EV charger installation help

[hacker123]

i bought PHEV recently, i want to setup a level 2 EV charger

what are my options? and my home is old town house

do i have to buy the charger gear separately or contact my electricity provider first?

this tuff is more confusing, if some one can give the detailed explanation with steps much appreciated

[Android_Halwa]

PHEV range ki level-2 tho peddaga vachedi emi ledu bedaru…there isn't anything that you gonna save signifycantly unless you drive less than 40-50 mile/day.

Level-1 overnight will help you cover this part without spending a penny, just that it will take about 10 hours for full charge.

 

[Android_Halwa]

If you still want to install a level-2 charger, you really need to call an electrician. 
 

Before checks, see if there is already an 220v outlet. Mostly, you will have this installed for gas/electric dryers. If this is already in place, then they just need to extend this line to the garage and provide a plug point. This may cost you about $500-$1000.

Second charge, buying a level 2 charger. This will cost you about $300-$500.

[Hitman]

Level 1 on 120v takes 24-  40 hrs for full charging.

I bought ChargePoint Flex Level 2 charger for my PHEV. 550$ . There are good options ranging between 300- 600 in Amazon. Not installed yet due to India travel . This can be used up to 60 amp.
My car charging capacity is set to Max 40amp. I’m getting 60A breaker switch. 

[nenu_meeku_telusa]

Unless you are traveling only 10 miles per day, you really need a level 2 charger. There are many charger options. What brand car is it? Tesla charge ports are North American standard so you can always get a Tesla charger if you want. Installation charge depends on how far your breaker box is and if there is space in there. It’s ideal to have a 60A breaker in it. But that depends on type of charger. 

[hacker123]

22 hours ago, Android_Halwa said:

PHEV range ki level-2 tho peddaga vachedi emi ledu bedaru…there isn't anything that you gonna save signifycantly unless you drive less than 40-50 mile/day.

Level-1 overnight will help you cover this part without spending a penny, just that it will take about 10 hours for full charge.

 

yup, thats what i did today

as soon as i plugged with level1 it showed 6-7 hours to charge

[Redarya]

On 7/27/2025 at 9:20 PM, Android_Halwa said:

If you still want to install a level-2 charger, you really need to call an electrician. 
 

Before checks, see if there is already an 220v outlet. Mostly, you will have this installed for gas/electric dryers. If this is already in place, then they just need to extend this line to the garage and provide a plug point. This may cost you about $500-$1000.

Second charge, buying a level 2 charger. This will cost you about $300-$500.

Antha generalize cheyyoddu. My phev was Taking 34 hours for a 20kwh battery. Level 2 takes 5 hours now

[Android_Halwa]

7 minutes ago, Redarya said:

Antha generalize cheyyoddu. My phev was Taking 34 hours for a 20kwh battery. Level 2 takes 5 hours now

Vijayeebhava..!!!

[enigmatic]

just got a 240v outlet installed today. 700 teesu kunnadu. i use level 2 charger that i got with my  car . level 1 charging was 4 miles per hour with ~60 hr for full charge. i drive ~20-25 m most days. managed with level 1 and 2 time level 3 charging for almost 2 months. for phev level 1 saripotundemo depending on the battery size.

[Redarya]

9 hours ago, Android_Halwa said:

Vijayeebhava..!!!

Yes raa. Vijaya and bhavani