[cwstnsko]

Some things I would ask of your electrician if installing a 14-50 for EVSE use
1) Use only copper wire of the proper gauge for the run length.
2) use an industrial quality receptacle (about $80), rather than the typical outlet sold at home centers (about $8)
3) use a metal box and a metal faceplate.

Something to be aware of is that current code required GFCI on a 14-50 outlet for an EVSE and a 14-50 requires 4 wires whereas a hardwire installation only requires 3. Heavy gauge copper wire, 50a GFCI breakers and industrial 14-50 receptacles are not inexpensive. This will almost certainly make a proper plug-in installation more expensive than a hard-wire installation which does not require a 4th wire, GFCI breaker or a receptacle. Depending on the length of the run, the cost savings for going hardwire may be enough to pay for the wire gauge upgrade and disconnect needed to go to a 60a circuit to allow for a 48a EVSE instead of a 40a.

The only downside I can see to a hardwired EVSE is that you will likely be expected to leave it behind if you sell you house, unless you have it uninstalled prior to putting the house on the market. I lost my 1st 32a L2 EVSE this way :-|

 

[Dave’sNotHere]

Either can be used for daily charging, but the Wall charger is more powerful. You can add a 14-50 end to the wall charger if you set it to 40a.

I keep the mobile cord stowed in the vehicle with the NEMA kit

Do you know where I can find a short 14-50 end to connect the wall charger to an outlet? I found a 4 foot and 10 foot one on Amazon, but think it only needs to be one foot max. Is there a better place to get a short 14-50 end?

 

[R.I.P.]

Do you know where I can find a short 14-50 end to connect the wall charger to an outlet? I found a 4 foot and 10 foot one on Amazon, but think it only needs to be one foot max. Is there a better place to get a short 14-50 end?

If you go that route, it is going to come in two pieces. Most people will find those at Home Depot or the equivalent. The appropriate length of 6 gauge copper wire, and the 14-50 male end to attach to it.

Torquing your terminals properly is important, so if you're not experienced with this I recommend an electrician's torque screwdriver to get that part right.

If you are at all uncomfortable with this part, it is obviously a great idea to get an experienced electrician's help.

 

[TickTock]

If you have more than one EV, then the Tesla chargers are really nice. They talk to each other and can share a single breaker/line. They will charge one car full power (per wiring) but when you plug in a second vehicle (or third, etc), it automatically reduces the rate so both cars can charge without overloading the breaker. I have two - one for my wife's model S and one (previously) for my model 3. No issues at all now that the Lightning has replaced the model 3.

 

[R.I.P.]

If you have more than one EV, then the Tesla chargers are really nice. They talk to each other and can share a single breaker/line. They will charge one car full power (per wiring) but when you plug in a second vehicle (or third, etc), it automatically reduces the rate so both cars can charge without overloading the breaker. I have two - one for my wife's model S and one (previously) for my model 3. No issues at all now that the Lightning has replaced the model 3.

^THIS!^

I know I harp a bit on EVSEs and there are so many choices; many of them really good. But here is the thing about EVs. Once you have one, it is almost inevitable that you will get another one at some point. Getting an EVSE that will power-share for your next EV (at a killer price to-boot) is really a no-brainier.

 

[Dave’sNotHere]

If you go that route, it is going to come in two pieces. Most people will find those at Home Depot or the equivalent. The appropriate length of 6 gauge copper wire, and the 14-50 male end to attach to it.

Torquing your terminals properly is important, so if you're not experienced with this I recommend an electrician's torque screwdriver to get that part right.

If you are at all uncomfortable with this part, it is obviously a great idea to get an experienced electrician's help.
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Thank you!