Home Charger Recommendation?

[NoseyReporter]

The Gravity will be our first EV.

We know absolutely nothing about EVs and need to install a home charger.

I was leaning towards just picking up a Tesla charger but figured I'd ask for a recommendations before ordering something.

 

[borski]

Please review this thread: https://lucidowners.com/threads/new-to-lucid-–-charging-tips-home-setup-advice.12778/

And please search the forum. This has been answered a number of times. Welcome!

 

[scal_air]

For your Gravity (congrats by the way), I think you are correct in going with a Tesla
charger. It’s a solid charger and I have seen very few complaints about them.

 

[DrZorro]

I bought the Tesla Universal Home Charger for my Gravity and it works great...It's also great to have the backwards compatibility to charge non-NACS vehicles (such as the Air) should you end up with a rental Air if your car goes in for service.

 

[lucidtouringman]

Charge point worked out well for me

 

[NoseyReporter]

Wonder if it's worth thinking about a bi directional charger.

 

[Bill AGT]

The Gravity will be our first EV.

We know absolutely nothing about EVs and need to install a home charger.

I was leaning towards just picking up a Tesla charger but figured I'd ask for a recommendations before ordering something.

Congrats on the Gravity! I am partial to bigger is better. I was looking at the Lucid 80 Amp but it’s backordered. I bought the Autel Maxi charger. Still 80Amp (or can be set lower) and is later tech than the Lucid. Take a look.

 

[scal_air]

Wonder if it's worth thinking about a bi directional charger.

I've been waiting two years for V2H....

 

[Neurio]

If V2H is mentioned one more time, I think it'll trigger @SaratogaLefty like Beetlejuice

 

[SaratogaLefty]

Did somebody call me?? Oh V2H? Yeah over 3 years waiting for me but I've been assured its coming soon!!

 

[californiaboy935]

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I’d go with the Lucid branded one, because it’s so damn pretty and will have V2H coming soon!

 

[scal_air]

Hahahaha! Hi ya Lefty! We have all heard the countless stories of an unnamed high level Lucid executive assuring the poster, that V2H will be coming in a couple weeks, couple months, or by the end of the quarter. I haven't heard one recently though...

 

[SaratogaLefty]

Just a couple of months ago I was told by a senior executive that it will be here before year end. As you mentioned scal we have heard this many times before. That said, I do like the LCHCS very much; it does a quick job of charging my Dream.

 

[iThinkEV]

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I’d go with the Lucid branded one, because it’s so damn pretty and will have V2H coming soon!

Holy moly. $1200?!!

-iThinkEV-

 

[californiaboy935]

Holy moly. $1200?!!

-iThinkEV-

Worth every penny

 

[scal_air]

Holy moly. $1200?!!

-iThinkEV-

Yep, these aren't cheap. Here's an Enphase charger that can be integrated into an Enphase solar system that can charge with excess solar production - $1176

Enphase IQ 80 EV Charger: Unleash Maximum Charging Power at Home | Enphase https://share.google/TcxEIuxPzQ8UM5PSP

Here's an article regarding the not yet released Enphase Bi-directional charger. They estimate the cost to be $4K-$5K. Let's hope Lucid makes good on their promise to have bi-directional charging on their home EVSE.

Enphase Bidirectional EV Charger May Be a Game Changer https://share.google/5vn9Vp4PWK0xZU9vW

 

[NoseyReporter]

Looks like the best move is to wait on anything bi directional.

I guess we'll just get a Tesla charger, and make sure all the wiring and breaker is overkill.

 

[californiaboy935]

Looks like the best move is to wait on anything bi directional.

I guess we'll just get a Tesla charger, and make sure all the wiring and breaker is overkill.

Why buy something twice?

 

[scal_air]

Your wiring and breaker should support 100 amps. You may need a new subpanel but totally worth doing it now instead of later. Consider a 240V outlet with mobile charger as a temporary as you wait - cheaper and you'll have something while traveling.