All home owners know or should know this.
Here's some info for you:
"Charging at 17.2 kW of power on a 240 volt circuit may require a home electrical panel upgrade to 400-amp service. Read more about amperage requirements for Level 2 EV charger installation."
from Tesla:
"The recommended home charging installation for Tesla vehicles is a 240 volt NEMA 14- 50 outlet. This outlet is commonly used for electric ranges and large recreational vehicles. Installed with a 50-amp circuit breaker, this outlet enables a recharge rate of about 25 miles per hour...."
Lots of older home still have 100 Amp service panels. Newer homes often have 200 Amp service. Doubtful that many have remaining capacity for additional 50 Amp circuits.
Consult your local power company for cost of additional service line. As well as a licensed electrician to install an added service center dedicated to EV charging. Don't forget inspection cost and scheduling....not quite the plug and play that you tout.
“Don’t forget inspection cost and scheduling....not quite the plug and play that you tout.”
I was using that as a play on words. My bad. My mistake. I know you need a separate circuit for a charger.
I have a insulated garage in the basement under our garage that is not heated but stays fairly warm and added a ceiling mounted electric heater last year with a thermostat to keep it at a constant temp for my old cars and had to add a new circuit. I wanted to keep the garage 55 degrees or warmer at all times. It hardly ever runs unless it gets really cold.
you you have an old panel, consider a replacement anyway. My son is a Master Electrician. He regularly replaces Federal Pacific panels that are in recall.
https://safeandsoundelectric.com/2021/03/17/the-hazards-of-federal-pacific-electrical-panels/
Also, you can add an another panel to your service, for a garage, etc.
Not an issue...if your home is 20+ years old you probably need to replace the panel.
Also, walk around your house and place your hand on the outside of each plug outlet (wall) and on each switch outlet. If they are warm, replace them before the fire starts.