Dealing with my association

[dwl]

Just thought I'd give a little update. Second quote finally came back. $795 for the install. They want to use a 30A circuit, too. Rather than the last guy that wanted to use 20A. I think there was a little confusion and I gave them the docs from SPX again because I think they really want to use 20A. But that'll probably even be a little cheaper then.

I had a feeling that $1300 was a little absurd. This is still probably marked up substancially. But not enough to make a fuss about. Apparently the association uses them a lot and they have experience with EVs so I'm not too worried about material quality. As long as the voltage tests out after the install, it's all good.

[gmacecsko]

You may qualify for a Federal Tax credit for 50% of the cost of the install.

[MTN Ranger]

You may qualify for a Federal Tax credit for 50% of the cost of the install.

The 30% Federal tax credit for EVSEs (hardware and installation costs) expired on 12/31/11.

[dwl]

Actually, I'm not even getting the full $7,500 from my Volt because of my other deductions. So this deducation would have been wasted if I completed the installation last year anyway. There's still a chance that it could be renewed this year. But I'm feeling like it probably won't be. Especially since it didn't get the extension. But, if it does, then I'll actually see some benefit from it next tax season. So I accidentally did something right. Financially, it would have been smarter for me to buy my Volt this year where I'd see the full $7,500. But I'm not going to lose any sleep over it.