My understanding so far for a reasonably robust wall plug for charging would be the following:
60 amp double-pole breaker --> (Minimum) 6 AWG copper (probably 4 better?) --> NEMA 14-50 wall socket. Its a short run in the garage (maybe 3 ft?) so can just go through the wall right to the next stud over.
My question is: Isn't the 14-50 rated at 50 amps? Wouldn't I want one that is rated at 60 amps like the other components, so that the car can charge at full 48A? Also thinking in the future to be able to plug in a wall charger.
Am I overthinking it, or should I use a 14-60 instead? Or is the 14-50 OK at close to rated continuous?
TIA!
60 amp double-pole breaker --> (Minimum) 6 AWG copper (probably 4 better?) --> NEMA 14-50 wall socket. Its a short run in the garage (maybe 3 ft?) so can just go through the wall right to the next stud over.
My question is: Isn't the 14-50 rated at 50 amps? Wouldn't I want one that is rated at 60 amps like the other components, so that the car can charge at full 48A? Also thinking in the future to be able to plug in a wall charger.
Am I overthinking it, or should I use a 14-60 instead? Or is the 14-50 OK at close to rated continuous?
TIA!
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