tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8111941144745076050.post896708310265728471..comments2023-12-07T00:40:13.210-08:00Comments on ActiveE in the I.E.: Hard Charging -- The Seemingly Impossible Task of Obtaining a Home EVSEKeith A. Davidsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02704979381640824705noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8111941144745076050.post-54230453384233393872012-04-01T23:03:55.609-07:002012-04-01T23:03:55.609-07:00It’s really a great and helpful piece of informati...It’s really a great and helpful piece of information. I’m glad that you shared this useful info with us. Please keep us informed like this. Thanks for sharing.especially the Peak Power Solutions system is very amazing<br />Thank for sharing<br /><br /><a href="http://www.cerroneseuropean.com" rel="nofollow">BMW auto service</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07787143919554347845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8111941144745076050.post-8894025279632162142012-03-31T10:56:45.423-07:002012-03-31T10:56:45.423-07:00Update: Coulomb/Charge America takes the prize. T...Update: Coulomb/Charge America takes the prize. They came back with a quote of $1,400 after the $1,200 CEC credit. This includes the actual EVSE, a new sub panel, swap out of my existing panel, and about 30' of new conduit. Now it is just a matter of waiting for the EVSE to arrive and installation to be scheduled. Probably another 3 to 4 weeks, I would guess.Keith A. Davidsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02704979381640824705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8111941144745076050.post-87862964079199751532012-03-23T06:01:23.832-07:002012-03-23T06:01:23.832-07:00Don't sweat it. The electrician subcontracted...Don't sweat it. The electrician subcontracted by AV did a great job and was very professional. The work was inspected by SCE and the City of Hermosa Beach and was deemed perfect.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03950113433855325704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8111941144745076050.post-71378144797234075262012-03-22T09:26:57.165-07:002012-03-22T09:26:57.165-07:00Good point, Tom. Thanks for your comments. I cer...Good point, Tom. Thanks for your comments. I certainly could have used AreoVironment in the first place. My experience with them was good, and they were responsive. But my need to see what else is out there got the better of me.<br /><br />Part of my problem too is that I am located about 60 miles outside of L.A. and 30 to 40 miles from Orange County. Both AreoVironment and Clean Fuel Connection sent people out from those areas because they aren't set up with electricians in my area. In fact, the Clean Fuel Connect rep came from Glendale, about 60 miles+ and he said they have not found a qualified electrician in Riverside. Well there certainly are qualified electricians in my area, its just a matter of locating them. But the demand is not as high in Riverside County. BMW of Riverside was only allocated 3 Active E's, whereas dealers in L.A., Orange County, and San Diego, are delivering at least a dozen Active E's and some as many as 20 to 30 cars. That makes a big demand difference for EVSE installation.<br /><br />I would guess that if I were calling around for a new water heater or new pool, I could receive multiple bids in much shorter time and get the project started. And someday making a call and asking for an EVSE quote will be no different from getting a quote for a water heater or a new pool. But were not quite there yet.Keith A. Davidsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02704979381640824705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8111941144745076050.post-86412496141400751012012-03-22T08:32:49.030-07:002012-03-22T08:32:49.030-07:00Yes, it can seem like the wild wild West out there...Yes, it can seem like the wild wild West out there right now but things will settle down. Don't forget, a lot of your difficulty has been because you want to look at all your options, and choose the right one that suits your budget. You could have had Aerovironment install the EVSE very quickly right from the beginning and not had to deal with any of this if you wanted to pay what they were charging you. <br />I've installed four of them so far with none of the problems you have encountered. In fact, I did the last one entirely myself after watching my electrician install the first three. Now I happen to be friends with my electrician so he really showed me exactly what to do (It's only one wire with three connections inside) <br /><br />It really doesn't have to be a difficult endeavor. The EVSE is no different than any other electrical appliance you would add to your home, like an electric clothes dryer or cooking range. It simply needs a 40amp circuit and a single run of #8 wire. The only hard part is if the run from the service panel to the garage is far or difficult and even then, it's just one wire and electricians do this stuff easily all the time. <br /><br />As more and more EV's hit the market and more and more electrical contractors try to gain competitive advantage in installing the units the prices will go down and the process will be streamlined. In fact some municipalities are adding requirements in building code to require all new construction homes to be pre-wired for a garage EVSE. this will make it immensely easier for future EV owners to install the EVSE in their garage because they will already have the 240v dedicated circuit terminated in the garage.Tom Moloughneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00302557992187975325noreply@blogger.com