Peter Kiener Posted April 10, 2013 at 06:24 PM Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 at 06:24 PM I know most folks are likely to go with the Levitron (ford) chargerI just wanted to post that the Siemans Versicharge (L2) works very well and easily with the NRG I got the one with a plug so I could take it with me if I move.It is very easy to connect up to the car and the thing I like most, the EVSE has a dummy proof ( for me!!) delay offset for charging so you can set and for later (cheaper rates) and forget it. The only thing I do not like is it does "buzz" a bit even when not actually charging; this makes me think I am just wasting some level of power. Fortunately, when I got it installed I also had the elctrician install a wall switch by it so most of the time it is completely off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluggedin Posted April 10, 2013 at 07:54 PM Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 at 07:54 PM I know most folks are likely to go with the Levitron (ford) chargerI just wanted to post that the Siemans Versicharge (L2) works very well and easily with the NRG I got the one with a plug so I could take it with me if I move.It is very easy to connect up to the car and the thing I like most, the EVSE has a dummy proof ( for me!!) delay offset for charging so you can set and for later (cheaper rates) and forget it. The only thing I do not like is it does "buzz" a bit even when not actually charging; this makes me think I am just wasting some level of power. Fortunately, when I got it installed I also had the elctrician install a wall switch by it so most of the time it is completely off The Ford/Leviton L2 charger is both quiet and runs cool, even when charging but the Siemans Versicharge L2 will do nicely. Don't forget you can also set charging times up on myfordmobile.com as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Kiener Posted April 10, 2013 at 09:21 PM Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 at 09:21 PM thanksI think In knew that but also it is ahead on my learning curve. I have to get that set up this weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff_h Posted April 10, 2013 at 10:32 PM Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 at 10:32 PM I know most folks are likely to go with the Levitron (ford) charger I just wanted to post that the Siemans Versicharge (L2) works very well and easily with the NRG I got the one with a plug so I could take it with me if I move.It is very easy to connect up to the car and the thing I like most, the EVSE has a dummy proof ( for me!!) delay offset for charging so you can set and for later (cheaper rates) and forget it. The only thing I do not like is it does "buzz" a bit even when not actually charging; this makes me think I am just wasting some level of power. Fortunately, when I got it installed I also had the elctrician install a wall switch by it so most of the time it is completely off I've only taken a quick look at each, did like the Siemens model based on the video that a user posted on Amazon... I still need to do more looking. The feature of setting the charge time as noted above is related to the car itself and the controls from the mobile app, and has nothing to do with whatever charger is used - is that correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluggedin Posted April 10, 2013 at 10:58 PM Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 at 10:58 PM I've only taken a quick look at each, did like the Siemens model based on the video that a user posted on Amazon... I still need to do more looking. The feature of setting the charge time as noted above is related to the car itself and the controls from the mobile app, and has nothing to do with whatever charger is used - is that correct? Yes. However, Peter is saying he will be able to do it through his charger or myfordmobile.com...or that is how I read his post anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter80 Posted April 11, 2013 at 02:45 AM Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 at 02:45 AM No, the Siemens has the delay built into the unit itself for those vehicles which do not have a function similar to the MyFordMobile app. With the app, that feature on a chargepoint is redundant, but some may prefer to do it with the chargepoint rather than the app. That would make the app the redundant one. ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Kiener Posted April 11, 2013 at 06:02 AM Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 at 06:02 AM Correct on the charger itself just a push of a button for those like me who may be somewhat mentally challanged when it comes to down loading and using apps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Schuck Posted April 11, 2013 at 04:22 PM Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 at 04:22 PM I know most folks are likely to go with the Levitron (ford) chargerI just wanted to post that the Siemans Versicharge (L2) works very well and easily with the NRG I got the one with a plug so I could take it with me if I move.It is very easy to connect up to the car and the thing I like most, the EVSE has a dummy proof ( for me!!) delay offset for charging so you can set and for later (cheaper rates) and forget it. The only thing I do not like is it does "buzz" a bit even when not actually charging; this makes me think I am just wasting some level of power. Fortunately, when I got it installed I also had the elctrician install a wall switch by it so most of the time it is completely off If anybody is interested, I just got off the phone with Leviton concerning charge rates for the Energi. They have not done an analysis for the Fusion Energi at this time however he did give me the numbers for the CMax. The initial charge rate for the EVB40 L2 Charger is 3.6 kW which degrades to around 720 W near a full charge and then the unit draws 300mA quiescently (turn it off). This results in a much lower power cost than anticipated using their 9.6kW numbers. I am going to plot the actual curve as soon as I get my home unit. It looks as if the total power draw will be lower than 4kWh. We will see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlugMeIn Posted April 11, 2013 at 06:58 PM Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 at 06:58 PM Siemens makes some marvelous equipment, that's who I am going with 100%. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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