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The "standard" car charger is usually overkill—but your electrician might not know that | Technology Connections (m.youtube.com)

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[–] [email protected] 15 points 3 days ago (3 children)

I’ve considered getting a 240v charger connected to the same circuit as the clothes dryer. I’ve read there are auto switches you can get that power the charger when the dryer isn’t in use. It’s definitely a convenience and not a necessity.

At one time, auto manufacturers were offering installation rebates on chargers at time of purchase.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 2 days ago (2 children)

If that's an option for you, I'm guessing your laundry is in your garage. If that's the case, does your breaker panel happen to be in your garage?

Installing a 240V NEMA 14-50 outlet is really not that hard, and depending on where you live, you might be legally able to install it yourself. Where I am, I can pay $60 for a permit and have a state inspector sign off on my work.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 days ago (1 children)

This is what I did. My dryer is on the other side of the wall shared by my garage. Electrical code speaking, the circuit that is used for a dryer in the US can only have one outlet, But nothing really stops you from adding a second outlet. I just make sure I don’t run the dryer and charge the car at the same time to avoid popping the circuit breaker, Like avoiding using a kettle and a toaster oven the same time on the same circuit.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

He talks about it in the video, but there are $100-300 splitter interlocks that you plug into your dryer outlet, and then you have 2 outlets. The device will electrically prevent using both outlets at once.

Way cheaper than paying to pull more circuits, and a bit safer than your "just remember" system, especially if you have guests.