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Some specs and location detail so everyone else know what we are discussing: http://www.nissanusa.com/content/dam/nissan/request-brochure/en/2013/pdf/2013-nissan-leaf-en.pdf 2013 Leaf with on-board L2 6kW & L3 CHA capability GWB= George Washington Bridge on I95 used between NJ<>NY Seth's Home<>Work round-trip consumes 74 energy miles, & will be more in Winter. Will need at least L2 3kW work-place charging. http://api.plugshare.com/view/location/75610 Shows few L3 CHA but, plenty of L2 EVSE encase you need to replenish miles before you get home. I suggest you compare using both the plugshare app and their website. I found the app lacking in some features that their website offers. Comparing lower cost L2 EVSE to carry with you for charging at work: http://evseupgrade.com/?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=2 EVSE Upgrade for 2013-2014 Nissan LEAF (high-power) Model: UN2R3H Shipping Weight: 8lbs $287.00 + S&H both Level 1 and 2 Outlet Type: NEMA L6-30R (30A 240V Twist-Lock) (*optional adapter needed for standard 120v outlet) Input Voltage: 100-250 volts AC 50/60 HZ Power output: programmable from 6 to 12/16 amps on 100-167 volts* programmable from 6 to 20 amps on 168-250 volts Cord length is unchanged from original; approximately 23 feet total reach. http://store.openevse.com/products/openevse-30a-charge-station-combo OpenEVSE Kit - 30A Deluxe $265 + S&H both Level 1 and 2 30A Circuit - 24A Continuous 20A Circuit - 16A Continuous 15A Circuit - 12A Continuous http://www.clippercreek.com/store/product/charging-station-lcs-20-level-2/?gclid=CKTAw-TCmMoCFVMWHwodFWMORw Clipper Creek LCS-20 Only L2 3kW, no charging current control (like above), = inflexible, & more expensive $379 + S&H Once you have your EVSE that you plan to carry on-board with you, you should make a habit of securing it each time you use it, whether at work or not. It all too easy to assume there will be no problems with people messing with your EVSE. But if something happens to it, un-EV-friendly-coworkers, vandals, copper-thives, to where without that portable EVSE you can not charge at work or at relatives/friends, it will take time and money to replace it = It is best to protect,secure it each time you use it. http://insideevs.com/protect-nissan-leaf-level-1-charger-theft-video/ An alternative source for Paul's suggested home L2 6kW EVSE is: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Siemens-VersiCharge-Gen-2-30-Amp-Indoor-Outdoor-Electric-Vehicle-Charger-Plug-In-Bottom-Rear-Fed-with-20-ft-Cord-VC30GRYU/205491633 eBay and shop.google do not show anything better: http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?LH_BIN=1&_from=R40&_sacat=0&_nkw=level+2+charger&_sop=15 https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=level+2+charger&tbm=shop A L2 6kW at home would let you use a lower time-of-use Utility rate (i.e.: charge after 12-midnight to 6a). The higher 6kW charging rate ensures you get a full charge for the smaller, compressed lower-Utility-rate time-window (need to be able to fully charge in less than 5 hours, etc.). For EVLN EV-newswire posts use: http://evdl.org/evln/ {brucedp.150m.com} -- View this message in context: http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/EVSE-for-Seth-s-2013-Leaf-S-home-portable-carry-on-tp4679545.html Sent from the Electric Vehicle Discussion List mailing list archive at Nabble.com. _______________________________________________ UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org Read EVAngel's EV News at http://evdl.org/evln/ Please discuss EV drag racing at NEDRA (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEDRA)
