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# NEMA 6-50

A NEMA 6-50 is a three-prong, 240 volt, 50 amp outlet with no neutral, used for welders and by some plug-in EV chargers.

The U.S. Department of Energy's multifamily charging guide says low power Level 2 chargers use a NEMA 6-50 outlet receptacle, and Level 2 chargers can use a variety of 30 or 50 amp NEMA receptacle types. A 6-50 has no neutral, so it suits chargers that only need 240 V.

Compare it with the [NEMA 14-50](https://danielelectric.multisites.ai/glossary/nema-14-50), which adds a neutral. Either outlet must sit on a correctly sized [dedicated circuit](https://danielelectric.multisites.ai/glossary/dedicated-circuit). Matching the plug, wire and breaker is work for a licensed electrician. See [EV charging station installation](https://danielelectric.multisites.ai/ev-charging-station-installation).

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## Related terms

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

## Sources

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

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