How to DIY install 240V Level 2 Charger NEMA 14-50 for Nissan Leaf, Hyundai Kona/Ioniq or Chev Bolt?

I remade this video in 2020 to help more people in the EV community, not just #Nissan #Leaf

As a DIYer, I just want to help people who bought an EV without hiring an electrician. For me (and probably many other EV consumers), these are my goals:
(1) It charges the car
(2) It is safe and it doesn't burn the house down
(3) Family members don't get electrocuted
(4) It works until the lease ends/sell the vehicle
(5) Receptacle looks pretty and flush with the wall
(6) Air conditioning, dryer run at the same time while charging the car without tripping

If the installation satisfies all that, it's all that matters. Is it 100% up to those "by the book" code? Not sure and it's not my priority. I can understand why an electrician needs to follow every single rule because that's part of your job.

Personally, I don't agree with every single local code. In Canada, take Romex 14/2 for example, code says we have to use Romex NMD90 300V rated (thicker plastic insulation than U.S., 90 degree rated). In other words, we cannot buy cables from the States and use Romex NM-B 600V rated (paper sheath and thinner plastic insulation, 90 degree rated) because this will fail the inspection here. How can it be more dangerous to use NM-B in Toronto or to use NMD90 in New York for dry location, when we are on the same electric grid with 120V output and similar weather zone (4 feet frost line)? Please convince me with scientific lab data that this would be unsafe and dangerous, it would be appreciated.

Questions you may have:

Q: Will this work for 2019/2020 Leaf e-Plus?
A: According to the information from Nissan official site, it takes 8 hours for fully charged and 11.5 hours for e-Plus. I would assume Leaf e-Plus has the charger as the base model (30A output). In other words, they didn't change the 6.6 kW on-board charger for Type 2 AC charging. This has to be confirmed. If Leaf e-Plus has a more powerful charger or it upgraded the on-board charger, then 8 AWG and 40A breaker IS NOT GOING TO BE ENOUGH but doesn't look like to be the case.

Q: Does this 14-50R work for Tesla?
A: Tesla Model 3, Model X, Model S comes with a "mobile charger" which is rated 32A uses 14-50. You can also buy the J1772 adapter. Yes that would work with 8/3 + 40A breaker. But it will NOT work if you install other Telsa Wall charger drawing more than 32A, you may need 6 AWG cable or even thicker cable. For example, Tesla Wall Connector requires 100A breaker and it draws 75A.

Q:Does this work for other EV besides Nissan Leaf?
A: For cars that supports universal SAE #J1772 connector with NEMA 14-50 plug, that should work, not limited to Hyundai Kona/Ioniq, Chevrolet Volt/Bolt EV, Hyundai Kona/Ioniq, Kia NIRO, Tesla, Toyota Prius Prime, BMW i3 and Honda Clarity

Q: What is NMD90? and what is NM-B?
A: It is a U.S vs Canada thingy. Most of these Romex cables are made by the same company Southwire in the States. But they name them differently and have slightly different spec. For example, NMD90 6/3 max amp = 65A but NM-B 6/3 max amp = 55A. The number 90 is temperature rating.

Q: How much rebate did you get from Ontario for the EV?
A: We got $14,000 CAD fro the government (Doug Ford cut this in 2018). In 2020, the rebate for Ontario is $5,000 CAD.

Q: Did you get installation rebate?
A: No, DIY Installation with no inspection so I am not eligible for rebate.

Q: Is this up to code?
A: Not sure, you tell me if I made any mistake and I will try to correct them.

Q: What is that grey color PVC conduit for?
A: It's 120V 20A 12 AWG THHN/T90 equivalent cables inside the conduit for my Lincoln 140 welder and my Evolution 12" concrete cutter.

Q: Do you need GFCI in garage?
A: Check your local code. In Ontario, it is not required for enclosed garage (carport is another story), but it is good to exceed code.

Q: Is main service panel 100 Amp good enough?
Yes, common sense. Just don't dry clothes (30A), turn on AC (30A), roast a turkey (40A) and charge the car (40A) at the same time! Since we use the timer to schedule the charging from 12AM-6AM, this is absolutely no necessary to upgrade to 200 Amp.

Q: Why do you have a sub panel?
A: This was a DIY project I did many years ago:
http://www.diyable.com/diy-240v-sub-panel-siemens-eql8100d/

Related Products:
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- Talon LGP1S 50-Amp Enclosed, Outdoor Rated, Receptacle
https://www.amazon.ca/Talon-LGP1S-Enclosed-Outdoor-Receptacle/dp/B00M3H6494

- Leviton 50 Amp Range Receptacle
https://www.homedepot.ca/product/leviton-50-amp-range-receptacle/1000113579

- NuTek Airtight Range & Dryer Plastic Box
https://www.homedepot.ca/product/nutek-airtight-range-dryer-plastic-box/1000404486

Disclaimer: This is for reference only, hire a licensed electrician if you are not comfortable. You can get killed or burn your house down if you do not know what you are doing. But I strongly recommend all the serious DIY people should do it themselves, then get inspected.

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