Electric Car Chargers

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Grouch1980 said:
Thanks.... but it doesn't mention anything about using a receptacle for car charging... so is this optional?
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The branch circuit and at least one receptacle on it are mandatory, as the language says. I believe the intention was to allow for at least Level 1 (12A @ 120V) car charging in garages. No garage, no requirement.

Cheers, Wayne
 
wwhitney said:
The branch circuit and at least one receptacle on it are mandatory, as the language says. I believe the intention was to allow for at least Level 1 (12A @ 120V) car charging in garages. No garage, no requirement.

Cheers, Wayne
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So the receptacle is required when you have a garage. But it’s purpose can be for anything. So a car charging receptacle is optional, correct?
 
Grouch1980 said:
Hi, is an electric car charging receptacle required by the NEC for a house that has a garage? or a driveway? Or is this optional?

Thanks!
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Not by the NEC. But there may be other codes. In California there are requirements for new construction to account for it. For example a single family dwelling with an attached garage be built with a 40A circuit for EV charging or a 1" raceway for future installation.
hbiss said:
As of now, thankfully yes. Imagine the extra costs involved if it were not.

-Hal
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I'm imagining the costs of retrofitting recently built or remodeled housing that doesn't have it to be substantially more.
 
Grouch1980 said:
Anyone know if a particular code in NYC requires it?
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Not familiar with the NYC codes, but a quick google search turned up:

"R404.3 Electrical Vehicle Service Equipment Capable (Mandatory). One or two-family dwellings and townhouses with parking area provided on the building site shall provide a 208/240V 40-amp outlet for each dwelling unit or panel capacity and conduit for the future installation of such an outlet. . . ."

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Chapter R4: Residential Energy Efficiency, NYC Energy Code 2020 | UpCodes

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You'd need to double check Chapter 1 on the scope, but the way that is worded seems broad.

Cheers, Wayne
 
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