EV - Electric Vehicle Charge Port

[Petey303]

I would like to wire up a circuit for a future EV port in the garage in the house I am planning/building. This is a brand new build (architecture phase).

 

In the US, we wire a level 2 charger with 240VAC and 30 or 40A service (the one I have is 30A). Since we have 110VAC here, it is across two phases.

 

My question for the folks here - how would a level 2 charger work in Thailand? Is it just wired across one phase, or do they do something different in Thailand?

 

Note: I do not plan to actually wire up an actual EV charger yet. I will just run the circuit through the panel and to a junction box in the garage.

 

Note: If the levels are not clear - level 1 would be like a trickle charge (I don't want that), level 2 is a good charge (maybe 4 hours to charge your car), and level 3 is a high voltage DC charge (I don't want that).

 

Thanks!

[mistral53]

Since it is for a possible future charger installation, just go with a 3 phase (plus ground) installation, for the max Amperage you are willing to hook up at the panel. Charging power has but one direction to go...........up!

 

check on aliexpress for e.g. SAE j1772 22kw electric car charger ev Level 2 /AC 400V 32A 3 phase plug wallbox Wall-mounted charging station

 

 

[Crossy]

In order to future-proof yourself I would run a 3-phase + N + ground supply to a 32A 5 pin commando outlet in the garage. You can plug any charger (single or 3-phase) into that outlet.

 

For those who don't know this is a commando plug. Readily available here along with the associated outlet, note you need the 5-pin version.

 

 

 

 

 

[Petey303]

Thanks. That is a good answer for me. 

 

I will run a 3-phase + N + ground supply to a junction box (for now). When I get an electric vehicle, I can wire up whatever. Best choice for flexibility - Thank you Crossy and Mistral53!

[Crossy]

2 hours ago, Petey303 said:

I will run a 3-phase + N + ground supply to a junction box (for now). When I get an electric vehicle, I can wire up whatever. Best choice for flexibility - Thank you Crossy and Mistral53!

 

Make sure you wire it in 6mm² cable.