Home Charger Reviews and FAQs
- Thread starter SpaceEVDriver
- Start date
-
From all of us at Scout Motors, welcome to the Scout Community! We created this community to provide Scout vehicle owners, enthusiasts, and curiosity seekers with a place to engage in discussion, suggestions, stories, and connections. Supportive communities are sometimes hard to find, but we're determined to turn this into one.
Additionally, Scout Motors wants to hear your feedback and speak directly to the rabid community of owners as unique as America. We'll use the Scout Community to deliver news and information on events and launch updates directly to the group. Although the start of production is anticipated in 2026, many new developments and milestones will occur in the interim. We plan to share them with you on this site and look for your feedback and suggestions.
How will the Scout Community be run? Think of it this way: this place is your favorite local hangout. We want you to enjoy the atmosphere, talk to people who share similar interests, request and receive advice, and generally have an enjoyable time. The Scout Community should be a highlight of your day. We want you to tell stories, share photos, spread your knowledge, and tell us how Scout can deliver great products and experiences. Along the way, Scout Motors will share our journey to production with you.
Scout is all about respect. We respect our heritage. We respect the land and outdoors. We respect each other. Every person should feel safe, included, and welcomed in the Scout Community. Being kind and courteous to the other forum members is non-negotiable. Friendly debates are welcomed and often produce great outcomes, but we don't want things to get too rowdy. Please take a moment to consider what you post, especially if you think it may insult others. We'll do our best to encourage friendly discourse and to keep the discussions flowing.
So, welcome to the Scout Community! We encourage you to check back regularly as we plan to engage our members, share teasers, and participate in discussions. The world needs Scouts™. Let's get going.
We are Scout Motors.
Keep in mind unless you are both maxing out range daily one charger with an every other day approach is more than adequate. We offer an EV hook up option with the builder I work for and majority of folks just do one to save some money. If money is no object then by all means go with two. Just offering it since I see that solution regularly
Just in case you are not aware - an "RV hookup" is just a 50 amp NEMA 14-50 plug, which is the same plug used by level-2 EV chargers. If you have him install an EV rated outlet (just a few dollars more than a standard NEMA 14-50 outlet), you can use those outlets for both the RV and for EV charging. You don't have to hard-wire EV chargers, they can be plugged in as long as the total load doesn't exceed the circuit they are on. Most good EV chargers will even let you decrease the rate if you are on a questionable circuit.
I have three level 2 EVSEs installed. Because I’m ridiculous.
In the garage: A 60 Amp service for a 48 Amp EVSE, hardwired.
In the workshop: A 50 Amp service for a 40 Amp EVSE, with a plug. Circuit is capable of 60 Amps, but I haven’t bothered with completing the hardwire install.
Outside the workshop: A 100 Amp service for an 80 Amp EVSE, hardwired.
I also have an RV pedestal with a 50A service.
In the garage: A 60 Amp service for a 48 Amp EVSE, hardwired.
In the workshop: A 50 Amp service for a 40 Amp EVSE, with a plug. Circuit is capable of 60 Amps, but I haven’t bothered with completing the hardwire install.
Outside the workshop: A 100 Amp service for an 80 Amp EVSE, hardwired.
I also have an RV pedestal with a 50A service.
To cover yourself in the contract, please specify that the service is specifically for EV charging. Simply a 60 Amp service is not good enough. It must be specified as "continuous load" for EV charging and the National Electric Code requirements are different for a standard 60 Amp service vs 60 Amp continuous load service. If the contractor says there is not a difference, then you best find someone qualified to install.
The primary difference is the cable type being used.
Last edited:
Similar threads
- Suggestion
