Charge a Tesla Model 3 Faster on this common electric outlet!

[@EMtesla1]

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[@carrenestudio]

Evan...your videos are totally awesome....very very informative! Just pulled the trigger to order my model 3...wish me LUCK!

[@EMtesla1]

Hope you used a owner referral code! Congrats!

[@TwoTimesTwentyOne]

How's the drive 5 months later?

[@PaulBodyBuilder]

Great job. I will be picking up my test tomorrow 3 this week and I didn't want it didn't want to put the expense of another another $1500 bill on a wall charger thank you

[@apocolypse11]

Fantastic video people must realize that u could actually get 20amps from regular outlets if the wire gauge is thick enough. Unfortunately most are not it's just better upgrading to 240 volts.

[@EMtesla1]

Thank you

[@zacktripp]

Great video. I just have the standard 5-15 outlet in my apartment garage and get about 5 mph of range out of it. Gets me about 60 miles of range (18% battery) in 12 hours overnight. My commute is only 25 miles round trip so it works for me. Ultimately depends on how much your commute/daily driving is and if you have higher speed charging available at work or nearby in case you're in a pinch.

[@EMtesla1]

Right on! I just found a new outlet at my employer a Nema 6-50 Welder Plug. I now get 25 miles per hour!

[@zacktripp]

@@EMtesla1 50a sounds very useful!

[@thestudiouswolf]

I just have normal 120 volt plug in my garage. I use the charge cable that came with the Tesla M 3, and I get six miles of charge per hour with the car set to draw 12 amps from the circuit.

[@phillipsusi1791]

You'd be the only one. Everyone else only gets 4 from a 5-15. When I plug into my inlaw's house where I summer with an extension cord I only get 2 because it detects a voltage drop and limits the current to only 9 amps instead of 12.

[@mohammadshahid3184]

I also get 6 miles/Hr on a regular 120v outlet.

[@jdells59]

I also get 6 miles per hour at 12 amps 120 volt. Was surprised. Certainly for daily use this fine. But having other options on the road makes sense

[@jdells59]

@@phillipsusi1791 I get 6 miles per hour same setup.

[@kennies5925]

Evan thank you for this wonderful video. I generally don’t comment on ppls video but I have leavened a lot about my car just by watching this video. Thank you 👍🏿

[@EMtesla1]

Thank you!

[@cabin212]

Thank you for your Model 3 videos, very informative....I'm looking to buy this coming spring....good job!

[@EMtesla1]

THANK YOU!!

[@andrewt9204]

If your garage has an extra NEMA 5-20 circuit (like from someone that had an extra dedicated circuit for a chest freezer or something), you can easily and cheaply turn it into a NEMA 6-20 outlet for under $100 if you do it yourself, or find an electrician friend if you're uncomfortable. That will charge a Model 3 at ~15 MPH. But again, this has to be an extra dedicated 3rd circuit to the garage, due to code requiring two separate garage circuits, one for lighting and a standard 120v receptacle circuit.

[@EMtesla1]

Unfortunately , the breaker box is located in the back of the house. It does not make financial sense to install a port in my garage, the wire is also not up to code to change the outlet to a 6-20 either. It’s ok though, my employer works just fine for me and it’s free!

[@andrewt9204]

@@EMtesla1 Hard to beat free!

[@James-cq9dp]

this is actually great to know.. ill keep this in mind. planning on buying a house soon and noticed a lot of them have 5-20 in the garage

[@sandpine]

Very helpful video. Now all I have to do is wait for my model Y.

[@EMtesla1]

Thank you and congrats!

[@wassouf.wassef]

The is the best video. Thank you bro.

[@StormsparkPegasus]

I'm getting my Model 3 in a little over a month. Sadly I just found out, because I live in Ohio, I can't use a referral. They say state law prohibits it in Ohio and Virginia. Definitely going to pick up one of the 5-20 cords though.

[@TommyboyGTP]

That would be great for an overnight charge. Get home from work in the evening, plug in, unplug in the morning on your way to work.

[@deetroitdave4629]

Thanks for the great solution to my home charging challenges!

[@KPhan]

Thanks! I need to double check my parking space at work. I been charging at work with the included 5-15 plug. I get about 3 miles per hour.

[@richiesd1]

Most commercial outlets are 20 A.

[@HeyDrGamer]

Enjoying your videos, especially considering I’m in NC Raleigh area too. On the edge of purchasing once my current lease is up!

[@EMtesla1]

Thank you!

[@charlesjackson6770]

@@EMtesla1 can you add the link to the cord on amazon please

[@willnye9788]

I think my Parent's house has one of these outside by the hose so I am definitely going to look into this once I get my first EV. They also have solar too so that should be nice on their electric bill if there is any cost ;)

[@AlexiaM]

Thanks for this info!

[@pilot1226]

One of these days I have to check my garage outlet and see if I can swap the adapter for a 5-20 or add another outlet to it. I guess I have to make sure I have 12 gauge wire in there and a 20A breaker on my panel. Fingers crossed.

[@phillipsusi1791]

Hrm... typically homes have multiple 5-15 outlets on a circuit with a 20 amp breaker. Each outlet is only allowed to draw 15 amps ( 12 for continuous loads ). I would guess that code requires a larger breaker if you have a 5-20, but as long as it's the only outlet on that circuit, a 20 amp breaker should work. I installed a 14-50 outlet but could only fit a 30 amp breaker in my box ( 20/30 tandem ) so while it isn't to code and I have to limit the charge current to keep from tripping it, it works fine and I normally keep the current limited to less than 20 amps anyhow ( 15 amps at 220 charges it over night just fine ).

[@aultraman]

These NEMA 5-20 outlets are not all that common. I think some office buildings have them for heavy duty vacuums. Some older houses have them for window AC units. Perhaps NEMA 14-30R is more common unless you have a gas dryer. I like NEMA 14-30R way better because of the higher current. With the NEMA 14-30R, I would set the current to no more than 25A.

[@wascarg5341]

Nice video Hey what you think of adapting a 10-50 to the 14-50 with an extension cord ?

[@PhilT993]

Well done!! Thanks

[@EMtesla1]

Thank you!!

[@mateoo112]

Excellent video, thanks so much. Does the charge remain the same even when using the nema 20 - nema 15 plug adapter?

[@EMtesla1]

Do not use the Nema 5-15 to 5-20 adapter when the receptacle is only rated for 15 Amps. This is dangerous.

[@mitchellbarnow1709]

Really excellent advice, Evan! I bet that most people don't know about the 5-20 adapter. Have you considered a Y adapter that would combine two out of phase 5-20 or 5-15 outlets, in order to make a 6-20 or 6-15 240 volt 20 or 15 amp circuit? You could more than double your charging speed, even at your private home.

[@EMtesla1]

I have wanted to utilize this, however; my garage only has one circuit breaker for the two outlets in there.

[@mitchellbarnow1709]

Evan Michiels Sometimes a washer and a gas dryer are in the garage, otherwise it’s hard to find these outlets. Thank you so much, Evan I’m really enjoying your videos!

[@phillipsusi1791]

Not only do you need two different outlets, but those outlets have to be on different breakers in the pannel, and those breakers have to be on different phases.

[@bljohn22bj]

Awesome video

[@liv2ska8]

Cool video - some great charging tips. Quick question ... I drive a BMW i3 and I use my regular 120v Level 1 (Nema 5-15) outlet to do most of my charging from home, then I realized I have a Nema 5-20 outlet in my garage as well. Is there a adapter available for this set up? kinda of the opposite from what doing, but hey if I can get an extra couple of miles on my charge (per hour) all the better !!

[@EMtesla1]

You’d have to check with bmw to see if they have a 5-20 adapter. Not sure on this one.

[@liv2ska8]

@@EMtesla1 Hi Evan, thanks for replying back. I actually found that Tesla sells the Nema 5-20R adapter for $45 bucks. Just wanted to share the knowledge. Thanks again ! Here's the link: shop.tesla.com/product/gen-1-nema-adapters

[@phillipsusi1791]

@@liv2ska8 for about $50 you can get the parts to just install a 14-50 ( clothes dryer ) outlet in your garage and charge even faster, and the car already comes with this adapter.

[@AndrewJamison79]

My work is a tease they have a 14-30 plug but if i bought a tesla and tried to plugin i would need a 100ft heavy duty Extention cord and they freak out over Extention cords running through the sprinkler room the plug is located at.

[@EMtesla1]

A 100ft cord would also be very expensive depending on the gauge you buy. Guess I’m lucky to be able to plug in a work!

[@AndrewJamison79]

@@EMtesla1 may not be exactly 100ft but it's close since it has to go through a small hallway and half a sprinkler room they have the plug and it is not used (I think its for a welder) but is live

[@zunairmushtaq5888]

Very nice video. Quick question, this 80% amp rule. Does tesla automatically applies this or do we have to manually decrease the amp? for example, if I plug into a 30 amp circuit with a 14-50 adapter, will the car automatically recognize and decrease the amp to 24?

[@EMtesla1]

It’s automatic

[@TY-tt1jb]

I am planning to buy a Tesla. I want to find out whether you can buy a 110 to 220 step up converter which cost about $40 to charge a Tesla. Thanks.

[@phillipsusi1791]

There is a thing you can buy that you can plug into two different 120v outlets if they happen to be on different circuits ( and those circuits are on different phases in your breaker box ) to charge at 220. It's pretty easy though to just install a 14-50 outlet and charge even faster, and doesn't violate code and then you aren't relying on having two different outlets that happen to be on opposite phases ( often times all of the outlets in the garage will be on the same circuit, or if they are on different circuits, may be on the same phase anyhow ).

[@JoalHarding]

Thank you 😊

[@phillipsusi1791]

Just spend the $50 on parts and install a 14-50 dryer outlet in your garage.

[@EMtesla1]

Plus the 1,500 dollars to run wire from my breaker box which is in the back of the house. It doesn’t make sense for everyone. The breaker box location can make or break a budget.

[@santanalz]

This was very helpful. Thank you! I'm buying the performance model 3 once they depreciate like 30 or 40%.

[@EMtesla1]

Model 3s do not depreciate that much!

[@CactusJack252]

You will wait a while

[@santanalz]

@@CactusJack252 not really. The 2018s are all 50k now. They were 70 to start. It happens to all vehicles.

[@EMtesla1]

I have a 2018 model 3 and did not pay 70k, more like 50k.

[@santanalz]

@@EMtesla1 you don't own a P. That's what I'm referencing above.

[@canphan160]

Hey Mr Tesla expert :) while your Tesla is charging at an EV or Tesla Supercharge stations, can you close the doors and walk away for 1hr or two?

[@EMtesla1]

Yes but they with charge you idle fees if you let your car sit there past 30 mins when your Tesla is done charging

[@yossibrach2360]

Very helpful

[@EMtesla1]

Thank you!

[@CYCLEGAMER1]

Good info!

[@EMtesla1]

Thank you!

[@Rhyminrichie]

Can’t find that 5-20 adapter on Tesla site… is this old info?

[@EMtesla1]

Might be sold out! I’d check Amazon too

[@jeffbic]

120V AC at 30amp service using a standard RV 3 prong outlet available would work even better for anyone with the RV outlet already installed or at any campground. Does Tesla offer a plug that supports the standard RV 3 prong (120 VAC with 30 Amp)?

[@phillipsusi1791]

They do have a TT-30 adapter... or they did when I got mine in 2016. Of course, my charge cable from back then also handles 40 amps, not the 32 that they have limited it to now.

[@huseman21]

How can you pay that much of a car and then be supper cheap about a few bucks added to your electric bill?

[@EMtesla1]

When I filmed this, I had no plug at home. I would charge at work and sometimes random places when shopping.

[@bennybaguisi3138]

We don’t have the Nema 5-20 in Tesla Canada store but we do have Nema 6-20, would this work as well?

[@guillaumegiroux9425]

No, sadly, 5 means 120v but 6 means 240v. The plug would be too big and blow up the outlet. Don’t give up the search.

[@rhsalce]

My garage has regular standard wall outlets, how can I upgrade to the 5-20 outlets? Or can I?

[@EMtesla1]

You can’t unless your wire is the correct size in your garage walls

[@jolyonwelsh9834]

They busted a guy in Tennessee for plugging in his Nissan leaf into the outlet in the school parking lot. He was charged with theft of electricity. He had to do 100 hours of community service.

[@richiesd1]

As long as you have authorization from the property owner to plug in, then you’re legal.

[@jolyonwelsh9834]

@@richiesd1 Yes that's true as long as he make sure he has it.

[@jeffberwick]

If you plug the NEMA 5-20 cord into a standard 15A outlet using the 5-20 to 5-15 adapter, does the Tesla reduce the current to 12A? In other words, does the Tesla charge manager measure the real potential of the AC source, or is it sensing the type of adapter that you use?

[@EMtesla1]

The 5-15 adapter will automatically tell the Tesla to only pull 12A. Hope this answers your question...?

[@CrazyNickOO7]

No it will not. You have to manually lower the current draw to 12A if you use an adapter for the 5-20 plug. That’s why I HIGHLY RECOMMEND not using an adapter for the cord he had. I’m disappointed Evan didn’t give that disclaimer in his video. I hope people haven’t caused fires because of this

[@EMtesla1]

Ummm what am I missing, you have the Tesla 5-20 adapter and you plug it into a nema 5-20 receptacle, how are you causing a fire? Also the car with automatically recognize the Tesla adapter to only pull 16 amps.

[@CrazyNickOO7]

@@EMtesla1 sorry I think my comment was confusing. You're correct that the 5-20 Tesla adapter will automatically limit the current to 16A which is good and safe. Frammis's question is what if you use the small adapter you had in your fronk for the extension cord and use the Tesla 5-20 adapter with the other adapter you had in your fronk to allow it to plug into a 5-15 outlet. That's where the danger lies. The Tesla 5-20 adapter doesn't know you're using another adapter and plugged into a 5-15 outlet so the Tesla adapter will still try to pull 16A and cause the 5-15 outlet circuit breaker to either trip or potentially melt and cause a fire. So the danger is using the small 5-20 to 5-15 adapter you have because the Tesla adapter doesn't know you're only plugged into a 5-15 outlet so the user needs to be cautious and manually change the charging amps to 12A on the screen

[@EMtesla1]

I gotcha, yes excellent point, when you use that adapter and plug a nema 5-20 into it, you will need to dial down the amps. Great for bringing this up!

[@BigSmonster]

Do u regularly charge ur Tesla outdoors?

[@EMtesla1]

No, now that I have a garage

[@charlesjackson6770]

@evan michiels can you add the link to the cord so i can purchase im about to ordee the tesla model but i live and a townhome no garage

[@EMtesla1]

Link is in the description of the video

[@boog323]

Can you plug in the 5-20 extension chord into an outlet and use a 5-15 Tesla charging adapter? Would you still get the extra mileage per hour?

[@EMtesla1]

No, this may cause the outlet to over heat and cause a fire. Do not do this.

[@boog323]

@@EMtesla1 Thanks for preventing a fire

[@Resist4]

There is no 110 volt outlet, it’s 120 volts.

[@EMtesla1]

I know, some people still refer it to 110v unfortunately and I have to say 110v so people will find this video.

[@phillipsusi1791]

@@EMtesla1 The voltage varries. It can be as high as 120, but as low as 108 or so, so whether you call it 110 or 120 doesn't matter.

[@richiesd1]

Is there an electronic thing inside the adapter that tells Tesla to draw higher amperage?

[@EMtesla1]

No, this is automatic.. the adapter knows what type of plug is connected and adjusts amperage accordingly.

[@bernardfong1019]

Could you buy all that in a car supply store rather going to Tesla that will overcharge, pun intended, you?

[@haywoodstheman]

It's been a minute since I've been looking for outlets at places I've parked, but how common is it to be able to find outlets near parking spaces?

[@EMtesla1]

My employer has some right outside the building near various parking spots Of course always ask for permission first.

[@shawnyblaze]

What happens if you need to go to the hospital during an extended power power outlet.

[@EMtesla1]

Sorry I don’t know what you’re asking?

[@user-xu7rp3kw3z]

heck i hate it when the power power outlet is currently extended

[@GuidoLoko]

😂😂🤣🤣

[@danhdo8233]

extended power outage.

[@JohnJHyde1]

1) open your garage door manually since your power is out, 2) drive to the hospital if you are able, 3) if you aren't able to and it is an emergency, call 911.

[@canphan160]

is there a website to show on map where all EV stations with free charge ?

[@EMtesla1]

Yes... try the app called “PlugShare”

[@canphan160]

@@EMtesla1 Thanks buddy

[@ricardol1913]

Weird. I'm pretty sure I also get 6 miles per hour with my 5-15 adapter.

[@EMtesla1]

I think this depends on how many volts you’re getting too.

[@sean636]

What about the winter?

[@EMtesla1]

I’ll see how many miles I get per hour during the colder months and let you know.

[@EMtesla1]

Here is the winter charging rate.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6rImmWBgb6Ulck

[@pauljosephmartinez6841]

Can make the 5-20 to 240v?

[@EMtesla1]

No not possible

[@flemmingjosephsen8997]

WOW.! The sense of entitlement is strong in this one. Moochers of the world unite. Have you considered getting a bicycle?

[@Wadley225]

Meh, this video was okay, but the Loudmouthtim YT channel has much better and more technical Tesla charging videos. And he doesn't say the word "DASH" when talking about 5-15 and 5-20 plugs.

[@EMtesla1]

Haha okay, I will try not to say DASH 🙄

[@GuidoLoko]

Dude then go watch the lameoldloudmouthinthahouse YT Channel! 🙄🙄 You were never taught ur manners growing up, did you? Now go and delete that lame pointless comment! Run!

[@mazarrazzaq1967]

Wich tesla u driving I mean long range or standard bro wen u made this video

[@EMtesla1]

I have the mid-range