TL;DR
A plug-in charger is a Level 2 EV charging unit that connects to a NEMA 14-50 or 6-50 receptacle instead of being hardwired, letting the owner unplug it for travel or replacement. The receptacle must sit on a dedicated 40-to-50-amp circuit, and the NEC requires GFCI protection on those outlets, which can nuisance-trip with some charging electronics.
What it means
A plug-in charger is a Level 2 EV charging unit that connects to a NEMA 14-50 or 6-50 receptacle instead of being hardwired, letting the owner unplug it for travel or replacement. The receptacle must sit on a dedicated 40-to-50-amp circuit, and the NEC requires GFCI protection on those outlets, which can nuisance-trip with some charging electronics. Hardwiring avoids that conflict and is mandatory above 50 amps, so installers often quote both options.
Where it sits in the glossary
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