Something to consider:

Everyone knows about the US tax incentives for buying an EV, but less considered is the incentives for buying an EV charger.

The incentives come in the form of a tax credit, up to the maximum of $7,500/$4,000 or how much you owe in taxes (pre withholdings and the like) whichever is lower. The charger credit is up to $1,000.

So, if your taxes are, say, $3,000, then it doesn’t matter if you bought a new or used EV, you’re only getting $3,000 off your taxes, and your charger credit is effectively worthless.

Consider, if practical, buying your EV towards the end of the tax year, and your charger at the beginning of the next one. You’ll minimize the inconvenience of being locked to level 1 charging speeds, while maximizing your tax credits.

Obviously, if you need a level 2 charger you shouldn’t self sabotage and should just buy one. But if you’re counting your pennies, and think you can get by with level 1 for that window, then it’s something to keep in mind.

  • Pretzilla@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    I have the Emporia L2 charger and it’s been working perfectly charging at 48A 11.4kW.

    I just checked the settings in the app and you can manually dial it all the way down to 6A.

    It also has automated rates that integrate with load sensors, but I haven’t explored that yet since I’m on flat ToU and full NEM.

    It’s also the cheapest UL rated unit by a long shot last I looked.

    https://amzn.to/3Lnj5cY