[afadeev]

Folks,

I am about to pull the trigger on an i3.
What L3 EVSE charger have you guys chosen to install in your garage?

So far, I'm looking at:
- BMW's (30 AMP, huge)
- Bosch EL-51254 (30 AMP, indoor/outdoor, 25' cord)
- Siemens VC30GRYU (30 AMP, indoor/outdoor, 25' cord)
- GE WattStation (30 AMP, indoor only, 18-25' cord)
- Leviton EVB40-PST (40 AMP, indoor/outdoor, 25' cord)

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[-c-]

Originally Posted by afadeev

Folks,

I am about to pull the trigger on an i3.
What L3 EVSE charger have you guys chosen to install in your garage?

So far, I'm looking at:
- BMW's (30 AMP, huge)
- Bosch EL-51254 (30 AMP, indoor/outdoor, 25' cord)
- Siemens VC30GRYU (30 AMP, indoor/outdoor, 25' cord)
- GE WattStation (30 AMP, indoor only, 18-25' cord)
- Leviton EVB40-PST (40 AMP, indoor/outdoor, 25' cord)

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Level 3?



I bought the BMW charger level 2, it's mounted outside for now, bought it from a dealer on eBay for $865 then got $100 dollars rebate from Schnyder electric (producer of charger) not sure of spelling.

Then the state of Illinois gives a rebate of 50% the cost of the charger and installation so the charger costed only 332.50.

Great deal!!!

Labor was only a couple hundred.

It's worked outside flawlessly and has a nice shelf to sit my drink on when uninstalling or installing the plug ....

[Epirali]

Originally Posted by afadeev

Folks,

I am about to pull the trigger on an i3.
What L3 EVSE charger have you guys chosen to install in your garage?

So far, I'm looking at:
- BMW's (30 AMP, huge)
- Bosch EL-51254 (30 AMP, indoor/outdoor, 25' cord)
- Siemens VC30GRYU (30 AMP, indoor/outdoor, 25' cord)
- GE WattStation (30 AMP, indoor only, 18-25' cord)
- Leviton EVB40-PST (40 AMP, indoor/outdoor, 25' cord)

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I've had around 4 Siemens between work and home. The home one has given me no trouble (indoor), but I have already had to replace the work one (outdoor) TWICE (on third one). To be fair the ones replaced were the "black case" ones that look like one rev before current one, and Siemens replaced both defective units with minimum hassle.

[jadnashuanh]

I have a Clipper Creek unit. I bought it for several reasons: good reviews, and, made in the USA. Their price point (less than $600 for the 32A unit) is decent, too. They have been making EVSEs for a long time. Mine has proven very reliable, but then, it is in my garage. The case is rated for external use, though.

[elm3]

I have the Siemens VersiCharge. I work for Siemens and was in the team that released the project. So I got it for free.

[afadeev]

Originally Posted by elm3

I have the Siemens VersiCharge. I work for Siemens and was in the team that released the project. So I got it for free.

I ended up getting the same thing. Mostly because Amazon had it for $550 and was able to deliver it to my house in 2 days. And because it has a 240V plug which will simplify moving it in the future. I installed it hanging on the interior side of the garage, plugged into electric drying outlet. The 20' cable reaches the charging plug, but requires near full unfurling. And winding it back up in the morning. Once I find time, I will move it to the garage-door facing side, closer to the car plug.

elm3, so when is the WiFi client coming for controlling the charger remotely?

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[elm3]

It will be soon. I believe that it is already Released, just need to them out. I will let you know more as I know.

[afadeev]

Originally Posted by -c-

Level 3?

Speaking of L3 chargers (80% in ~30 mins), the only only references I could find for the charger are from these marketing releases:
http://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/bm...fast-chargers/
http://insideevs.com/bmw-launches-ne...chargers-6458/
http://www.greencarreports.com/news/...priced-at-6500

So L3:
- uses SAE Combo 1 Inlet
- may cost $6.5K
- is n/a for regular humans

I just can't find anyone selling it today, nor is it installed in any of the NE dealers or ChargePoint locations I've checked to date.

There may be a few available in Cali, though:
http://www.plugincars.com/evgo-has-1...ng-129314.html

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[MFNATIK]

Originally Posted by afadeev

Speaking of L3 chargers (80% in ~30 mins)

There may be a few available in Cali, though:
http://www.plugincars.com/evgo-has-1...ng-129314.html

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Yup, I live about 7 miles from the BMW one in Ontario and its awesome to drop by those facilities and get a quick boost (for FREE!)

[jadnashuanh]

Some people call a CCS unit level 3, but that is not an accepted industry term. The nearest one to me is way over 100-miles away. Hopefully, some day, I'll be able to check out my DCFC inlet to my i3 before the warranty expires! A CCS unit is a charger...all others are EVSE's - the charger is IN the vehicle for acv inputs, but in the CCS unit when going dcv. That's one reason why they cost so much more than an EVSE...a monster power supply is not cheap.