2022 Kia EV6 GT-Line Long-Term Update | Charging on the cheap
. As some rushed to point out, that omission is largely irrelevant to those who are already familiar with the current EV ecosystem, but it's easy to relate to those who find it puzzling that a vehicle that requires plugging in doesn't ship with the requisite plug. What is this, a premium smartphone?
But here's the thing: Charging a pure EV on a standard three-prong outlet is painfully useless at best. If you're looking at long-term EV ownership, you want an at-home Level 2 setup — one that can deliver a solid 30-40 amps on 220/240V AC. Sounds expensive, right? It's not, actually. All you need is an electrician, a few inches of bare wall in a convenient parking location and a charging cord of your choice.
Yep, just a cord. While there are far more robust options on the market, there's no need to dive that deep into the complexities of charging equipment. Hardwired setups have their advantages, but they're costly and no more future-proof than a far-less-expensive NEMA 14-50 to J1772 cable. If you've done much RVing or trailering, NEMA 14-50 is probably familiar to you. That's the big, honkin' 50-amp service outlet you'd use to plug in your Winnebago. RV, meet EV.
If you're working with a detached garage or workshop , things get more expensive, but not really any more complicated. Outdoor plugs should be weather-rated and built into"in-use" housings and, depending on your code, will likely require GFCI either at the breaker or the outlet. Your electrician can help you decide what's most cost-effective, as these equipment upgrades can easily double or triple your cash outlay if you just assume expensive always means better.
But at the time of publication, the real X-factor is the cost of copper wire, which has been off the charts lately. In my case, I spent as much to add a second 14-50 outlet at the far end of my garage as I did to add the sub-panel and first plug. To be clear, this setup ismeant to charge multiple vehicles simultaneously, but merely to allow some parking flexibility, which can be further augmented with a longer charging cord.
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