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Charger keeps tripping the GFCI on damp mornings only — is that the outlet or the EVSE?
Started a few weeks ago and only happens when it's humid or right after rain. Plugged into a NEMA 14-50 in the garage, cord and plug look fine, no visible co...
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Building just announced $100-215/month EV charging fees — is that normal?
Got an email from my building's management company yesterday announcing new pricing for the EV charging spots they installed last spring, and the range they ...
greylantern_k greylantern_k_2
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33 votes
How does EV charger sub-metering billing actually work once it's installed?
Our HOA board has been going back and forth on this for the better part of two months now. We had three separate vendors come present their sub-metering and ...
static_jelly static_jelly_2
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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78 votes
Mobile charger won't start on my brand-new NEMA 14-50 — handshake issue?
Just got a NEMA 14-50 installed for my Mach-E, but my mobile charger won’t start charging at home even though it works at work and Level 1 is fine. Anyone el...
nimbus_rook nimbus_rook_2
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56 votes
Used portable charger keeps shutting off mid-charge — dead or fixable?
Bought a used portable EV charger from Facebook Marketplace but it keeps shutting off mid-charge. Any recommendations for weatherproof chargers (and how to t...
northpickle northpickle_2
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119 votes
Charge port keeps freezing shut in Toronto — is there an actual fix?
Had my charge port freeze shut twice this month (Toronto). Anyone found a reliable fix, or is this just a Canadian EV owner rite of passage?
bluehazel_31 bluehazel_31_2
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11 votes
Is Level 1 charging actually enough for a short daily commute?
Everyone keeps saying Level 1 charging is useless, but I've been using my regular outlet for 4 months and it's been fine for my 30-mile daily commute. Am I m...
cloudspindle cloudspindle_2
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8 votes
What do you wish you knew before your first EV arrived?
Just got my first EV (2026 Ioniq 5) and realized the dealership told me basically nothing. What do you wish you knew on day 1? Any must-have accessories or r...
lunarcrate lunarcrate_2
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Is there an up-to-date list of which automakers are actually on NACS now?
Is there a comprehensive list yet of which automakers are switching to NACS in 2026? I want to know if it’s worth upgrading my home charger now.
randomkiwi27 randomkiwi27_2
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8 votes
J1772 or NACS wall unit in 2026 — worth future-proofing now?
I'm moving and want to install a new home charger. With all the NACS news, is it smarter to go with a J1772 or NACS wall unit for 2026 and beyond? I drive a ...
lunarcrate lunarcrate_2
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