Lower gauge = thicker wires = can handle more power
The magic term is “contractor cord”
But above all, never pull more than 12 amps from a regular household outlet. Most of them are only designed to deliver 15 amps. Even at 12 you risk tripping the circuit breaker.
I don’t know about other EVs but in my Model Y I can set how many amps my car will attempt to charge with. For most people, or if you’re unsure, I’d recommend setting it to 12 even if you can go higher.
You mean “don’t use a higher gauge” I assume
Lower gauge = thicker wires = can handle more power
The magic term is “contractor cord”
But above all, never pull more than 12 amps from a regular household outlet. Most of them are only designed to deliver 15 amps. Even at 12 you risk tripping the circuit breaker.
Oops, yeah. Thank you.
I don’t know about other EVs but in my Model Y I can set how many amps my car will attempt to charge with. For most people, or if you’re unsure, I’d recommend setting it to 12 even if you can go higher.