Question 1

Can i use this hcs-50p charger for my 2014 smart fortwo electric drive for now and later for my telsa model 3?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the HCS-50P can be used to charge the Smart ForTwo ED and the Tesla Model 3. Tesla vehicles have a proprietary connector so you would need to use the Tesla adapter to connector to the standard SAE J1772 connector that our charging stations utilize. The adapter typically comes with the Tesla vehicle.

Question 2

What is the estimated useful life of station, possibly 7 or 10 years? When is replacement of the unit expected?

Accepted Answer

Like any major household appliance - dishwasher, stove, refrigerator, etc. - we expect the average life expectancy of our stations to be about 10 years or more. The stations are tested to go through about 10,000 cycles of initiating and stopping a charge. Also, our owner has been building/designing charging stations since the mid 90's and has stations from back then still operational to this day. We strive to provide the same durability and reliability which is why all of our products are manufactured and tested here in our facility here in Auburn, CA.

Question 3

What's the difference between the 40 and 40P unit?

Accepted Answer

The HCS-40 is a hardwired version and would come with 3 feet on flexible conduit coming of out of the bottom with the wiring sticking out from the conduit another 6 inches for an electrician to use to wire the station to power. The HCS-40P is a plug-in version, which is available with either the NEMA 14-50 or NEMA 6-50 plug, and would plug into the matching outlet. The hardwired HCS-40 is recommended for outdoor installations as the plug-in versions have an indoor rating only.

Question 4

Would this work on 2016 VW eGolf?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the HCS-50P is compatible with the 2016 eGolf as well as all other electric vehicles on the road. The charge time for the eGolf will depend on which model (SE or SEL) that is being charged. The eGolf SE model is limited to charging at 3.6kW and the eGolf SEL model is limited to charging at 7.2kW. Either model of the eGolf would be charged as fast as possible as the HCS-50P can deliver up to 9.6kW for charging. The HCS-50P does have extra power the eGolf would not utilize, however a lot of EV drivers like to have higher power charging stations installed to future proof their installation for a vehicle they may purchase later on.

ASIN	B01L0CIR1U
Best Sellers Rank	#431,624 in Automotive ( See Top 100 in Automotive ) #290 in Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Customer Reviews	4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (605)
Date First Available	August 25, 2016
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Item Weight	19 pounds
Item model number	0920-00-000
Manufacturer	Enphase
Product Dimensions	5.3 x 19.7 x 8.9 inches

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