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[jeeden]

Getting excited for my R1S and it will be the first EV I have. I'm torn on if I should hardwire (for max amps) a charger in the garage or outside around the corner. It really depends on if the R1S will fit in my garage or not.

Anyway, I tend to have a lot of outdoor tools lining the sides of my garage and a large wood set of shelves in the back so looking for inspiration on clean installs for charges in the garage and thought it would be great to have a compilation of them here. Doesn't matter if it is the rivian charger, plug in, hard wired, etc.

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[Runs_4_beer]

My garage is a disaster but we have two chargers on either side of the garage, one 30 amp for the BMW i3 and the 60 amp Rivian that is hard-wired.

 

[astonius]

Still need to complete the finish work, but here's mine. 2x Wallbox Pulsar Plus 48A in a load-sharing configuration. Allows each individual unit to reach a 48A peak or divvy a total of 48A between the two. I was a bit irked to discover mid-way through the install the additional sub-panel between the two wasn't necessary, but it works.

 

[jeeden]

My garage is a disaster but we have two chargers on either side of the garage, one 30 amp for the BMW i3 and the 60 amp Rivian that is hard-wired.

Cool that you have 2. They don't talk to each other right? I will probably cut our drywall and fish the wire to avoid dealing with all the conduit.

 

[jeeden]

Still need to complete the finish work, but here's mine. 2x Wallbox Pulsar Plus 48A in a load-sharing configuration. Allows each individual unit to reach a 48A peak or divvy a total of 48A between the two. I was a bit irked to discover mid-way through the install the additional sub-panel between the two wasn't necessary, but it works.

I see a lot of good reviews on the Austel and wall box I have a rivian on my config but thing I'll get one of those two instead for the extra features.

 

[Sgt Beavis]

Not a lot to show off. I need some Rivian wall art. I also need to relocate my clamps.

 

[DaveA]

Doesn’t get any more simple or minimalist than this. . I’m sure this is as clean as his new home will ever be.

 

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[Runs_4_beer]

Cool that you have 2. They don't talk to each other right? I will probably cut our drywall and fish the wire to avoid dealing with all the conduit.

They do not talk to each other. They go into a 100 amp sub panel that also has some household circuits. With both running they could pop the 100 amp circuit, but I try to stagger the charging.

 

[jeeden]

Doesn’t get any more simple or minimalist than this. . I’m sure this is as clean as his new home will ever be.

Could use some tie wraps on that opener cord amiright?

 

[DaveA]

Could use some tie wraps on that opener cord amiright?

For sure! Lol.

 

[JerseyGreens]

I'm glad you posted this OP!

Just found out my utility company offers to cover the labor up to $1,500 for the install of an EV charger but I have to pick a juicebox or charge point flex...

If you guys had $1,500 to spend on an install with only a 25 foot run from the basement to the garage (adjacent) what would be on your wishlist?

I should clarify I still pay for the charger out of pocket but the install is covered. I got a quote for 750 for a 14-50 outlet but I'm thinking go big or go home...since I have "money" to spend. Should I put a sub panel in the garage, or any other random upgrades?

 

[astonius]

I'm glad you posted this OP!

Just found out my utility company offers to cover the labor up to $1,500 for the install of an EV charger but I have to pick a juicebox or charge point flex...

If you guys had $1,500 to spend on an install with only a 25 foot run from the basement to the garage (adjacent) what would be on your wishlist?

Juicebox if you ever plan on load-sharing, otherwise ChargePoint Flex.

 

[R1Sky Business]

I'm glad you posted this OP!

Just found out my utility company offers to cover the labor up to $1,500 for the install of an EV charger but I have to pick a juicebox or charge point flex...

If you guys had $1,500 to spend on an install with only a 25 foot run from the basement to the garage (adjacent) what would be on your wishlist?

Both excellent options

 

[JerseyGreens]

Juicebox if you ever plan on load-sharing, otherwise ChargePoint Flex.

I'm leaning charge point flex. For now I'll have my R1S but my wife still has an ICE. Even when/if she goes electric I doubt we will both need to charge at the same time. I WFH and barely put miles on my car.

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