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marcheLLL

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I usually charge it at home with a 240V, 30-amp charger. Before, it would charge from 18% to 22% in like 3.5-4 hours, but now it's taking longer. I first noticed this around late June when we started using the AC more. But looking at the data, it doesn't seem like anything's really messing with the charging. I've been using the same charger and the garage temperature has been going up steadily.

I'm using a regular NEMA 15-40 outlet. I've heard people talk about using a fancier NEMA 15-40R outlet, but I'm not sure if it's worth it. The temperature difference between the two days wasn't much.

I'm wondering if everyone else's ACs turning on and off might be messing with the voltage, which could be slowing down the charging. Has anyone else had this problem, especially during the summer?
 
You know that sometimes the connectors of the NEMA can loosen over time. This is why you are noticing slower charging. Indeed, it is a better idea to think about a receptacle that can support the high-amp draw that EV chargers require.
 

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