Best Home Charger that isn't the FCSP

[Kev12345]

With the giant ford logo on that thing, what happens if you buy a Chevy in the future? Awkward... ?

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[Maquis]

With the giant ford logo on that thing, what happens if you buy a Chevy in the future? Awkward... ?

You can always de-badge the Chevy. ?

 

[FlasherZ]

I guess I succumbed to idea that the FCSP is not particularly good quality. What do you all think?

Also, I have no idea when my FCSP might arrive.

The physical build quality isn't very good.

The electrical build quality is sufficient and the device is safe. New firmware fixed the issue where the upper contactor terminal was absorbing the rising heat from the lower contactor and forcing the unit into a thermal error detection. They appear to have increased the allowable temperature range.

The FCSP works, but it's not built very well and is built with flimsy plastic for an outer shell. If installed outside, I doubt the gray outer bezel will last more than a year, and I can see the thin plastic becoming very brittle within a couple of years and susceptible to some damage.

It definitely is no Clipper Creek CS-100 unit, but then again, it's not the cost of one, either.

Like others have said, if you get it free with the truck, it'll do what you need. If you have to make a choice between buying it and buying another unit, then I'd go with another unit unless you need the FCSP for the HIS solution.

 

[Firestop]

With the giant ford logo on that thing, what happens if you buy a Chevy in the future? Awkward... ?

Question is: Will it charge like a Lightning?????

 

[GrokTime]

Thank you again everyone for your thoughts. My FCSP arrived yesterday. I have an electrician coming out tomorrow but just to give me an estimate.

I am still not sure if I should consider selling the FCSP on ebay and get a good third party unit.

Does the FCSP software compare to the good thirds party units? I would like to be able to keep track of all the charging data. Right now I have been getting by with the mobile charger and I find that it does not provide all the information I would like.

 

[Zprime29]

Yeah I bought mine direct from the utility (Tucson Electric Power) and it was cheaper than Amazon. Additionally - and this is a good note for others to check with their power company - they have a rate discount for EV owners when charging super-off-peak (10p-5a year round) time-of-use. All I need is to provide proof I own an EV.

Edit - for reference:
Super Off-Peak Demand Time-of-Use EV Plan
Super Off-Peak Time-of-Use EV Plan

I'm also with TEP and was just looking at their rebates. Since I have solar with net-metering it says I have to have a 2 way communicating EVSE. Do you know if the Juicebox is in that category? I've got loads of time to watch pricing (Oct 31st reservation) so I'd love to know how it works out for you.

 

[trev5150]

I'm also with TEP and was just looking at their rebates. Since I have solar with net-metering it says I have to have a 2 way communicating EVSE. Do you know if the Juicebox is in that category? I've got loads of time to watch pricing (Oct 31st reservation) so I'd love to know how it works out for you.

Not sure. Maybe? I bought it from them. ($50 less than Amazon BTW). I’ll try to find out Monday. It’s been an in-the-field week so I haven’t had a lot of OFP time during work hours. Will definitely update.

 

[Zprime29]

In case anyone else is interested in the Tucson area, I reached out to TEP and got this reply:


The Ford Charge Station Pro does not qualify for net-metering customers. Currently we have reviewed and approved the following EV Chargers as 2-way communication devices approved to rebate for our residential net-metering customers:

Make	Model
Autel	Maxi US AC W10-N14
ChargePoint	CPH50 (Home Flex)
Enel X	Juicebox 48 (2JBO481RNA-HBWX-300)
Enel X	Juicebox 40 (2JBO401RNA-PJWX-222)
Enel X	Juicebox 32 (2JBO321RNA-PJWX-300)
Solar Edge	SE-EV-SA-US-40P

I've asked about submitting other equipment for review and how they determine if something qualifies. I'll update if there's anything useful provided.

 

[greenne]

One other note...

The FCSP has the 2 pin connection for the backup power. This will work with other fast charge EVs but probably will not work with PHEVs that just have the j1772 plug.

That may be an issue to consider if you have a phev or plan on possibly getting one in the future.

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