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Staying at a cottage in Prince Edward Island, Canada. …gotta do what you’ve gotta do (i.imgur.com)
submitted 11 months ago by [email protected] to c/evs
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Plugged into the kitchen range receptacle

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[–] tills13 5 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (3 children)

I would recommend getting a low-gauge (iirc 10 or 12 gauge, 25ft max) extension cord. You can't always park this close to places you are staying.

I will repeat again, 10 or 12 gauge, 25ft max. Do NOT use a higher gauge and be careful with longer cords unless it's really high quality. You get what you pay for.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 11 months ago (1 children)

The range plug is 40A, need #8 minimum for that

[–] tills13 3 points 11 months ago

I didn't realize you were L2 charging lmfao. Usually I just L1 from a 120v when I'm on vacation. If you're rich, and can afford a nice #8, that'd be pretty sick.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

You mean "don't use a higher gauge" I assume

Lower gauge = thicker wires = can handle more power

The magic term is "contractor cord"

But above all, never pull more than 12 amps from a regular household outlet. Most of them are only designed to deliver 15 amps. Even at 12 you risk tripping the circuit breaker.

[–] tills13 2 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

Oops, yeah. Thank you.

I don't know about other EVs but in my Model Y I can set how many amps my car will attempt to charge with. For most people, or if you're unsure, I'd recommend setting it to 12 even if you can go higher.