EV Home Charging Recommendations

[2kwik4u]

Just use the mobile charger on an outlet. For most people there's just no downside, and the expense of a permanent EVSE offers zero value. This is what I had for many years, and the only reason I have a permanent one now is that I was given a Rivian wall charger free. Otherwise I'd still be using the portable.

I'm surprised how far down this is to be honest.

I've found the 7.5-ish kW that mobile charger delivers has been more than adequate in terms of replenishing what I've used. That might change this summer when I start towing more, but I suspect I'll be just fine.

I'm in a rental and didn't want to add any more equipment as a permanent installation than I had to. SO, I put in a 14-50 outlet in the garage and moved on with life. I think I had about $250 in cost to put the outlet in, so the cost was pretty low there.

Only reasons I see to get a dedicated EVSE is if you want to maximize charge during "time of use" billing, OR if you have REALLY high daily usage and need to completely refill a big battery overnight.

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[cwardak]

Hi folks,

Clearly I am not great at pulling previously discussed threads on this; therefore to benefit my and other new folks posting this query to this incredibly helpful forum.

Looking for recommendations regarding installation of outlet +/- charger for a soon to be R1S owner who is new to the EV space (in California).

1. Any downside to just getting a compatible outlet?
2. What home charger would be recommended? We don’t have other EVs. Any benefit to getting a Tesla Universal Charger or a Rivian Charger? Any other charger that you folks have found more reliable than the two above? Given that the car is kinda expensive, would not want to penny pinch on charging!
3. Any recommendations for electricians servicing the SF Bay Area who deal with this professionally?
Thanks!

If you’re getting a new Vehicle with the NACS port built in. All the research I’ve done and for the price. The Tesla Home Charger is still highly rated. I have one already installed cause I had a Tesla. But I just ordered a new Rivian and they also confirmed that the Tesla Home Charger will work just fine.