ChargePoint Home Flex User manual

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ChargePoint® Home Flex
16A-50A Flexible Amperage Charger
Electrician’s Pre-Installation Tips
Before beginning work, check the site for appropriate mounting location and electrical capacity.
1. Ensure the homeowner has chosen an installation location that allows
the charging cable to reach the car's charging port while still providing
slack. Ensure there is a stud available at the desired location for
mounting the charging station. Ensure there is WiFi signal available.
Note: Outdoor installation is an option, but requires an outdoor-rated,
weather-resistant electrical outlet or hardwired installation.
2. Determine the desired charging amperage with the homeowner. Home Flex can be installed at a variety
of amperages. Choose based on the availability of space or electrical capacity in the panel, the desired
speed of charging, and whether the homeowner prefers a hardwired or plug-in installation.
Home Flex can also be wired for higher amperages. Consult all applicable codes for breaker and wire
sizing requirements. The field-wiring terminal is rated to 105˚C and accepts a maximum of 16 mm2
(6 AWG) wire.
CAUTION: Home Flex is a continuous load device. The circuit must be rated for 125% of the
maximum load.
Circuit Rating Max Load Estimated Range per Hour Plug-in Hardwire
50 A 40 A 30 miles/48 km yes yes
40 A 32 A 25 miles/40 km yes yes
30 A 24 A 18 miles/29 km no yes
20 A 16 A 12 miles/19 km no yes
Important: In Canada, a plug-in installation is only allowed with a 50 amp circuit.
Circuit Rating Max Load Estimated Range per Hour Plug-in Hardwire
80 A 50 A 37 miles/60 km no yes
70 A 50 A 37 miles/60 km no yes
60 A 48 A 36 miles/58 km no yes

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3. Determine the plug type purchased by the homeowner. It is either a
NEMA 6-50 or 14-50 type plug.
4. Determine if the desired circuit rating requires a hardwired circuit.
5. Ensure the electrical panel supports a 240 V dedicated circuit with a
new, dedicated, non-GFCI two-pole circuit breaker, in accordance with
local codes and ordinances.
Note: If local codes require a GFCI breaker for plug-in installation,
ChargePoint recommends a hardwire installation. We do not
recommend using a GFCI breaker as the Home Flex has charging
circuit interrupting device (CCID) protection. Using a GFCI breaker in
the panel can cause nuisance tripping.
6. For plug-in installations, the NEMA outlet should be located 500-660
mm (20-26 in) from the ground adjacent to the stud where the
charging station will be mounted.
Note: The input power cable is 300 mm (12 in) long (as per the National
Electric Code for EV chargers). Ensure the outlet is installed close
enough to the stud for the input power cable to plug in.
7. Follow all applicable codes and ordinances and pull a permit for
completing the electrical work as required.
Refer to the full Installation Guide and mounting template for additional
information. The Installation Guide is available in the box and online at
chargepoint.com/guides.
Questions?
Call U.S. and Canada toll-free [phone] or submit a support request at
https://www.chargepoint.com/support/. Assistance is available 24 hours a day.
For additional ChargePoint Home Flex installation guidance, visit chargepoint.com/homeinstall.
CAUTION: In areas with frequent thunderstorms, add surge protection at the service panel for all
circuits. Ensure all power and ground connections, especially those at the breaker and bus bar,
are clean and tight. Remove all oxide from all conductors and terminals before connecting wiring.
14-50 6-50
300 mm
(12 in)
500-600 mm
(20-26 in)