At Home Outdoor Charger?

[williamo]

Our new Taycan will arrive in about 6 weeks. It is our first-ever EV - I've never even charged one before. We have a large private driveway but do not have a garage so will be charging outside overnight. Are there any recommendations for outdoor chargers suitable for "Level 2"?

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[OTPSkipper]

Do you have a wall to mount it on or do you need free standing?

 

[EvFamily]

We have a Grizzl-E level 2 charger outside, it works great- no issues. Good quality, weatherproof

 

[OTPSkipper]

I have a handy wall and am going for a wallbox. Watzilla has a freestanding version.

 

[williamo]

Do you have a wall to mount it on or do you need free standing?

We could make either work as the car will park close to the house

 

[OTPSkipper]

I am doing the wallbox48. It is hard wired to the circuit, which I think is more appropriate for outside.

 

[JRNJTAYCAN]

I use a Juice Box. I used 8 gauge wire from my panel, connected to a 50amp breaker running to a 14-50 NEMA plug. Then I plug my Juice Box into that, they are rated for indoors and out.
Question, why would you not use your 3 years of free EA charging first?

Good luck.

 

[tbinmd]

Question, why would you not use your 3 years of free EA charging first?

Charging at home is just too convenient. We've only used EA a couple of times so far and that was just as a test. Haven't taken a long enough trip that used all the battery.

 

[RAHRCR]

I am doing the wallbox48. It is hard wired to the circuit, which I think is more appropriate for outside.

I have the Wallbox48. I don’t have my car yet though. It’s a nice unit with a solid app.

 

[JRNJTAYCAN]

Charging at home is just too convenient. We've only used EA a couple of times so far and that was just as a test. Haven't taken a long enough trip that used all the battery.

Got it, and agree it is very easy to charge at home.

Well whatever you do, enjoy it!

 

[williamo]

I use a Juice Box. I used 8 gauge wire from my panel, connected to a 50amp breaker running to a 14-50 NEMA plug. Then I plug my Juice Box into that, they are rated for indoors and out.
Question, why would you not use your 3 years of free EA charging first?

Good luck.

We live in rural Napa Valley so we're about an hour or so from an EA charger

 

[HelfFL]

Chargepoint HCS-50, 40A. They also make a pedestal if you need mounting point.

 

[daveo4EV]

fast charging always is harder on the battery than L2 charging

you’ll want a hardwired waterproof charger - not plug based

the porsche wall charger would be great
any clipper creek
juice box
charge point

the taycan cones with a 50/40 amp charger but it’s plug based so you would need a hooded/covered nema 14-50/6-50 plug for it

so technically you do not need to purchase a charger - but outdoor use with a well covered plug is a grey area for safety

 

[daveo4EV]

https://www.taycanforum.com/forum/t...age…for-those-that-wish-to-over-do-it-….2343/

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