Can someone educate me on the physics of electricity? I have a Nema 14-50 in my garage that I use the UMC with on my Model 3, so I'm good there.
This is really an academic question about electricity. Assuming a USA 120 volt/15 amp standard outlet, would an EV pull more juice (aka cost more) than a phone or laptop computer plugged in for 1 hour? I'm confused because I thought EVs (maybe only Teslas?) were smart about how much amperage they draw, where a clothes dryer would not be, and just requires a 240 volt / 30 amp outlet.
My FIL is a security guard, and he has been instructed to unplug any vehicle while in the below-building parking garage. If an employer does not care if employees charge their cell phones or laptops at their desk, why should they care if you plug your EV into an outlet in the parking garage? I recognize there may be other issues of concern like tripping, fire hazards of extension cords, FUD about EVs.
I did some searching, unsuccessfully, so point me to any links if you know that this has been discussed.
This is really an academic question about electricity. Assuming a USA 120 volt/15 amp standard outlet, would an EV pull more juice (aka cost more) than a phone or laptop computer plugged in for 1 hour? I'm confused because I thought EVs (maybe only Teslas?) were smart about how much amperage they draw, where a clothes dryer would not be, and just requires a 240 volt / 30 amp outlet.
My FIL is a security guard, and he has been instructed to unplug any vehicle while in the below-building parking garage. If an employer does not care if employees charge their cell phones or laptops at their desk, why should they care if you plug your EV into an outlet in the parking garage? I recognize there may be other issues of concern like tripping, fire hazards of extension cords, FUD about EVs.
I did some searching, unsuccessfully, so point me to any links if you know that this has been discussed.