by planet4ever (Posted Fri, 12 Apr 2013 22:10:38 GMT)
Access to another vehicle for errands may well allow you to continue to live on 120v charging. But you can probably avoid most of that $2,000 cost for 240v to the garage if you currently have two or more circuits going there. You might be able to shuffle your present usage to free up one circuit, which can in most cases be converted to 240v 20A very cheaply. Or you can use "Quick 220" to plug into two 120v outlets on different circuits to provide 240v.
If you get a LEAF with the new 6kW charger neither of these will allow the on-board charger to run at full speed, but it will still charge three or even four times as fast as it can on 120v.
Ray
Reddy wrote:
Marilynfan wrote:
I'm anticipating it will be a couple thousand dollars to have a 240 V outlet put into the garage so another reason I'd like to get by without it. Should also mention I have access to my husband's vehicle for evening or weekend errands if necessary.
Many on the forum have upgraded the cord/brick that comes with the car using http://www.evseupgrade.com. Do a search on MNL forum and you will see plenty of satisfied customers. Then all you need is a 240 receptacle in the garage.If you get a LEAF with the new 6kW charger neither of these will allow the on-board charger to run at full speed, but it will still charge three or even four times as fast as it can on 120v.
Ray