Knob and tube wiring is outdated and very dangerous. This article is about the grid in general, not your parents' ancient fuses.
240V 30A is over 7kw. Even a 15A 120V is enough to charge a typical electric car.
240V 30A is over 7kw. Even a 15A 120V is enough to charge a typical electric car.
Knob and tube was discontinued in the 1940s not 1970s.
Cloth and/or ungrounded wiring is a electrocution and fire hazard and should be considered unsafe for anybody using basic electrics near any water source, much more if it has any load. This warning should be more pronounced for elderly, children, or people who have not been accustomed to it.
This is not much different than the Lowndes Al homes that haven't had working septic in 30 years that are bringing back hookworm.
But it's not too difficult to fix that if you get a charger installed.
If the neutral wire breaks the ground is for safety. Otherwise the hot needs a path and that will probably be the car itself, or most likely you.