Since I thought the electrician would be hardwiring the ChargePoint, I figured the type of plug didn't matter, since I wouldn't be plugging the cable (charger) from the car into it. the 14-50 plug which would have taken a month to arrive. The unit I bought had the NEMA 6-50 plug because that one would be delivered in just a few days from Amazon, vs. I recently had a ChargePoint Flex installed. Sometimes, if you are willing to set your expectations lower, it can save you considerable money.
#Cost to install 50 amp breaker full
I have no regrets with this compromise, as I'm able to charge at a 5.8 kW rate (which is about 90% of full rate anyways). With that approach, I kept the install costs to the absolute minimum.
Finally, I dialed down the EVSE to pull 24A max. I also had a NEMA 14-30 receptacle installed and a 30A breaker on the existing panel, rather than a 14-50R with a 50A breaker. Thanks to that decision, even though the main panel wasn't in an ideal location, I had the receptacle installed right beside the panel to keep the run super short. Also, several years ago, I purchased a portable L2 EVSE, making sure to purchase one with a long cable. We moved a little over a year ago and our new place came with a 100A main panel in the garage. So, if you think it might take you 6 - 8 hours if you did it yourself, then your electrician's quote is fair.Īs you are starting this thread as a future reference, I'll mention the path I took. Then, I figure an experienced electrician can do the job in 2/3 of the time it would take me. When evaluating a quote, I educate myself about the process and then try to estimate how long it would take me to get the job done.
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