by jjeff (Posted Tue, 26 Jan 2016 10:15:48 GMT+7)
And you've purchased the optional $34(shipped) adapter, otherwise it's just 12a @ 120v, same as the stock charger.
Note I believe if you purchase the adapter at the same time as you have your charger upgraded you may not be hit with the $8.95 shipping, otherwise if you made the mistake like I did and planned on using an existing adapter you'll be SOL![:(]( "Sad")
which is why my upgraded EVSE is only 12a. I guess not a big deal as I rarely use 120v and if I need more than the 12a I just use my Juicebox that goes to 27.5a @ 120v(of course assuming your circuit/outlet is rated for that). I occasionally have access to a TT30 RV outlet but generally limit it to 24a(the 80% rule for a 30a circuit).
Update: just checked the EVSE Upgrade site and it looks like with a '15-'16 Leaf the max charge with a upgraded EVSE is 16a @240v, my upgraded '13 would go to 20a@240V, the OPs being a '16 would be limited to 16a, something I personally wouldn't care for as I use 19a all the time, but it is what it is, there must be a limitation with the newer chargers.
RonDawg wrote:rcm4453 wrote:Also, if you do the factory EVSE upgrade you will get the benefit of 120V 16 amp charging, which is a third faster then what you're charging at now on 120V. This should help until you get 240V in your garage.
That is of course if the OP has a 120 volt, 20 amp circuit in his garage to plug into.
And you've purchased the optional $34(shipped) adapter, otherwise it's just 12a @ 120v, same as the stock charger.
Note I believe if you purchase the adapter at the same time as you have your charger upgraded you may not be hit with the $8.95 shipping, otherwise if you made the mistake like I did and planned on using an existing adapter you'll be SOL
which is why my upgraded EVSE is only 12a. I guess not a big deal as I rarely use 120v and if I need more than the 12a I just use my Juicebox that goes to 27.5a @ 120v(of course assuming your circuit/outlet is rated for that). I occasionally have access to a TT30 RV outlet but generally limit it to 24a(the 80% rule for a 30a circuit).Update: just checked the EVSE Upgrade site and it looks like with a '15-'16 Leaf the max charge with a upgraded EVSE is 16a @240v, my upgraded '13 would go to 20a@240V, the OPs being a '16 would be limited to 16a, something I personally wouldn't care for as I use 19a all the time, but it is what it is, there must be a limitation with the newer chargers.
