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Recognize the Benefits of Hardwired EV Chargers

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Why you should always go HARDWIRED, and NEVER a Plug-In Car Charger #electrician #advice #ev

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What happens here

The electrician advocates for hardwired EV chargers by detailing their advantages. He explains that hardwired units require less wiring, directly translating to lower installation costs. Critically, they generally do not require an external GFCI breaker, further reducing expenses and avoiding potential operational issues. Hardwired connections offer a more direct and robust electrical connection to the vehicle. He illustrates the power capability by mentioning an 80-amp hardwired charger, which would typically be connected to a 100-amp circuit breaker, highlighting its efficiency and capacity.

Goal: Identify the financial, safety, and performance benefits of choosing a hardwired EV charger over a plug-in model.

Tools and materials

  • Circuit Breaker — Providing overcurrent protection for the charger circuit; a 100-amp breaker for an 80-amp charger is mentioned
  • Electrical Wire — The conductor material for the electrical connection, requiring less for hardwired setups
  • Hardwired EV Charger Lucid — The recommended type of charger, offering cost savings and a better connection

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does not you mean the the Nema 1450 requires a full-size neutral and it also requires a GFCI breaker right where if you hardwire it m you you only need the two Hots in the ground now we're told that this is an 80 amp charger pzy that means it's 100 amp breaker yeah that's insane yep based on your experience Chris from 1 to 10 mhm how would you rate the Lucid versus the Tesla

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