Can i install a 14-50 with no neutral?

[brycenesbitt]

A quick search shows a bunch of adapters available for under $20 for EV's that only come with the 14-50, not ideal but at least they have an option;

A less quick search would show fake UL and CSA certification on most -- if not all -- of those adpators. Bad idea.
CARB screwed up - the automakers screwed up.

 

[brycenesbitt]

Older oven/cooktops do, they regulate the burner heat by combinations of 120/240 to the eyes. 120 for low heat, 240 for high, some have multiple elements (four wire burners) to accomplish temperature control. Most modern appliances no longer use that, but we are assuming residential loads.

With designs in the global market, every single vendor of new equipment could adopt their international --- no neutral design --
to the US market. And we could be done with neutral for 240V loads.

 

[WD40]

A less quick search would show fake UL and CSA certification on most -- if not all -- of those adpators. Bad idea.
CARB screwed up - the automakers screwed up.

I can't control what people plug in, the HOA did state the load is 240V for a EVSE, and thats what they asked for (but with a 14-50). My boss was very clear on load, that the 50A receptacle will supply only 40A continuously, in emails, proposals etc. Who knows what will get plugged in in reality, some of these may get used for welders or pottery kilns a home machinist or wood worker with a lathe or whatever else people put in their garages. They are only willing to pay for two hots and a ground so a 6-50 is what they get.
These are the receptacles we are using they seem well made I'd recommend any professional EC use these and the EV people can 'fix' their products to ship with the correct North Amercian cords. :