For those of us who have existing level 2 chargers. Seems the codes are starting to catch up to the effects of continuous power draw and issues with the receptacles. Approved plug-in 240vac receptacles are now in available, they are specifically designated as EV approved and most have a green car molded into the surface. The code updates also call for specific GFI protection as well. We all might consider complying with these changes. Cc
there have been house fires because the old outlets weren't designed for continuous high current flow like an ev. prime is probably not an issue.
The Prime's current draw is limited to 12A-16A @ 220VAC; that's lower than a spa, induction cook top, and most electric clothes dryer units. If the dedicated charging circuit was installed per local electrical codes; there shouldn't be an issue. Other EVs will draw significantly more amperage; so if some shade-tree mechanic doesn't stick to minimum electrical specifications - the house or barn can burn down. It doesn't matter if you have a green car stamped on the plug. It's an infrastructure thing. Just my 2-cents..... A lot of times a damaged EV battery pack is the cause and source of a house fire. See first generation Chevy Bolt recall notice.
