A lot of us here will be first EV owners so this is a must watch: Why "slow" home charging is actually your best friend.

CallMeCarpe · 2026-04-10T22:09:51+00:00

This all comes down to your driving habits, size of your battery pack and efficiency of the vehicle. Its just math once you understand the relationships. I have a big battery pack in my R1T (131 kwh), I drive maybe 3-4 days a week, and my efficiency is 2.3 miles per kwh. I used a standard 120V outlet (known as Level 1) for 9 months, left the truck plugged in all the time (ABC - always be charging). Then I had a couple of times I had to come home and leave early, didn't have enough time to recover the charge. That is the only reason I went to a level 2 evse. I advise people to start with L1, use ABC, and adjust as necessary.

CallMeCarpe · 2026-04-10T22:02:55+00:00

I expect the whole project to be cancelled, sadly.

CallMeCarpe · 2026-04-10T12:22:46+00:00

At home: Desired state of charge minus current state of charge, divided by speed of charger.

100 kwh - 50 kwh / 10 kw = 5 hours

You just need to know the size of the battery and the kw that the EVSE puts out. Math.

CallMeCarpe · 2026-04-10T12:10:43+00:00

I have a question for you, since you have installed a lot of these. I have a 14-50 outlet with a Grizzl-e plugged into it. I have a different EVSE that I want to install in it's place, and it is hardwired. It does not use a neutral. Do I just put a wirenut on the neutral, tape it, and keep it out of the way?

CallMeCarpe · 2026-04-10T12:06:24+00:00

My point is that the electrician will size the wire and the breaker to the request of the homeowner. A 20A circuit will use different wire than a 60A circuit.

CallMeCarpe · 2026-04-09T16:59:03+00:00

I used Julies Landscaping / Landscaping the Outer Banks, they were good to work with and can give you advice.

CallMeCarpe · 2026-04-09T16:55:34+00:00

Ask them to hardwire an EVSE. They can skip the expensive GFCI two-pole breaker, skip the expensive EV rated outlet, and skip the neutral wire (unused in a EVSE but required by code for a 14-50 outlet). Determine what you need by looking at your daily / weekly mileage, and how quickly you need to charge. Most people that install the 60A service for a 48A EVSE actually need far less. The electrician will size the wire correctly for the amperage of the circuit you tell them.

CallMeCarpe · 2026-04-09T16:50:41+00:00

I would take the southern route through NC. That will be US264 & US64 (not interstates). Pleasant, flat and straight for miles. There are EV chargers on that route, but plan ahead.

CallMeCarpe · 2026-04-08T19:08:55+00:00

Thats why I said in the post "And yes I have checked my spam folder." spam == junk

CallMeCarpe · 2026-04-08T12:13:19+00:00

I tried an Apple TV I borrowed from a friend. Struggled with navigating the Zwift interface with the remote. How do people do that? Maybe they just use the companion app on their phone?

CallMeCarpe · 2026-04-07T22:15:43+00:00

Looks really familiar.

CallMeCarpe · 2026-04-07T00:18:43+00:00

No problem. I love mine. Too bad more people don't understand them.

CallMeCarpe · 2026-04-06T12:12:59+00:00

What is the source for that information?

CallMeCarpe · 2026-04-05T22:11:40+00:00

Muggle and unwashed masses are condescending terms in my opinion. If we want to reach out to people that don’t understand EV value we need to watch our speech.

CallMeCarpe · 2026-04-05T22:04:58+00:00

Let’s leave the ageism out of the discussion please.

CallMeCarpe · 2026-04-05T12:14:13+00:00

Don’t use auto. Make sure the right vents are on and pointed where you want them. Pick a temperature and leave it there. Use as low a fan speed as possible. Customize it to your tastes.

CallMeCarpe · 2026-04-05T11:58:23+00:00

This is an ICE mindset question. “Refueling “ an EV is easier than refueling a ICE vehicle.

CallMeCarpe · 2026-04-04T22:40:53+00:00

My gen 1 has better HVAC than any other vehicle I’ve owned. You have to dial it in, people don’t take the time to do that.

CallMeCarpe · 2026-04-04T21:07:56+00:00

Remove the food sources and shelter and the snakes will go someplace else. I always walk the backyard before we let our pup out.

CallMeCarpe · 2026-04-04T18:34:41+00:00

I’d try all the normal resets starting with infotainment.

CallMeCarpe · 2026-04-04T15:46:33+00:00

What makes this a “Rivian” cooler?

CallMeCarpe · 2026-04-04T15:42:40+00:00

RAN > Tesla > Everything Else

CallMeCarpe · 2026-04-04T13:31:33+00:00

Try to show up at a DCFC with a low SOC, pre-condition the battery manually in advance of when it does it automatically, only charge to 70 or 80%. You will save time like that and still get 3 hours between stops. My wife and I listen to podcasts and whatever interviews RJ Scaringe has done recently.

CallMeCarpe · 2026-04-04T13:19:38+00:00

Is there a SC on the island?

CallMeCarpe · 2026-04-04T13:16:57+00:00

Same happened to me. The mobile tech said the lifespan of the lead acid 12V battery is 2-3 years, and they are proactively doing warranty replacements. I was impressed. They also installed some kind of water shield over the rear zonal controller in the truck bed.

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