Can you hardwire ChargePoint Home Flex?
The ChargePoint Home Flex offers three different installation options to fit your needs: a Hardwire option, NEMA 6-50 and NEMA 14-50. Hardwire installation is recommended if you do not already have a 240 V outlet available with a receptacle that matches either the NEMA 14-50 or the NEMA 6-50 plug type. The Hardwire option is the most flexible and can accommodate circuit breaker ratings from 20 to 80 A and enable up to 50 A of charging. The ChargePoint Home Flex offers three different installation options to fit your needs: a Hardwire option, NEMA 6-50 and NEMA 14-50.
Is ChargePoint Home Flex NEMA 14-50 or hardwired?
The Home Flex can be hardwired or plugged into 240 V outlet with either a NEMA 6-50 or NEMA 14-50 receptable. Ask your electrician which option is best for you. Hardwiring is compatible with circuit breaker ratings from 20 A to 80 A and can deliver up to 50 A of charging, enabling the fastest charge. The average cost to install a 240V outlet is $220, but prices can range from $175 to $300, depending on the type and labor costs. It’s common during renovations or rearrangements to move appliances around.Hiring a licensed electrician to install a 240V outlet and hardwire the charger can cost $400 to $1,200 or more if electrical system upgrades are needed.