Schneider Level 2 EV Charger, $699 at Home Depot

You think the German company isn't?

When it comes to Europe, it isn't unions that separate the US from them. Far stronger probability Eaton is competing with a bigger subsidy.

You think the German company isn't?

When it comes to Europe, it isn't unions that separate the US from them. Far stronger probability Eaton is competing with a bigger subsidy.

I work for Schneider, you realize that there are hundreds of thousands of Schneider employees in North America?
Schneider has bought up dozens of small-medium companies in the past decade and has a massive product line, most of them being 100% American made/serviced products.

This product probably came from old Square D. All American.
Just saying.

Also, most locales prohibit the home owner from getting a permit for installing one of these so you can't really install it yourself.

Eh, the economics actually can work out. If you drive 30 miles to and from work, which is not unheard of where I'm at in SE Michigan, it would take about 10 years for the cost of gas to offset the cost of the car + charging. Assuming: Electric Focus, $0.08/kwh off peak charging compared to Gas Focus, 30 mpg with $4/gal gas and 15,000 miles a year of driving on both. That's not too unreasonable, especially when you consider all of the gas you didn't consume.

Wow 10 yr payback! let me run out and buy one now......

Ok, you might be a troll, but in case you aren't, and just didn't know the real facts, let me rant a little.
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It's not just about payback. It's about not having other countries control our economy, it's about not having our soldiers die for nothing, it's about less pollution, preserving this precious planet for our kids, grandkids, etc. (I'm not a tree hugger, but it's a fact that we are really ruining it for future generations)

Where I live, 50% of electricity is generated by a nuclear plant, 30% from hydro, so it really is good for the environment. Heck even Electric Vehicles using electricity generated by a coal plant is much cleaner!

Having a gas station in your garage is also nice!

Do you think flying was cheap when the first commercial flights were available? It has to start somewhere.

Currently, EV owners are usually EV owners because they care about the environment, or they like tech, or like to be early adopters, I can think of many good reasons.

These same people who are spending a fortune on a car like this are the early adopters, the same people who are responsible for the continuous drop in price.

Last but not least, did you know that you will be able to get a 2013 Nissan Leaf in the low 20's if you live in CA (or mid-high 20's anywhere else)?

So, 'lol' as much as you want, but please give this some thought, do some research before making statements like that.
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Don't consider this a personal attack, but an attempt to help share the knowledge about what could be the most important technology for the next several years.

I work for Schneider too, the last time I checked it was a French company.

Don't buy the Electric Vehicle charger from Schneider Electric. Buy from an American company.

Buy it from Eaton Corp, that's where I work. If you can afford an electric vehicle then you should be able to afford to buy one of these chargers made by an American company instead of one from Germany.

Exactly why I would not buy an EV right now. They are strictly suburban/city vehicles and if that's all you do, OK. I like to take trips and the availability of a charging station is too thin. Not to mention, the wait time for the charging process. Now a hybrid vehicle makes alot more sense. And alot cheaper, too.

Don't buy the Electric Vehicle charger from Schneider Electric. Buy from an American company.

Buy it from Eaton Corp, that's where I work. If you can afford an electric vehicle then you should be able to afford to buy one of these chargers made by an American company instead of one from Germany.