Thank you—I completely agree. Many people prioritize the fastest and most powerful option without fully understanding the technical trade-offs or the potential costs involved. Upgrading to higher-amperage breakers often requires significant electrical work, and I’ve heard of people spending thousands just to trench their streets, replace entire panels, or accommodate larger setups.
The truth is, most EV drivers don’t need 80A “fast charging” at home for overnight charging. If your car is charging while you sleep, it really doesn’t matter whether it finishes at 2 a.m. or 4 a.m.—you’ll still wake up to a full (or at least 80%) battery. Unless someone is fully depleting their battery every day and needs it charged by early morning, or they rely on quick top-ups throughout the day (like for rideshare driving), a lower-amperage solution is usually more than sufficient.
Personally, I’ve been using a 14-50R outlet with a 40A breaker and a Tesla Mobile Connector for 2.5 years, and it’s been perfectly adequate for my daily needs. I also installed a 50A breaker for a 40A Wallbox charger for my Lucid, and again, it’s more than enough. In fact, I can often charge both vehicles sequentially—starting one at midnight and the other around 3 a.m.—and still have both at 80% by morning if needed.