Standard outlets are super easy to come by. Tesla owners can in fact charge via a standard 120V residential outlet with a trickle charging adapter. For the best home charging experience, we recommend installing a Wall Connector. Hardware Description; Wall Connector. Tesla requires a 50 amp breaker and 6 gauge wiring for a 14-50 or 6-50 outlet. This bundle includes: Mobile Connector (20 feet) Adapter for standard 120 volt household outlets (NEMA 5-15) Amperage: 30A for Chevy Volt and Nissan LEAF systems. 50A for Tesla Model S and BMW i3. I'm wondering why they wouldn't specify a 40 amp breaker instead like other manufacturers do and label the outlet with it's maximum. Your Tesla can charge anywhere—with standard equipment and convenient options, including our global charging networks. THE GOOD. Even still, Tesla’s hardwired Wall Connector recharges even quicker. Where You Park Stay charged wherever you normally park—overnight at home, during the day at your workplace, or around the city. This provides approximately two to four miles of range per hour of charge depending on the car. We recommend installing a Wall Connector at home and leaving the Tesla Mobile Connector in the trunk of the car as a backup option while traveling. Service Panel: Dedicated 2-pole breaker rated for continuous use. No Upfront Cost. Tesla recommends the Wall Connector as the most dynamic home charging hardware for Model S, Model 3, Model X and Model Y. Customizable to almost any power supply, the Wall Connector will provide faster charging speeds and … Control Panel Wiring Inputs: It’s nicknamed “trickle” charging because it’s really, really slow. A new Tesla owner gets the 110/120V adapter for plugging into a regular ol’ home outlet at no additional charge. The maximum charge rate for their mobile adapter is 32 amps. Detailed Electrical Requirements. Charge virtually anywhere.
The new offering provides up to 40 amps to most Tesla vehicles while the Gen 2 Mobile Connector caps at 32 amps. An adapter for a 110 volt outlet (NEMA 5-15) is included as standard equipment with all new Tesla cars. Voltage: 208-240V Single Phase AC. It’s a compact bundle that can charge your car from different outlets at medium to low speeds.