Vicente_Valtieri
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I recently installed a ChargePoint Home Flex Level 2 charger for my 2023 Nissan Ariya Engage, and I thought I’d share my setup and experience in case it helps anyone else.
I opted for a 220VAC NEMA 14-50 outlet instead of hardwiring the unit. Out of the box, the Home Flex is set to a default of 16 amps, which isn’t ideal for faster charging. I reached out to ChargePoint customer service, and they remotely adjusted it to a 40-amp max load since I have a 50-amp circuit breaker installed. They just needed my unit to be connected to Wi-Fi to make the change. After a couple of resets, everything worked perfectly.
If you hardwire the unit and upgrade to a higher-rated circuit breaker, you can push the max load up to 48 amps, but that requires a licensed electrician to ensure your wiring and panel can handle it. According to the service manual:
I opted for a 220VAC NEMA 14-50 outlet instead of hardwiring the unit. Out of the box, the Home Flex is set to a default of 16 amps, which isn’t ideal for faster charging. I reached out to ChargePoint customer service, and they remotely adjusted it to a 40-amp max load since I have a 50-amp circuit breaker installed. They just needed my unit to be connected to Wi-Fi to make the change. After a couple of resets, everything worked perfectly.
If you hardwire the unit and upgrade to a higher-rated circuit breaker, you can push the max load up to 48 amps, but that requires a licensed electrician to ensure your wiring and panel can handle it. According to the service manual:
- A 50-amp breaker (like mine) gives you 40 amps, charging about 30 miles/48 km per hour.
- A 60-amp breaker provides 48 amps, charging around 36 miles/60 km per hour.
- A 70- or 80-amp breaker also charges at 36 miles/60 km per hour, but requires hardwiring.