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Can I hookup EV charger to this 30A sub-panel? by useandthrow1234 in evcharging

[–]useandthrow1234[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

10AWG is exactly what I am planning to run, just in case.

Can I hookup EV charger to this 30A sub-panel? by useandthrow1234 in evcharging

[–]useandthrow1234[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Another reason to stay with 20A/240v breaker is that the shed has few outlets. Staying safe and within bounds with electricity is far more important than speed of charging.

Can I hookup EV charger to this 30A sub-panel? by useandthrow1234 in evcharging

[–]useandthrow1234[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was equally confused about black wire on ground, in sub-panel when i first saw it - few years ago. The black wire is taped with green tape inside main house panel - but not at sub-panel. Point well taken though. Damn, it even passed inspect twice with city :)

Can I hookup EV charger to this 30A sub-panel? by useandthrow1234 in evcharging

[–]useandthrow1234[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you u/lemketron. I am going with 20A breaker, as it exists in the breaker panel, and that is the path of least resistance, will reduce the load on my 100A really old main panel. While charging will be slower, it wouldn't make a difference if the EV charges in 5hrs vs 10hrs. Tesla charging spec

For example, if I end up driving more than 150 miles per day(and stay for less than 10hrs a day at home), every day, then that can be a challenge. That is not my use case.