Lucid Home Charger Powering Option

[Pavlova]

Just wondering... has anyone tried powering the Lucid Home Charger using a kit like below? Or custom made with thicker gauge?

Or... is it just hard-wire only?

 

[Bobby]

Just wondering... has anyone tried powering the Lucid Home Charger using a kit like below? Or custom made with thicker gauge?

Or... is it just hard-wire only?

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Depends on the amount of amperage you intend to run. Consult an electrician.

 

[Pavlova]

40A is all I need. And I have installed it myself before but it was different brand charger. Was just curious if anyone has done this method already.

 

[Bobby]

40A is all I need. And I have installed it myself before but it was different brand charger. Was just curious if anyone has done this method already.

I guess I'm just not sure what method you are referring to. The picture you posted is just a picture of some wire. There are specific standards for the gauge of the wire based on the amperage of the breaker that you intend to use. The Lucid charger is set up to be hardwired. Check the codes for your area as to whether it needs to be run in conduit, etc.

 

[Pavlova]

I guess my question wasn't clear... my bad... I was asking if Lucid's charger was meant to be used via hard-wire only or not. But you've answered my question. Thanks.

 

[thommev]

I guess my question wasn't clear... my bad... I was asking if Lucid's charger was meant to be used via hard-wire only or not. But you've answered my question. Thanks.

One of the Lucid chargers is mobile charger (here). This is a 40A charger, meant to be plugged into various types of sockets. It comes with a NEMA 14-50 adapter for 240v charging, and a 110v adapter as well (standard wall socket). You can buy adapters for other sockets (like the dryer's 30A NEMA 14-30 here).

The other one is the 80A charger (here). That is hard-wired.

 

[thommev]

One of the Lucid chargers is mobile charger (here). This is a 40A charger, meant to be plugged into various types of sockets. It comes with a NEMA 14-50 adapter for 240v charging, and a 110v adapter as well (standard wall socket). You can buy adapters for other sockets (like the dryer's 30A NEMA 14-40 here).

The other one is the 80A charger (here). That is hard-wired.

I should have also mentioned for that 40A adapter I think the wire you mentioned would work. But I am not an electrician and I don't know if your utility/city code requires something different. Since you asked the question, I assume you aren't an electrician either - so maybe check with whoever you are hiring