Level 2 Charging - The Consolidated list of Vendors/Buying sources/Costs/Experiences

[Brittt1]

Thought I would start a thread as I don't recall seeing one containing the consolidated list of vendors for Level 2 charging products.

I will start the list and can update the first message in the thread based on feedback.

If the contributor could also post:

• experiences
• costs
• installers/electricians
• location (state,city)
• Install photos you wish to share with people:

Voltec EL-50580 Voltec Charging
$490
Hard Wired
https://www.homecharging.spx.com/vol...x?id=7&menu=14
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Leviton - Evr-Green Home Charging Station, Level 2, 3.8kW output, EVB22-3PM
$1095
Hard Wired
http://store.leviton.com/Electric-Vehicle/b/2673928011
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SPX Power Express
$749
Plugs into standard 240V outlet
https://www.homecharging.spx.com/vol...?id=25&menu=13
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GE Wall Mount EV WattStation Plugin Model or Wired
$1075 – 1095
Hard wired or Plug-in
http://store.ontility.com/products/e...ugin-model.htm
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Aerovironment
$ No Price visable
Hard Wired
http://evsolutions.avinc.com/products
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Additional information on Level 1 as well as the 'hacked' nissan leaf Level 1 to Level 2 charger, can also be found here:

http://gm-volt.com/forum/showthread....3180#post53180


ChrisC FAQ with Charger information can also be found here:

http://gm-volt.com/forum/showthread....7963#post47963

[Krellion]

Very nice! Makes things easier on me.

I strongly suggest that this be stickied.

[DonC]

Toyota just announced the Leviton charger with installation at $999. http://pressroom.toyota.com/releases...d+vehicles.htm

Says exclusively for Toyota but that will just be packaging if anything.

EDIT: I may have jumped the gun. As pointed out to me in a different thread, it's not clear that the $999 price includes installation. We'll have to see what "special pricing" we can come up with.

[tony6777]

These prices need to come down! I really don't understand why their so expensive.

[beechnut]

Here is a nice list of charging manufacturers. Opps! EVSE not charger!

http://www.pluginamerica.org/accessories

[DonC]

I'd add the EVSE upgrade. It's portable and supports multiple 240V plug types along with the 120V plug. http://evseupgrade.com/?2

[WVhybrid]

Thought I would start a thread as I don't recall seeing one containing the consolidated list of vendors for Level 2 charging products.

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Good job, Britt1 ! Thank you for assembling this information.

There is info on Level 1 chargers linked from the ChrisC FAQ, and some on the Voltec charger, but nothing like you have put together.

Here is a link to the main Level 1 info:

http://gm-volt.com/forum/showthread....3180#post53180

I will ask ChrisC to link to your listing in his FAQ. If you find anything else, just edit your original post and the link will find that as well.

You can find links to several other articles about chargers in the FAQ. The link to the FAQ is in my signature.

WVhybrid

[Brittt1]

Great...I am updating the first post with all these links.. I'd really like folks to post their install experiences and what they chose and why... There are many of us here and more in the future that are still deciding what level 2 to install so the information people have is invaluable now and going forward. Thanks Phil

[MrEnergyCzar]

I just had the SPX ($500) one installed in my garage. It cost $500 for an electrician to install a 60A dedicated sub panel off my main panel. From that the SPX goes into it and room was made for another future 20A circuit. Also, they put in a dedicated 120V plug off the sub panel so there is no issue with the standard cord etc....

[volt3939]

I just had an Aeronvironment mounted on my garage wall. Had an L6-50 outlet already there, so we just put a plug on it to make it easier to plug the welder in when it's needed.

I found it in the classifieds on MyNissanLeaf.com had to register to send a PM to the seller. Price was $600 plus $17 shipping. Ad is still up, I think there may be more of them available since so many over there have decided not to pay the high install costs.