I just took delivery of my M3 LR AWD and I'm trying to figure out my home charging situation. I live in a recently built house which came with a 220V circuit wired in the garage but with no receptacle installed. So I figured I could use the Mobile Connector and buy the appropriate NEMA adapter and receptacle. Checking my panel, I realized the circuit is connected to a 35A breaker which I quickly realized is not very common, or at least doesn't easily fit into any of the adapter categories.
I'm at a bit of a loss of what to do, but I figured I would go the 30A route and get a NEMA 14-30 adapter and install the appropriate receptacle. I'm not an electrician by any means, but in my train of thought it seems safe since I'm using the adapter that the car knows to only draw 24A and I'm using a receptacle that is rated for 30A. I'm wondering if there is any other potential risks I'm not seeing...
Has anyone else run into this dilemma while trying to setup charging at home?
I'm at a bit of a loss of what to do, but I figured I would go the 30A route and get a NEMA 14-30 adapter and install the appropriate receptacle. I'm not an electrician by any means, but in my train of thought it seems safe since I'm using the adapter that the car knows to only draw 24A and I'm using a receptacle that is rated for 30A. I'm wondering if there is any other potential risks I'm not seeing...
Has anyone else run into this dilemma while trying to setup charging at home?