NJguy

Also add Rt 23 Automall, Butler NJ to this list. Purchased from them a couple of weeks ago. They also sell Nissan so they have plenty experience with electric vehicles and were great when I purchased from them.

So if I ever intend to get a plug installed onto the end of this LCS-25 I would be ok getting the 30amp breaker now (instead of the 25amp breaker?). If it doesn't make a difference maybe I'll just do what you did and get the 30amp breaker but still getting the 8-2 wire since it doesn't make a difference to have higher rated wire with lower amps (and the cost is cheaper :) Score on that one). Also, looks like it's approximately an 85 foot run. Does it matter that it is that long of a run? Driveway is on exact opposite side of the panel. Thanks for all the help people. Really appreciate the conversation.

I hear you jdbob but the manual says to use a 25amp breaker which is why I wasn't thinking of putting in a 20amp breaker. I know it's drawing less, which is why I went with the CC LCS 4.8KWH instead of the HCS 7.2KWH. LCS was $100 less and, like others, I intend to keep this car for 5 to 7 years so getting bigger didn't make sense at this point.

Thanks murphy. I was thinking that but wasn't sure. Electrician will be here Tuesday. CC should be here by Friday. I want to get electric run because it is a long run (or at least I think it is). So 8-2 it is then. Believe it or not Lowes (in NJ) has the 8-2 on sale for $1.27/ft compared to the 10-2 at $1.50 per foot so I thought it would be smart to do 8-2 if I could put the 25 or 30amp breaker. Noticed that Lowes has a SquareD Homeline 25amp double pole breaker in stock so I should be good with that. Thanks for the help. Really enjoy looking at pics of the different setups people have. I'll be sure to post mine too when it goes up.

Ordered the LCS-25 Hard Wired and it will be here Friday for my week old Energi. My panel box is on the opposite side of my driveway so I'll probably have to run 55 to 70ft of wire. With your experience here can I install 8-2 wire (so I future proof my wire) with the 25amp breaker? If I cannot readily get a 25amp breaker can I install a 30amp breaker? If I install the 8-2 I believe I can upgrade to a 40amp later if I ever upgrade. I was debating on installing outside or inside a mud room. I think I will install in the mudroom but wanted to hear from those of you that have it installed outside (I don't have a garage). Any issues? I am getting the holster too. This car is unbelievably awesome. Very excited I got this instead of the Fusion Hybryid Titanium. The price on this was actually less with incentives from Ford and the dealer. Have only seen one on the road here in NNJ so far. Looking forward to seeing more.