Wall charger recommendations

[NY_Rob]

Are these Walmart ones you mentioned safe to use?

Only for short term use, not a permanent solution.. and of course 100% not safe for use in wet weather at 240 volts!

 

[LasVegas2019]

Are these Walmart ones you mentioned safe to use?

That would be a question for WalMart but I don't think they would sell them if they were not safe. However if it were me I would just hire an electrician to run power to the detached garage. . And I would have them install a 60 amp dedicated circuit so you could run a Tesla (or other) wall charger at 48 amps.

 

[azjohn]

If you want to use an extension cord for 35 ft you will need larger than 10ga, preferably 6ga

 

[azjohn]

Heavy-duty NEMA 14-50 extension cord for EV, 50 ft. – EVSE Adapters

 

[NY_Rob]

^ now that's a cord

 

[everydaychris]

Thanks for all the responses! I'm having to gooogle a ton of info you guys are talking about as this area isn't my expertise, but I'm learning alot.

Hmm. So you guys think getting a 100 AMP or 90 amp circuit with say a 48 amp Level 2 charger is a good idea?

I do want to future proof but I don't want to overkill.

I'd love a Tesla charger but I heard getting a compatible socket that fits a non Tesla vehicle can be an issue.

48A Level 2 EVSE HCS-60 Hardwired | ClipperCreek

 

[sparcs]

Thanks for all the responses! I'm having to gooogle a ton of info you guys are talking about as this area isn't my expertise, but I'm learning alot.

Hmm. So you guys think getting a 100 AMP or 90 amp circuit with say a 48 amp Level 2 charger is a good idea?

I do want to future proof but I don't want to overkill.

I'd love a Tesla charger but I heard getting a compatible socket that fits a non Tesla vehicle can be an issue.

48A Level 2 EVSE HCS-60 Hardwired | ClipperCreek

That sounds similar to what i am thinking to do. Depending on cost, subpanel in the garage so I can add a 30amp later in another spot in the garage off that 90amp circuit.

 

[MY-Y]

A 48 amp charger should be protected with a 60 amp breaker. (48 / 0.8 = 60).
I plan to run a 4 gauge copper wire with a 60 amp breaker. Getting a non-Tesla charger is probably better for future proofing than running a wire bigher than 4 gauge. Assuming you run a 90C wire and the wire isn't in a super hot area (e.g. attic in the South), you are good to 95 amps in the future. Any larger and you may have issues with the connections inside the charger.