by Stanton (Posted Thu, 04 Jul 2013 09:02:06 GMT)
So which is it: are you "trying to contain cost...for 24 months" or do you want to prepare for "the next generation of cars"? Both Bosch units are MUCH less expensive than what we had just 12 months ago, so it's all a matter of perspective. I have used my EVSE upgrade unit (on a 220v dryer plug in my garage) since I bought my Leaf, so the requirement to "hook up and stow in car daily" is not part of my routine (and there are more and more public charging locations every month).
jbbsquare wrote:
I have the leaf now I must figure out how to feed it. I originally though I would just use the 110 plug in charger, however the length of time to reach 100% does not allow me to take full advantage of discounted power rates. So I am considering using an upgraded EVSE cord or installing a Bosch Power Max.
1. EVSE upgrade approximately $330 with shipping and adapter plugs, must hook up and stow in the car daily
2. Bosch power max 30 (fitted with a plug for easy removal) approximately $660 this option allows use of 2 chargers for an increase of $300 which is less than I can purchase a stock cord for a leaf. I can reduce the cost by using a 16 amp level 2 from bosch but I believe the next generation of cars will benefit from the 30A version.
Trying to contain cost since I leased the leaf for 24 months and do not erode my savings on a charger. I maybe to early an adopter to realize a low price on a level 2 charger for the house. Have I missed an option I should consider for a level 2 charger?
1. EVSE upgrade approximately $330 with shipping and adapter plugs, must hook up and stow in the car daily
2. Bosch power max 30 (fitted with a plug for easy removal) approximately $660 this option allows use of 2 chargers for an increase of $300 which is less than I can purchase a stock cord for a leaf. I can reduce the cost by using a 16 amp level 2 from bosch but I believe the next generation of cars will benefit from the 30A version.
Trying to contain cost since I leased the leaf for 24 months and do not erode my savings on a charger. I maybe to early an adopter to realize a low price on a level 2 charger for the house. Have I missed an option I should consider for a level 2 charger?
So which is it: are you "trying to contain cost...for 24 months" or do you want to prepare for "the next generation of cars"? Both Bosch units are MUCH less expensive than what we had just 12 months ago, so it's all a matter of perspective. I have used my EVSE upgrade unit (on a 220v dryer plug in my garage) since I bought my Leaf, so the requirement to "hook up and stow in car daily" is not part of my routine (and there are more and more public charging locations every month).