Should I get a hardwire or plug-in charger?

Installation

Should I get a hardwire or plug-in charger?

October 19, 2022

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Nick Sherry
Electrical Lead

TL;DR

Some wall-mounted EV chargers, like the EnelX JuiceBox series, offer both hardwire and plug-in options. A hardwired charger runs the electrical circuit directly to the device, while a plug-in device requires a 240 volt outlet to be installed. The charger is then wall-mounted and plugged into the outlet.

While a plug-in charger offers more flexibility since it can be removed, we recommend hardwire installation where possible since it is a safer, better looking, and more weatherproof option. Hardwire installations are also more reliable as they are less likely to “trip” and require reset.

If you're still deciding what charger to get, check out the Treehouse EV charger guide.

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