Bob, The EVSE you are looking at lists: Rated current & voltage: 120v-220v / 16A. I would assume that it will signal the electric vehicle it plugs into that it can supply a maximum of 16 Amps at 120v when plugged into 120v and 240v when plugged into 240v.
However, a simple description of an EVSE says: Using two-way communication between the charger and car, the correct charging current is set based on the maximum current the charger can provide as well as the maximum current the car can receive. Maybe it is just the current that is communicated, and the car's charger accepts 120 to 220 volts, and keeps the current used at 16 Amps or below, assuming the vehicle being charged can accept 16 Amps. Someone more knowledgeable please chime in now................... I bought a used EVSE to handle 30 Amps at 220v, but it is a large, heavy cabinet, and I am second guessing the purchase. It is still sitting, waiting for me to attach it to a pole. I have most of the wiring ready. My 120v 16A charger is working fine for a daily use of 15 to 30 miles. 220v at 16A would be a better next step for me. Alan -----Original Message----- ^From: EV <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Robert Bruninga via EV ^Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2019 1:40 PM ^To: Electric Vehicle Discussion List <[email protected]> ^Cc: Robert Bruninga <[email protected]>; [email protected] ^Subject: [EVDL] Dual voltage EVSE?^ ^Amazon has this dual voltage EVSE ($189) that includes the adapter to 240 V 20 amp plug. https://www.amazon.com/BougeRV-Portable-Electric-Charging-Compatible/dp/B07BM1XT4Q/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=dual+voltage+evse&qid=1559162151&s=gateway&sr=8-1 ^Does anyone know if these things signal 12 amps at both voltages (it doesn't know what it is plugged into, though it could easily sense the voltage and switch). ^Or does it do 16 amps at either voltage. This would not be good for 15amp general purpose use. ^Inquiring minds... etc ^Bob, Wb4APR _______________________________________________ UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org Please discuss EV drag racing at NEDRA (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEDRA)
