What technique do you use to charge 2 EVs

[sinfonik]

One 14-50 outlet on a devoted circuit and a mobile charger can reach both our Tesla and Rivian for "charge swapping" and higher mileage refills. But we typically use an additional mobile charger on a 5-20 outlet to trickle charge the Tesla.

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[Martyr]

My wife and I are going to start with the R2, but it is very likely we might add the Subaru Trailseeker also.

What strategy/technique do you use when you have to manage charging 2 electric vehicles.



Do you have one of those smart splitter boxes, just use one charger and swap cables manually, other?

I was hoping to get some good ideas from those of you who have tackled this before.

Thanks in advance....

Because our electrical panel is maxed out we opted for one NEMA outlet and a Lectron splitter and can plug our two EVs in at same time. The splitter charges each vehicle sequentially-when one is fully charged the device switches to next vehicle. We are happy with performance.

 

[RickRivian]

Keep in mind that for those that say they rotate vehicles every few days, that negates the advantage of being plugged in during the dead of winter to a) keep the battery warm on very cold nights and b) prep the battery and vehicle on house current.

Also keep in mind that some people got / get their chargers with utility discounts / rebates. We got our first one in 2021, and got $500 back. Got our second in 2023, and got $500 back. Now, $500 back is income-based, and we wouldn't qualify.

Lastly, keep in mind CONVENIENCE. Lots of people don't get a home charger, and find that sitting at a public charger is a PITA. Some get a home charger, and say they'll rotate cars, and then find moving cars around is a PITA. Go with the max your electric box can handle.

 

[mkg3]

Have one charger that we use for the Model 3 and R1S. We alternate which vehicle gets charged. Since we charge overnight, one night, one vehicle, another night the other vehicle, unless we need to charge the same vehicle consecutively from driving.

Not an issue since both vehicles are well over 200 miles range. We have not had an reason for both vehicle needing to be charged at the same time for the very next day.

 

[Feetdry]

We have a Tesla and my R1T charging side by side in our garage with a 60 amp hardwired Rivian charger and a 60 amp hardwired Tesla charger and another 50 amp charger, that charges the Mean Green zero turn...

 

[DD4ST]

I have one Wallbox charger on a 14-50 outlet in the garage and both a Rivian and Audi eTron. Run it a little less than max at 32 amps. Because the Audi has L2 charging ports on both sides, I just ran the Wallbox cord to mid-garage on an old door lift rail, where it drops down for either vehicle where parked. No tripping over cables! I find having one works fine, but depends on your situation. You do have plan some in case both are getting low at the same time, and it helps if one driver has some flexibility, just in case. However, the alternative if you accidentally screw up and find one vehicle low on charge is to go to a L3 charger and pay. This would likely still be less than the cost of install of a second L2 charger. Plus a second charger needs to derate when both chargers are used unless you have a lot of power available and are willing to pay for the cost of another electrical circuit. I’d say try it with one for a while, with L3 charging as a backup. If that causes you problems then you will have a better idea if you need a second charger.

 

[cohall]

We have 1 Chargepoint home charger, and the cord is long enough to reach both cars. I have it rigged overhead with a spring-loaded hoist so that either of us can just reach up and grab it to plug in our car. No worrying about coiling it back up etc. We don't drive enough to need both cars charging at once.

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