Is a Juicebox 32 OK on a 14-30 outlet?

[SeattleYates]

Maybe a dumb question, but I have a shocking (no pun intended) lack of electrical knowledge...

Juicebox 32 says it's 32Amps. Does that mean it's "too much" for a 14-30 outlet (on a 30 amp circuit)?

Also, if I've only got a 30-amp circuit, is the standard charger that comes with the Taycan just as good as a Juicebox or other after-market charger?

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[Kingske]

Maybe a dumb question, but I have a shocking (no pun intended) lack of electrical knowledge...

Juicebox 32 says it's 32Amps. Does that mean it's "too much" for a 14-30 outlet (on a 30 amp circuit)?

Also, if I've only got a 30-amp circuit, is the standard charger that comes with the Taycan just as good as a Juicebox or other after-market charger?

A 14-30 outlet/30A circuit typically feeds a 24A charger, per code.

 

[Jhenson29]

The JB32 can plug into a 14-30, but you’ll need an adapter (available on their website). This will limit it to 24amps (per their website).

The PMC+ (standard that comes with the Taycan) also has 14-30 supply cables available. You can either order with the car or separately through your dealer.

I think the PMC+ can only be set to 20A or 40A so it’s my understanding that the PMC+ will be limited to 20A on the 14-30 supply cable. But, I don’t have my car or charger yet so I can’t confirm.

So, the JB32 will charge faster on the 14-30 than the PMC+ (if I’m right about the 20A limit).

 

[SeattleYates]

UPDATED PLAN: Ordered a JB40 with 14-50 plug from Costco for $599. I have a 30A fuse available, so I'm just Having a NEMA 14-30 wall outlet Installed by electrician, and will use a 14-50 to 14-30 adapter to plug in the JB40. Then I will program the JB40 to limit charging to 24A (80% of 30A).

Any reason that won't work?

P.S. Why am I getting a JB40 instead of JB32? Because I will be moving in a year or two and I'll have a 50A outlet Installed in the new place (so I can use the JB40'S full 40A charging capability). Also, I couldn't find a JB32 with plug In stock anywhere.

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