*Update*
Electrician came out today, only $275 because the work needed was so minimal
-We confirmed that 6-gauge wire was already in use, ready to take on up to 50 amps (40 amps continuous)
-swapped out the breaker
-and replaced the outlet with a NEMA 14-50.
-Now just need to order ChargePoint...
OP, I am the homeowner of the home in question.
The drawback I see with the hardwire is that when my EVSE is getting old or out of date (6-10 years from now); or I sell the house to a new EV owner who'd like their own branded EVSE - it would be an easier swap than re-wiring a new EVSE.
I see...
[Update]
So far good news from the home builder and licensed electrician that they are pairing me back up with:
Turns out Perry Homes (TX builder) equips all of their 220/240v outlets with 6-Gauge (Wire Size). From what I gather that means the wire is already able to carry a bigger amperage...
Noted. Sorry, every time I read it, I knew exactly what it meant. But had never typed it out myself, so in the moment of posting...I did the best I could.
We built our house in 2022; and in preparation of eventually getting our first EV, I had the home builder install a higher 240 volt outlet in the garage. Future proof the home, right? Seemed smart.
Unfortunately when I went to the Electrical design features meeting back in Dec 2021, I didn't...