ChargePoint Home Flex Electrician’s Pre-Installation Tips

ChargePoint® Home Flex
16A-50A Flexible Amperage Charger
Electrician's Pre-Installation Tips
Before beginning work, check the site for appropriate mounting location and electrical capacity.
Ensure the homeowner has chosen an installation location that allows
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the charging cable to reach the car's charging port while still providing
slack. Ensure there is a stud available at the desired location for
mounting the charging station. Ensure there is WiFi signal available.
Outdoor installation is an option, but requires an outdoor-rated,
Note:
weather-resistant electrical outlet or hardwired installation.
Determine the desired charging amperage with the homeowner. Home Flex can be installed at a variety
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of amperages. Choose based on the availability of space or electrical capacity in the panel, the desired
speed of charging, and whether the homeowner prefers a hardwired or plug-in installation.
Home Flex is a continuous load device. The circuit must be rated for 125% of the
CAUTION:
maximum load.
Circuit Rating
50 A
40 A
30 A
20 A
In Canada, a plug-in installation is only allowed with a 50 amp circuit.
Important:
Home Flex can also be wired for higher amperages. Consult all applicable codes for breaker and wire
sizing requirements. The field-wiring terminal is rated to 105˚C and accepts a maximum of 16 mm
(6 AWG) wire.
Circuit Rating
80 A
70 A
60 A
Max Load Estimated Range per Hour
40 A 30 miles/48 km
32 A 25 miles/40 km
24 A 18 miles/29 km
16 A 12 miles/19 km
Max Load Estimated Range per Hour
50 A 37 miles/60 km
50 A 37 miles/60 km
48 A 36 miles/58 km
Plug-in Hardwire
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Plug-in Hardwire
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