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I broke my charger that came with the car.My best options for replacement?

Discussion in 'Prime Plug-in Charging' started by Rajeev, Jul 15, 2019.

  1. Rajeev

    Rajeev Junior Member

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    I ran over my Charger rendering it completely unusable. I have been in the market for a replacement one. I used to use a standard 110v outlet in my Garage to charge the car before I broke the charger. Is there a safe option in Amazon?I see some for as low as $199 but not sure if I have to get a 220V outlet installed in my Garage before I buy it. Advise?
     
    #1 Rajeev, Jul 15, 2019
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    #2 Rob43, Jul 16, 2019
    jerrymildred and jb in NE like this.
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    Hi Rob,
    Are you saying I need both the Leaf charger and the Conversion Pigtails ? Sorry I am not that familiar with the technology. A bit more detail would be really appreciated.
     
    #3 Rajeev, Jul 16, 2019
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    I bought one of those $199 (bougeRV) ones so I could keep my stock one in the car. The one I got plugs into a 240V outlet (NEMA 6-20) and charges at 16A. It also comes with an adapter to plug into a standard outlet (NEMA 5-15). It also comes with a carrying case, but I just leave mine hanging on the wall.

    I use it both ways, for instance, it's on 240V now since I'm about to go grocery shopping soon. When I get home for the night, I'll put it on 120V for overnight charging.
     
    #4 Tha_Ape, Jul 17, 2019
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    Someone in amazon stated this: "I just used it as a level 1 charger. This charger a way faster than the one come with the car, about 30-40% faster."

    Is that true?
     
    #5 NSXT, Jul 18, 2019
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    Nope, the "Max" amperage is a 12 amp draw, this based on the 80% rule.

    Example: 15 amp circuit (15Ax0.80=12A).

    Your OE Toyota EVSE operates the same way.


    Rob43
     
    #6 Rob43, Jul 18, 2019
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