Wallbox Pulsar Plus Installed -- now ready for my car
Preparing for early 2023 delivery of my Platinum+ -- so I went ahead and got the EV charger installed. This allows me to get a 30% credit on my 2022 taxes.
Cost:
PS I know I technically didn't "need" the Wallbox charger, but I've watched enough YouTube videos to be extremely concerned with plugging and unplugging directly from the NEMA outlet.
Cost:
- $499 (Wallbox Pulsar Plus 40a) after $150 discount
- $1787 Install cost, included long 125' run in conduit to breaker box, 50amp breaker, NEMA plug, hanging charger and configuring.
- ($685) will receive back with 30% tax credit.
PS I know I technically didn't "need" the Wallbox charger, but I've watched enough YouTube videos to be extremely concerned with plugging and unplugging directly from the NEMA outlet.
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Unfortunately Nissan chose a measly 7kw onboard charger. Slightly smaller than the charger in Teslas lowest range vehicle. (Vs the 11kw charger found in higher end teslas). Your 50 amp circuit gives you the ability to deliver a max of 40 amps (20% of breaker rating). Fortunately this is the most amperage the Ariya can accept from a level 2 charger. This should net you close to 30 miles of range added per hour of charge time.
Why do you have to constantly plug/unplug? why not just leave it plugged in?Preparing for early 2023 delivery of my Platinum+ -- so I went ahead and got the EV charger installed. This allows me to get a 30% credit on my 2022 taxes.
Cost:
Question -- How fast will my Ariya Platinum+ charge with this configuration?
- $499 (Wallbox Pulsar Plus 40a) after $150 discount
- $1787 Install cost, included long 125' run in conduit to breaker box, 50amp breaker, NEMA plug, hanging charger and configuring.
- ($685) will receive back with 30% tax credit.
PS I know I technically didn't "need" the Wallbox charger, but I've watched enough YouTube videos to be extremely concerned with plugging and unplugging directly from the NEMA outlet.
Pretty sure he’s referring to using the included L1/L2 travel EVSE that comes with all but the Venture+ trim.Why do you have to constantly plug/unplug? why not just leave it plugged in?
Yes I am.Pretty sure he’s referring to using the included L1/L2 travel EVSE that comes with all but the Venture+ trim.
Some people want to keep the charger in the car in case they need to charge elsewhere.Why do you have to constantly plug/unplug? why not just leave it plugged in?
Is the L1 and L2 charger the same device or two separate chargers?Pretty sure he’s referring to using the included L1/L2 travel EVSE that comes with all but the Venture+ trim.
One device. There's a plug adapter for L1.Is the L1 and L2 charger the same device or two separate chargers?
I have a question regarding the Wallbox charger.
Have anyone known how it works? I downloaded the app, registered an account. Added the charger. It said Disconnected.
It's installed at my parents' house for now, so it could be why "disconnected". In the mean time, if anyone can shed some lights, that'd be great.
Thanks.
Have anyone known how it works? I downloaded the app, registered an account. Added the charger. It said Disconnected.
It's installed at my parents' house for now, so it could be why "disconnected". In the mean time, if anyone can shed some lights, that'd be great.
Thanks.
I’ve got a Wallbox installed in my concrete garage that blocks my home wifi signal. I’ve used Bluetooth on my phone to update the Wallbox software but, otherwise, it’s always “disconnected” but works just fine. I monitor charging with the MyNISSAN app.
To have it connected all the time it needs to use WiFi. Then the Wallbox app can reach it over Internet.
Otherwise it's Bluetooth so you need to be close to it.
Otherwise it's Bluetooth so you need to be close to it.
I plug my ChargePoint flex charger which I have set to 40amps as well and it’s charged by morning. I think how long it takes is dependent on how much battery you used. It’s not something I think about. Charging really takes one second, I plug it in and go away. About 3 hours for 20%
The Wallbox can be controlled via bluetooth or wifi, but for the latter it needs to have internet connectivity. Disconnected means it can't get to the internet, and your phone is not near enough for it to communicate via bluetooth either. However, the charger will still work - you just can't see status, configure, or set a schedule.I have a question regarding the Wallbox charger.
Have anyone known how it works? I downloaded the app, registered an account. Added the charger. It said Disconnected.
It's installed at my parents' house for now, so it could be why "disconnected". In the mean time, if anyone can shed some lights, that'd be great.
Thanks.
Thanks for all the info. I was so tired after having it done to take the car for testing the charger.
So, if I don't set up a schedule, I can just plug it in and forget it? Or setting timer to charge it to certain SoC?
Even I used a 60A breaker, I set the dial to 5 (32A) for now. I think I read somewhere the Ariya can only take max 32A.
It begs the question, why don't I have it installed at my house? Well, the route from breaker panel to the garage is quite complex. To have it done right, cost quite a bit. And I just lost my job, so... My parents' house and mine are just a block away, so at least they won't complain I haven't visited...
So, if I don't set up a schedule, I can just plug it in and forget it? Or setting timer to charge it to certain SoC?
Even I used a 60A breaker, I set the dial to 5 (32A) for now. I think I read somewhere the Ariya can only take max 32A.
It begs the question, why don't I have it installed at my house? Well, the route from breaker panel to the garage is quite complex. To have it done right, cost quite a bit. And I just lost my job, so... My parents' house and mine are just a block away, so at least they won't complain I haven't visited...
There's optimal - try to keep the battery between ~30-70%, and then there's practical - charge when you need to and don't worry about it that much... It's really a matter of how much you want to put into it, and how long you think you'll own the car. The Ariya has a decent buffer, so charging it to 100% isn't as bad as charging some other cars to 100%.Thanks for all the info. I was so tired after having it done to take the car for testing the charger.
So, if I don't set up a schedule, I can just plug it in and forget it? Or setting timer to charge it to certain SoC?
Even I used a 60A breaker, I set the dial to 5 (32A) for now. I think I read somewhere the Ariya can only take max 32A.
It begs the question, why don't I have it installed at my house? Well, the route from breaker panel to the garage is quite complex. To have it done right, cost quite a bit. And I just lost my job, so... My parents' house and mine are just a block away, so at least they won't complain I haven't visited...
Sorry to hear about the job. I hope you're able to find something else soon!
I hope you're able to find new work soon, too.Thanks for all the info. I was so tired after having it done to take the car for testing the charger.
So, if I don't set up a schedule, I can just plug it in and forget it? Or setting timer to charge it to certain SoC?
Even I used a 60A breaker, I set the dial to 5 (32A) for now. I think I read somewhere the Ariya can only take max 32A.
It begs the question, why don't I have it installed at my house? Well, the route from breaker panel to the garage is quite complex. To have it done right, cost quite a bit. And I just lost my job, so... My parents' house and mine are just a block away, so at least they won't complain I haven't visited...
If you're using the EVSE supplied with the Ariya it will do a max of 30A. You can just plug in and it will charge until the car is full. If you want to stop charging before full battery, you'll need to set a schedule for times to start/stop charging. However, this needs to be done before plugging into your car. You can do this via bluetooth when you're next to it. The WallBox doesn't have a timer feature. You could set your own timer and then start and stop a charge session remotely if the WallBox is reachable via internet.
But with charging at your parents, its probably more convenient to let it go to 100% instead of micromanaging it. The battery does have a buffer, and hopefully this is just a short term situation.
Thanks for the job wishes. Got a couple interview lined up. Still nervous talking as always, I'm very much an introvert type, so it's always a challenge.I hope you're able to find new work soon, too.
If you're using the EVSE supplied with the Ariya it will do a max of 30A. You can just plug in and it will charge until the car is full. If you want to stop charging before full battery, you'll need to set a schedule for times to start/stop charging. However, this needs to be done before plugging into your car. You can do this via bluetooth when you're next to it. The WallBox doesn't have a timer feature. You could set your own timer and then start and stop a charge session remotely if the WallBox is reachable via internet.
But with charging at your parents, its probably more convenient to let it go to 100% instead of micromanaging it. The battery does have a buffer, and hopefully this is just a short term situation.
I set up the charging at my parents' as it's straight forward, run conduit outside along the wall for 75-ft rather than going in attic with very limited crawlspace. I will very much utilize the free EVgo charging, and at the dealer as well. Having one at home keeps my anxiety at bay. Well, when I sell my parent's house, or move in, I will have some perk
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