To contextualise this a bit, to EV owners, 1.5kW off a standard 120V plug doesn't
sound like a lot (it's the smallest charge option we have), but it is a lot in comparison to pretty much everything else.
It's equivalent to:
- Running a plug-in electric heater continuously (maxes out circuit)
- Running a hot water kettle, but continuously (maxes out circuit)
- About two ICE block heaters continuously (maxes out circuit)
The point about maxing the circuit so it might trip for others is a
really good point.
Since this seems to have become muddy on both these forums and a local group, it needs to be said
these concepts apply everywhere. For example, if a hotel offers level 2 charging, assume they're for hotel patrons
only and ask if you need to use them. The best way to assure that we have limited charging options in the future (or have those options monetarily take advantage of our need to charge) is to be inconsiderate about it today.
But that's just my opinion, I guess.