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      05-01-2023, 06:23 PM   #89
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Originally Posted by TurtleBoy View Post
I was referring to the iDrive setting figuring that if it was set to 24 then it shouldn't draw more than that even with the flex at 40A.
It technically will work, but to use a larger EVSE than circuit support, this itself is a code violation. If there is an inspection, it won't pass it. It is for a good reason.

The good reason is, if for any reason, the car's setting is reset, it become very dangerous. This happened to a coworker's Model S. Current limit is reset by OTA update. Fire started that night at 1am when everyone is sleeping. Another possible scenario is if a friend with EV come over and need top off, they can potential draw 40A as well.
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