Electric Vehicle Charger & Outlet Installation Planning | Everything You Need to Know

Watch this before you consider installing an electric vehicle charger in your home. This provides a large summary of information along with calculations, options, basic electrical explanations, and valuable advice. Embark on your project well prepared, safe, and ready! Having this knowledge will speed up the process, allow you to navigate issues, and save you money.
The ‘how to’ hands-on INSTALLATION EXAMPLE VIDEO for the BMW iX xDrive50 is here:
• How to Install an EV 2...
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PARTS USED (NOT ALL ARE NEEDED):
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Smart Home Energy Monitor WITH EV Charger Kit (All in One): amzn.to/3YnbBfk
ChargePoint EV Home Kit Level 2 for 14-50 (if you go with a kit): amzn.to/3KwSwlg
NEMA 14-50 Adapter for Tesla: amzn.to/3ONvXeJ
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Hubbell Wall Plate (special size for outlet diameter): amzn.to/3YqH5kO
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Square D Quad Breaker 15/50A (from my example): amzn.to/47oed0s
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TOOLS USED (NOT ALL ARE NEEDED):
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My multimeter: amzn.to/3RDjXOA
Hole Drill Bits I Used (Milwaukee): amzn.to/3Kq5h12
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FUN FACTS:
-This entire video was done in one single take without rehearsal
-This video took 5 hours to render with Premiere Pro
-Yes, I wear black shirts everyday... but, they're new ones each day 🤣
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Advice
0:45 Electrical Panel Size Standards
1:36 Assessing Your Panel’s Capacity
2:11 The 80% Rule
3:35 Assessing Your Electrical Usage
4:16 Using Electric Bills to Find Average Usage
5:06 What is a Kilowatt (kW) and Amp (A)
6:09 A Tool That Will Find Your Panel’s Max Capacity (The Best Solution)
7:07 Finding the Peak Capacity (Alternative Options)
7:48 Panel Electrical Capacity Calculation Tutorial
9:47 Single Vs. 2-Pole Breakers
14:07 Calculation Results and Example Comparisons
16:53 Breaker Types and Usage
17:44 What is a Bus Bar and Stab
19:15 Phases on Panel
19:55 Balance of Electrical Panel
20:31 Breaker Brand
21:01 Arc Fault and Ground Fault Breakers
21:49 Charger Options for Your Project
23:32 Wiring, Sizing, and Charts
25:45 Selecting An Outlet and Hardware
26:39 Conduit Selection, Sizing, and Charts
28:59 Safety, Warnings, and Safety Gear
30:46 Worst Case Scenario
31:23 The Budget and Plan Advice
Example Charger Installation Vehicle: 2023 BMW iX xDrive50

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Thank you for all this excellent information. I am saving this for future reference. Well done

[@fixitcolton]

I really appreciate your comment, it made my day 😄. I'm certainly glad it helped you out. Good luck with your project!