Recent Questions

29 votes
Someone keeps unplugging my car from our building's shared outlet — escalate or handle it myself?
This has happened three times in the last two weeks now and I'm getting to the point where I'm annoyed enough to actually do something instead of just compla...
sleetburn sleetburn_2
11
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31 votes
What does a Mobile Connector on a random 120V outlet actually get you, realistically?
Been putting off asking this for a few months because I kept assuming someone else already asked it and I'd just find the answer searching around, but I have...
duskraven duskraven_2
10
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65 votes
About to depend on a shared charging setup for the first time — what actually goes wrong day-to-day?
Our building association finally approved two shared EV charging spots after almost two years of residents asking, install is scheduled for next month. I've ...
frostholm frostholm_2
10
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84 votes
Property managers who've actually installed EV charging — was it worth it?
I've managed this 40-unit complex for about six years now, and up until this past year EV charging never came up at all. In the last four months I've had thr...
saltmarsh99 saltmarsh99_2
12
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49 votes
Just found out my Leviton 14-50 outlet could melt — should I stop charging?
Okay so apparently my Leviton 14-50 outlet could actually melt? I've been charging every night for 3 months in my garage, which usually stays around 60 degre...
thistleknot thistleknot_2
28
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21 votes
Cable went stiff in the cold on a family trip — is it ruined, and is that a fire risk?
So Level 2 just means the voltage? I thought I was buying some heavy-duty industrial monster charger - the box said "heavy duty" right next to "Level 2" and ...
thistleknot thistleknot_2
50
answers
67 votes
Went from a house with charging to an apartment with none — what's the first month like?
Relocated from Florida to Ohio for a new job about a month ago and I'm still living out of half my boxes in a new apartment. The car I ordered back in Florid...
lampthread lampthread_2
11
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22 votes
Second-guessing my outlet after reading about Leviton outlets melting
Freaked out after seeing that post about leviton outlets melting. had an electrician install my charger last month, he said it was fine, but now i'm second-g...
velvetrain velvetrain_2
130
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85 votes
What does a single-spot apartment charger install actually cost in 2026?
Spent most of last weekend trying to get a real number for what it costs to install a charger for just one apartment spot in 2026 and came up mostly empty. E...
crookedpixel crookedpixel_2
15
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54 votes
Trying to get my HOA to actually commit to an EV charger instead of 'we'll look into it'
I've been in this complex for about two years now, always parked in the same assigned spot in the back row, no outlet anywhere close to it. When I got the ca...
orangepluto orangepluto_2
12
answers
14 votes
Charging rate dropped from 48A to 32A right after a software update — related?
Just got a software update, and now my charging rate dropped from 48A to 32A. Anyone else have this happen after an OTA update?
staticpollen staticpollen_2
68
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41 votes
Installer never mentioned GFCI for my L2 outlet — should that worry me?
My installer never mentioned GFCI when we talked about my garage outlet for the L2 charger — is that something I should be asking about, or a non-issue for a...
lunarcrate lunarcrate_2
17
answers
78 votes
App said the public charger was available but it wouldn't start — what now?
Public L2 charger wouldn’t start charging today, even though my app said it was available. What steps should I try before calling support or leaving a bad Pl...
randomkiwi27 randomkiwi27_2
5
answers
14 votes
Charging cable is a couple feet too short — any extension that won't void the warranty?
Charging cable on my EvoCharge iEVSE is a couple feet too short for my driveway. Are there any UL-listed extension cables that won’t void my warranty or crea...
northpickle northpickle_2
23
answers
18 votes
NEMA 14-50 outlet burned out after 6 months — bad brand or bad luck?
NEMA 14-50 outlet burned out after 6 months of use. Anyone else with Leviton or Hubbell have this issue? Wondering if I should switch brands or go hardwired.
bluehazel_31 bluehazel_31_2
88
answers
10 votes
Breaker trips every time I charge — how do I tell what's actually at fault?
Breaker keeps tripping every time I charge with my new EVSE. How can I tell if the problem is with my wiring, the charger, or the car? Any step-by-step troub...
paperiguana paperiguana_2
40
answers
12 votes
J1772 adapter stuck in the car after an overnight charge — non-destructive fix?
J1772 adapter stuck in my Tesla after an overnight charge. Already tried the touchscreen unlock and the app. Any non-destructive ideas before I call for a tow?
lampthread lampthread_2
15
answers
11 votes
Why do DC fast chargers keep failing once it's below freezing?
Why do DC fast chargers always fail when it’s below freezing? Four out of six chargers at my local EA site were down this morning. Is this a hardware issue o...
nimbus_rook nimbus_rook_2
26
answers
13 votes
EVSE outlet got hot to the touch at 32A overnight — electrician or normal?
My Grizzl-e EVSE outlet got hot to the touch after 40 min at 32A last night. Breaker didn't trip. Should I call an electrician, or is this just normal in win...
cloudspindle cloudspindle_2
49
answers
16 votes
Charge port frozen solid at -18°C and remote unlock isn't working — now what?
Woke up to my Model 3's charge port frozen solid at -18°C. Tried remote unlock, no luck. Anyone have safe thawing tricks? Is the manual release easy to acces...
lunarcrate lunarcrate_2
83
answers
41 votes
Charging a Rivian through a 14-30P to 14-50R adapter — bad idea long-term?
Trying to charge my Rivian using a 14-30P to 14-50R adapter on a 220V dryer outlet. Should I be worried about damaging the vehicle or battery in the long run?
staticpollen staticpollen_2
16
answers
51 votes
Inherited an EVSE held together with extension cords and a splitter — rip it out or trust it?
Moved into a place last month with an EVSE that's already hooked up through what looks like two extension cords and a splitter into the garage outlet. Previo...
copperfog copperfog_2
6
answers
110 votes
Do the 'universal' portable EVSEs that fit every outlet actually work?
Has anyone tried one of the so-called 'universal' portable EVSEs that claim to work with 5-20, 6-20, 14-50, and even TT-30? I want one charger that covers al...
pixelmango19 pixelmango19_2
56
answers
92 votes
Renters using adapters long-term instead of a 'proper' install — how's that working out?
I rent and getting a quote for a 'proper' EV install was outrageous. Who here is using adapters or dryer outlets as a long-term solution? Any insurance or la...
driftbadge driftbadge_2
7
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