A NEMA 14-50  is always the better choice, IMHO. It allows you options, while a 
direct connection leaves no options for a failed charger, a visitor with 
different charging needs, you can take your charger with you... The list goes 
on.

  If you don't do the installation of the 14-50 properly, loose connections may 
cause you headaches, but that is also true of direct connection of the EV 
charger, and you can't simply unplug the faulty charger and swap a replacement 
without calling an electrician and waiting for several days. Or if you are so 
inclined, you can unplug the faulty charger and tighten up the connections.

I would HIGHLY suggest that you get an upgrade for your 14-50 cord cap ("plug" for you 
non-electricians :-) ) that has a handle that allows an ordinary person to safely pull out and plug 
in the 14-50 without being tempted to wrap your fingers around the sides and touch the liave 
prongs. Here is a link to a 14-50 plug with a "power grip" sold by Northern Tool for the 
RV crowd:

  
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://www.northerntool.com/products/camco-power-grip-rv-replacement-male-plug-50-amp-rv-plug-nema-14-50p-for-existing-rv-power-cord-50amp-rated-for-125-250v-12500w-features-ergonomic-power-grip-handle-6833855%3Fsrsltid%3DAfmBOoonDqqw715Gqm7KSQNN_7Sww65dSfSES1cox5eSOtSA9avmdSiD

Bill D.


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