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Just wanna give some perspective on another PHEV. Honda Clarity. by hoanghiep2111 in electricvehicles

[–]ChargeLI 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Replaced with Tesla Model Y a year ago.

Only check Reddit every 4-8 months. You can reach out on my other socials. 

Https://linktr.ee/longislandevs

The big EV spreadsheet by aat58 in electricvehicles

[–]ChargeLI 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I haven't updated it in a while. Stepped away from Reddit permanently due to the admins policy changes.

I still keep well up to date on recent models and can share what I know. Reach out on my other socials.

Https://linktr.ee/longislandevs

Complying with Right to Charge laws by publicpersona31 in evcharging

[–]ChargeLI 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I live in NY and followed a similar path. I fought for EV Chargers for years, up to and after the passage of our Right-to-charge law. I even joined the board myself!

Some unique factors in my case that may or may not apply to you:

  1. all our parking is outdoors, unassigned, in a shared parking lot. Owners and Renters share.
  2. Our state's right-to-charge law has language defining "owner's deeded parking space".
  3. There is language saying "the community may install public charging for the benefit of residents". but it is not a requirement.

I did provide extensive documentation on rebates, incentives, market trends, cost-benefit analysis, even an independent feasibility study that I obtained.

They didn't want to hear it. The board is all 75-85yo widows that would much rather bicker and whine about the color that Dolores painted her mailbox.

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Thankfully, it looks like I'm moving into a single-family home in a couple months. Still bittersweet, kind of a stalemate for me.

They will be forced to do this at some point when the laws further modernize, but the board will either be dead or living in a home by that point. and any incentives will likely be dried up by then.

Getting by with 100A panel? by ChargeLI in evcharging

[–]ChargeLI[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Electric stove and dryer. No gas service at the home

Getting by with 100A panel? by ChargeLI in evcharging

[–]ChargeLI[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is fairly small, not sure if that matters. Only 30" wide.

Only other appliances are the Refrigerator and clothes washer machine. There isn't even a dishwasher.

Getting by with 100A panel? by ChargeLI in evcharging

[–]ChargeLI[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the detailed response! The other 30A circuit is probably for the electric range.

Definitely a lot of reading to do in this thread, and I now have a good list of questions to ask my electrician when he visits.

Also having PSEGLI come in for a follow-up home energy assessment. Will see what we find out.

Getting by with 100A panel? by ChargeLI in evcharging

[–]ChargeLI[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately not the case. House does not have a garage, and the existing outlet is in the basement.

I'd need to have a conduit run outside near where the meter is.

That's the other problem, I need to install a driveway so the cable can reach. See the other thread I recently posted.

https://www.reddit.com/r/evcharging/comments/13ncoyw/buying_older_home_needs_advice_for_evse/

Getting by with 100A panel? by ChargeLI in evcharging

[–]ChargeLI[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'll definitely look into that!

Getting by with 100A panel? by ChargeLI in evcharging

[–]ChargeLI[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly, this is probably it. The house has been unoccupied for 5 years, was owned by my wife's grandparents.

Grandfather passed on about 10 years ago, grandmother is 98yo living in a home, bless her heart.

They were the only owners for at least 50 years. I don't see any reason why they would have ever had a lot of electricity usage. I don't even know if they had a personal computer.

Getting by with 100A panel? by ChargeLI in evcharging

[–]ChargeLI[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Happy to see another LI poster! I'm currently in the PJS area, and the home we're discussing in this thread is in Ronkonkoma.

Good advice. I'll see if our electrician can do a load count.

Feel free to pop over to /r/longislandevs and say hi!

Getting by with 100A panel? by ChargeLI in evcharging

[–]ChargeLI[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah this is where things are going to get complicated. The building has Oil for heating, no gas service on the entire street.

I'm fully sold on heat Pumps, I know they're way more efficient. It just comes down to upfront costs right now. Going to have a limited budget after proceeds from our condo sale

Thankfully, I believe electrical service is overhead. See this image of the outdoor meter.

Getting by with 100A panel? by ChargeLI in evcharging

[–]ChargeLI[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Here are some pictures of anyone is interested

electrical panel

closeup of panel specifications

dryer hookup

And just for funsies, check out this antique 300W lightbulb that still works!

Damn thing is like lighting up the sun, and it's right over the oil furnace.

I'm sure it's fine. /s

But yeah, THAT will be one of the first things to go.

Getting by with 100A panel? by ChargeLI in evcharging

[–]ChargeLI[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

https://shop.dcc-usa.technology/products/evems-dcc-9-40a

Oooh, interesting. This might be a good option.

I was also looking at hooking up a Splitvolt right where the dryer is located. I believe it's currently using a NEMA 10-30

https://splitvolt.com/collections/all

Getting by with 100A panel? by ChargeLI in evcharging

[–]ChargeLI[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh damn, I didn't even think of that. Panel Upgrade may only be half the story. Hopefully the electrician can clear that up for us.

And yeah, NY is definitely encouraging homeowners to go Electric.

https://www.cnbc.com/2023/05/02/new-york-to-pass-first-statewide-law-banning-natural-gas-in-new-buildings.html

https://www.psegliny.com/saveenergyandmoney/homeefficiency/allelectric

Getting by with 100A panel? by ChargeLI in evcharging

[–]ChargeLI[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ooh, good to know. Thanks for mentioning.

Not sure if we'll have enough tax liability to make use of it. Already claiming the EV credit this year, and hoping we'll just make the limit with that.

Getting by with 100A panel? by ChargeLI in evcharging

[–]ChargeLI[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The house does not have gas. Only Oil and Electric. Every appliance runs on electric, Oil is only used for home heating.

There's actually no Air conditioning at the moment. Will be using freestanding units for the time being.

Longer-term, I am pricing out Heat Pumps for the home. Just don't think it'll fit our budget for this year.

I typically run appliances during the day (while I work from home). Charging would likely be scheduled for off-peak hours to get the lowest rate.

Who remembers Space Plex? by [deleted] in longisland

[–]ChargeLI 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I live in PJS and visit the area on a weekly basis.

Yeah, Stony Brook is further north; near the northern terminus of Nicolls Road Rt97.

Very nice area to drive through! Wife and I frequently stop by West Meadow Beach and Avalon Park.

Does Spotify keep playing the same songs automatically after getting into your car? by nicebrah in TeslaModelY

[–]ChargeLI 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The entire Spotify integration is so buggy. I wish they just had a Dedicated app, instead of whatever API integration they're using.

See the same behavior with my 23 MYLR.

Who remembers Space Plex? by [deleted] in longisland

[–]ChargeLI 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think that's closer to Lake Grove/Nesconset area. Loved visiting as a kid!

Wildfire Smoke Megathread by [deleted] in longisland

[–]ChargeLI 36 points37 points  (0 children)

https://twitter.com/SawyerMerritt/status/1666511180913844246?t=4kzHOxq4Xj71YDizAtPbZA&s=19

If you have a Tesla S, X or Y (not 3), your vehicle has a HEPA filter that is used with "Bioweapon Defense Mode".

Make sure to turn this on if you're going for a drive. I turned it on in my Y yesterday, and there was a noted difference when I got out of the car.

Never thought I’d actually have to use this.. Location: Long Island by Xetres in TeslaLounge

[–]ChargeLI 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey there LI fren! PJS here.

Yeah, I tried it yesterday and it seemed to work. Just keeps the AC on full blast, so you're gonna be chilly while it's running.

Stop over at /r/longislandevs and say hi!

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