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Originally Posted by photon
Also have to consider does it matter if it takes that long to charge from 10% to 90%? If it's for city driving what's the average kms per day? 40? In that case you'll only care about 80% to 90% times.. and for the times when you do significant drain in a day stop at a fast charger. But if it's 200km a day then yeah it wouldn't work well.
Just have to weigh the benefits and downsides. Is the added complexity of a hybrid better or worse than the cost (if possible) of running 220V? Some people won't have the option so maybe the hybrid is still better.
My problem is we suited our walkout basement and my parents moved in. So between my stove and dryer and THEIR stove and dryer I think everything is maxed so I'd probably need to spend a decent amount to add a 220 line to the garage.
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There are EV management systems that you could get. It’s essentially a kill switch that will disengage your car’s charger if the load inside the house becomes too great. It is an inexpensive way to be get charging capability while avoiding the panel upgrade if it is maxed out.
It is unlikely you’ll need to get a full charge immediately when you arrive home but your stove or dryer will get priority if you happen to be charging and someone uses a high load appliance.
After a day of driving and use, most people charge their car overnight. It is easier on the grid during off peak hours and with minimal planning I haven’t had material changes to appliance use and charging.