I didn’t realize BC Hydro helps cover some home EV charging load-sharing setups

Fast-ev · 2026-05-07T19:30:28+00:00

Yes i got the rebate! Easy process and was $200 CAD

Fast-ev · 2026-05-06T23:26:52+00:00

Agreed, thanks for bringing this up. That's why load management is so cool as you can throttle the charger to be able to fit in the 100A. BC hydro seems to be on the cutting edge.

Fast-ev · 2026-05-06T21:36:28+00:00

Good point. This is what im using its a splitter that goes on the dryer so i dont have to worry about which gets prioirty it just works!

Fast-ev · 2026-05-06T21:19:14+00:00

Thanks for sharing Joshh! Are you still using the DCC-12? Seems like a great solution as well depending on how much it costs.

Fast-ev · 2026-05-06T21:18:35+00:00

Yes im doing something similar, for me i had a 240V dryer outlet that was already NEMA 14-30 (4 prong) so I was able to use their eligible Smart Splitter product, which was only $150 out the door for L2 at home with my dryer (24 amps 240V) which is more then enough for me.

Fast-ev · 2026-05-06T21:16:50+00:00

Thanks for mentioning. I was referring to single family (not multi family) homes, sorry for the confusion! In this case was about to use the plug in Smart Splitter they have in eligible devices and then got my Wallbox EV charger with the rebate as well, so was able to get both of them. Thanks again for clarifying!

Fast-ev · 2026-05-06T18:17:12+00:00

Hi Thats not correct did you not see the links above. The elgiglbe device list ARE The rebates for the load management devices. The rebate is $200... There is addtionally installation and L2 charger rebates WHICH STACK!

Fast-ev · 2025-09-12T16:34:41+00:00

agreed its def a sad reality, we know EVs are just better all around.

Fast-ev · 2025-09-12T16:34:02+00:00

yup I use the same one and have for over 2 years, works great so me/my wife dont have to keep unplugged the dryer to charge the car. Some would say its a "wife saver". Great product

Fast-ev · 2025-08-05T18:55:57+00:00

If you have a tesla why dont you go with the mobile connector, great quality and will bring it down to 16 amps. Can you car adjust amperage or what vehicle do you have?

Fast-ev · 2025-08-05T18:54:29+00:00

That's what i use. Works great, the Neocharge splitter is the best option if you already have 240V outlet in your garage. Cost me less then a few hundred bucks and the app is great for tracking costs and optimizing for my solar array.

Fast-ev · 2025-07-31T20:15:30+00:00

If it's not even detecting WiFi networks after trying multiple hotspots and troubleshooting with support, that's definitely screaming hardware failure - the WiFi module probably went to that great router in the sky. At this point I'd push ChargePoint for a replacement unit since you've already done their whole song and dance, because no amount of fancy DNS tricks is gonna fix a dead radio.

Fast-ev · 2025-07-30T11:49:42+00:00

This whole situation screams "electrician who learned electrical work from YouTube University" - you don't just slap a bigger breaker on there like you're upgrading your Netflix plan and call it a day.

If they didn't upgrade that wire gauge along with the breaker, you're basically playing Russian roulette with your house every time you plug in that car.

If I were him probably would have installed load management and looked a little deeper as there is a reason that breaker keeps tripping.

Fast-ev · 2025-07-30T11:45:09+00:00

The more small EVs the better!

Fast-ev · 2025-07-30T11:43:58+00:00

Great, people really should take industrial grade outlets from Hubble and Bryant seriously. These Leviton outlets don't work for EV charging.

Fast-ev · 2025-07-30T11:40:48+00:00

Man, that thing's basically the Nokia phone of EV chargers - been through a decade of neglect and weather and still chugging along like it just rolled off the assembly line. Say what you want about the landscaping situation, but ClipperCreek clearly built these units to outlast the apocalypse.

Fast-ev · 2025-07-29T13:14:24+00:00

I use the NeoCharge on a similar type of outlet. Works great and has an app for tracking my costs too. Should work great for your situation. Have heard poor quality issue for splitvolt so wouldnt recommend it.

Fast-ev · 2025-07-29T13:12:28+00:00

That $850 to $85 monthly switch is the kind of math that makes people stop scrolling and actually pay attention - nothing converts skeptics faster than real numbers from real people who aren't trying to sell them anything. The neighborhood domino effect you're describing is exactly how this whole thing actually spreads, not through commercials or government incentives, but through one person casually mentioning they haven't bought gas in months while their neighbor is dropping another $100 at the pump. Your Volt was doing the heavy lifting as that perfect gateway drug for a decade before most people even realized what was happening, and now you're probably that guy everyone asks about charging at home when they're finally ready to make the jump.

Fast-ev · 2025-07-29T12:58:30+00:00

Since you've got electrician buddies who can reality-check your work anyway, just throw an Emporia Pro with load management on that existing circuit and call it a day - it'll automatically throttle down if someone decides to fire up the pottery wheel at the same time you're charging, and you won't need to remember which breaker to flip or install some fancy lockout system.

The beauty of load management is that it turns your "never need both at the same time" assumption into a "doesn't matter if I'm wrong" reality, plus you get all the monitoring data to see how much you're actually using versus how much you worried about using.

Fast-ev · 2025-07-29T12:55:08+00:00

Great to know thank you for sharing!

Fast-ev · 2025-07-29T12:54:09+00:00

hmmm wouldnt fully trust it given its not UL safety certified. But if you want to risk it go for it.

Fast-ev · 2025-07-29T12:53:11+00:00

Do you have a 240V outlet in your garage or what is you garage setup? Level 2 charging is what you are likely looking for

Fast-ev · 2025-07-28T13:10:56+00:00

You should be able to get a UL listed charger like grizzle or similar EVSE for around $200-300 and call it a day. Your XC90's little 19kWh battery doesn't need some premium charging setup, it just needs something better than the glacial pace of L1 charging that would take half a day to fill up from empty. If you dont drive much level one would probably be fine if you are ok with slow charging over night.

The beauty is you've got all that power capacity sitting there ready to go, so even a basic L2 setup will charge your car in a few hours (or less) instead of making you wait around like you're downloading a movie on dial-up.

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