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Connect Electrical Wires

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What happens here

With the electrical cable routed, remove the front cover of the EV charger unit to expose the internal wiring terminals. Carefully identify the individual electrical wires: typically two hot wires (often black and red), a neutral wire (white), and a ground wire (green or bare copper). If the ends are not already stripped, use wire strippers to remove a small portion of insulation from each wire end. Connect each wire to its corresponding terminal inside the charger unit, following the manufacturer's wiring diagram (e.g., black to L1, red to L2, white to N, green to Ground). Use a screwdriver to securely tighten all terminal screws, ensuring no loose strands of wire are present that could cause a short circuit or arc.

Goal: Electrically connect the charger to the home's power supply

Tools and materials

  • EV Charger Unit ChargePoint — The main device that charges electric vehicles
  • Screwdriver — Opening the charger unit's cover and tightening terminal screws for wire connections
  • Voltage Tester — Confirming that the electrical circuit is de-energized before working on wiring
  • Wire Strippers Milwaukee — Removing insulation from the ends of the electrical wires to make connections