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Homes in most of the US get 3-phase 240v (120 0 -120) at the panel and it's split into 120v for most of the outlets. Some outlets are 240v (oven, dryer). So it
by lttlrck 3y ago
Homes in most of the US get 3-phase 240v (120 0 -120) at the panel and it's split into 120v for most of the outlets. Some outlets are 240v (oven, dryer).
So it's straightforward to get a 240V charger installed.
- dreamcompiler 3y agoNo. US homes get split-phase power which is two phases (not three) 180 degrees apart. 3-phase power is three phases 120 degrees apart, and it's extremely rare in single-family homes in the US.
- Symbiote 3y agoThree phase in Europe (and most of the world) means 220V @ 0°, 220V @ 120°, 220V @ 240°, 0V (neutral). There is 220V between any phase and neutral, and 400V between any pair of phases. I'm not am electrical engineer, but I think the car charger would be using 400V in this case. If you're ever in a datacentre or factory in Europe (including the UK), you will probably see fist-sized red plugs and sockets to provide about 60A at 220/400V.