Can I charge my EV from my dryer outlet?

Q: Can I charge my EV from my dryer outlet?

Only at a reduced rate. If your dryer outlet is on a 30-amp circuit (check the breaker), the 125% rule for continuous loads limits charging to 24 amps, which ChargePoint estimates adds about 18 miles of range an hour. That needs a charger you can set to 24 amps or lower, and since 24 amps is the circuit's whole continuous limit, nothing else should run on it while the car charges. Have a licensed electrician check the circuit before relying on it.

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Home wiring is a job for a licensed electrician. New circuits, outlets, transfer switches and battery connections must meet the National Electrical Code and your local rules, and many need a permit and inspection.

For faster charging, a new 40- or 50-amp circuit gives 32 or 40 amps (25 or 30 miles an hour, ChargePoint's estimates); the installation cost page shows what adding one costs in your state.

Lectron's portable charger adjusts from 8 to 40 amps and comes with plugs for an ordinary outlet and a NEMA 14-50; check that any adapter you use is rated for your outlet.

Run your own numbers: Cost to add a charging circuit

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Estimates only. Your actual costs depend on your utility's rate plan, how and when you charge or use power, and local prices. This is general information, not financial, tax or legal advice. See our disclaimer.

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