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Audi NEMA 14-50 User guide

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Home EV Charging
Installation
Quick Start Guide
For the best EV ownership experience, Audi recommends customers reach out to trusted local licensed electricians
that are properly trained, certied, and insured to install a NEMA 14-50 outlet on a 240 volt, 50 amp circuit for AC
Level 2 home charging. Installation must comply with local electrical and building codes. The overview below may
be provided directly to your certied installer.
What you will need
01
NEMA 14-50 Specications
Circuit Breaker ..........................
Voltage ...................................
Outlet Type ..............................
Conductors ..............................
Weather Protection ..................
Ventilation ..............................
Service Disconnect ....................
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter .
50 Amp
Single Phase, 208-240 Volt, 60 Hertz
High quality, Industrial Grade NEMA 14-50 receptacle
6 AWG recommended, Copper wires only (Upsized wiring for installations over 150 feet)
Install NEMA 3R (or higher) weather resistant enclosure
Not required
Not required
Not required
How & Where to Install
02
The location of your vehicle’s charge
port will vary based on model. Outlet
placement should take charger mounting
and cable length into consideration.
Based on the orientation of the outlet’s
ground pin, you can plug in your charge
cable accordingly.
Recommended Installation:
Ground on top
Optional Installation:
Ground on bottom
Home EV Charging
Installation
Quick Start Guide
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