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After I realized my L2 charging solution was poor (@16 amps, less than half the charging rate possible), I decided to get the Chargepoint installed.
It's hardwired to a newly in place 50 amp circuit, and now as of an 86% state of charge, I've been seeing 20 miles added range per hour and a very steady 7.x kW output. (There is a very slight downward plateau, now showing 19 miles added per hour @ 7.29 kW. Not sure if that is the current real time figure or the new average over this charge period.) I am curious to see how it ramps down closer to 100% SOC.
So the ~20 miles added range per hour compares to just 8 miles before. I am pleased with the proportionately reduced time to charge.
The Chargepoint app inquires about what EV model and year I had, but did not allow selecting the 2019 MY, just 2020. That should not make any difference. (I chuckled when it told me 'nice car!,' as I'm sure it does everyone upon their input. It asks for the color, and then shows a customized image, as is not news to those using it.)
I also like that it calculates the electricity cost after selecting my provider and plan. It is around 10 cents a kWh, by dividing the numbers. It is implying there may be another plan for time of day savings, which I'll research (not that this figure is bad).
The app also shows charging stations, for which I've set an Apple Pay account and the ability to pay with the phone.
I had to use some pressure to get the 'nozzle' to click in place so the charging would start, but that is my only negative comment now.
It's hardwired to a newly in place 50 amp circuit, and now as of an 86% state of charge, I've been seeing 20 miles added range per hour and a very steady 7.x kW output. (There is a very slight downward plateau, now showing 19 miles added per hour @ 7.29 kW. Not sure if that is the current real time figure or the new average over this charge period.) I am curious to see how it ramps down closer to 100% SOC.
So the ~20 miles added range per hour compares to just 8 miles before. I am pleased with the proportionately reduced time to charge.
The Chargepoint app inquires about what EV model and year I had, but did not allow selecting the 2019 MY, just 2020. That should not make any difference. (I chuckled when it told me 'nice car!,' as I'm sure it does everyone upon their input. It asks for the color, and then shows a customized image, as is not news to those using it.)
I also like that it calculates the electricity cost after selecting my provider and plan. It is around 10 cents a kWh, by dividing the numbers. It is implying there may be another plan for time of day savings, which I'll research (not that this figure is bad).
The app also shows charging stations, for which I've set an Apple Pay account and the ability to pay with the phone.
I had to use some pressure to get the 'nozzle' to click in place so the charging would start, but that is my only negative comment now.