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description: "A hardwired charger connects directly to the circuit wiring with no plug and outlet, so the charger is fixed in place."
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# Hardwired charger

A hardwired charger connects directly to the circuit wiring with no plug and outlet, so the charger is fixed in place.

The U.S. Department of Energy says Level 2 chargers can be hardwired into the building electrical supply or plugged into a 240V outlet. A hardwired unit is fixed to the wall and wired to a [dedicated circuit](https://danielelectric.multisites.ai/glossary/dedicated-circuit). No receptacle is involved.

Some owners prefer it because no plug and outlet, such as a [NEMA 14-50](https://danielelectric.multisites.ai/glossary/nema-14-50), sit in the power path. Others prefer a plug for flexibility. Either way, a licensed electrician should size the circuit to the charger's rating. See [EV charging station installation](https://danielelectric.multisites.ai/ev-charging-station-installation).

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## Related terms

-   [EVSE](https://danielelectric.multisites.ai/glossary/evse)
-   [Dedicated circuit](https://danielelectric.multisites.ai/glossary/dedicated-circuit)
-   [NEMA 14-50](https://danielelectric.multisites.ai/glossary/nema-14-50)
-   [Level 2 charger](https://danielelectric.multisites.ai/glossary/level-2-charger)

## Sources

1.  [U.S. Department of Energy: Electric Vehicle Charging for Multifamily Housing](https://www.energy.gov/documents/multifamily-ev-charging-guide)
2.  [U.S. Department of Energy: Electric Vehicle Charging for Multifamily Housing](https://www.energy.gov/documents/multifamily-ev-charging-guide)

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