Waiting for PTO feels like forever - couple of questions not related to PTO

[TheEmrys]

I spoke with Xcel Energy and it turns out my installer turned in the wrong paperwork for them. After 3 weeks, they are going to now order my new meter. So bummed. But, after looking at all the incentives, I may just end up with an EV in the very near future, so that is fun.

[Ampster]

.........a 4800 kW charger.

I corrected my post to read 4800 Watts but to be clear I never referred to it as a charger. The charger is in the car and it is unusual for a car to have one that can charge at more that 48 Amps (11 kiloWatts). As I also mentioned, I rarely find a need to charge at more than 20 Amps even though my onboard charger can handle 32 Amps.
The correct term for the device which typically comes with an EV to facilitate charging is an EVSE (Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment) or simply a charging station. The ones provided with most EVs are typically matched in capacity with the capacity of the onboard charger. I hope that helps clarify the terminology for TheEmrys .

[TheEmrys]

You sure about that 4800 kW ? I know it's wrong but if the OP thinks (s)he's paying between 10 and 27 dollars per kWh for electrical energy, their technical sophistication (or, better said/written their lack of it) may be such that based on what you write they'd be looking for a 4800 kW charger.

Sorry for the confusion, its $.10, $,19, and $.27/kwh.

[J.P.M.]

I have a 50 Amp receptacle but rarely have a need to charge at more than 20 Amps (4800 kW). That can easily add 150 miles of range overnight. One on my cars consumes a kWh of energy for every four miles driven. Your mileage may vary.
I can adjust the charging rate from my phone. In some cases it may depend on what comes with the car or what charging station you purchase.

You sure about that 4800 kW ? I know it's wrong but if the OP thinks (s)he's paying between 10 and 27 dollars per kWh for electrical energy, their technical sophistication (or, better said/written their lack of it) may be such that based on what you write they'd be looking for a 4800 kW charger.

[Ampster]

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For those of you with an EV, how much draw do you see added with a 240v outlet? .....

I have a 50 Amp receptacle but rarely have a need to charge at more than 20 Amps (4800 Watts). That can easily add 150 miles of range overnight. One on my cars consumes a kWh of energy for every four miles driven. Your mileage may vary.
I can adjust the charging rate from my phone. In some cases it may depend on what comes with the car or what charging station you purchase.

[TheEmrys]

Well, its only been 2 weeks since I passed inspection. But I am so anxious to get my system up and running. I ran it one day when I was home and it was about 80 degrees. A/C kicked on a lot, we did a couple of loads of dishes, a ton of laundry. And I produced 3 times what I used. Really exciting. Since then, its been turned off. I do have one of the old school meters with the spinning disk, so I shouldn't have to pay for a couple of days of electricity. But I am just so ready to turn it on and then watch my stupid Enphase app like crazy to see where I am at.

For those of you with an EV, how much draw do you see added with a 240v outlet? I already have a 240v outlet in my garage, and now I am heavily considering dipping into something like a Nissan Leaf for running around town in. After selling a car and the rebate, the price is really pretty affordable. And in Colorado, there is a 1:1 credit for kwh produced. But with an 8.4kwh system, does adding an EV make sense? Xcel Energy in Colorado is moving to ToU billing. Summer tiers will be:
7pm-1pm - $.10/kwh
1pm-3pm - $.19/kwh
3pm-7pm - $.27/kwh

It would make sense to charge at night, as there should be enough surplus from the day to charge, and if there isn't, its at the lowest possible price, right? I would love to be energy neutral on this, for the most part. I know that in very hot months, I may have to pay a bit. But, is it possible to charge the car for free?

Next, what would it look like to set the car up as an emergency battery? I know a grid disconnect would be needed. But between solar and the car, were we to have a power outage in Winter, we could get along quite well, I think. Anyone do this?