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I will walk you through the Generation 3 Tesla Level 2 Wall Connector installation. This is an approachable project for DIY homeowners who are comfortable doing electrical work. You will want to check your local electrical code as you might be on a more updated version of the NEC. This project doesn't have to be expensive and my total cost even with the Tesla unit was only $500 and a couple hours of work. For me I will save money charging at home compared to at a local Tesla Supercharger and the difference will pay for this whole project in 1-2 months so it is a no-brainer.
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[@craigpeterson68]

Almost 6 years of driving a Tesla and I still haven't upgraded my charging yet. I've been using my 120v wall plug the whole time and it's been more than adequate 99% of the time. One day I'll get around to installing a 230v plug. 😜 That's for sharing this one!

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@plixie1]

I am approaching 2yrs 120 vault charging. But it won't hold 12 amps lately. It keeps falling to 6 amps. So I called for an install.

[@craigpeterson68]

@@plixie1 I have mine capped at 11 amps and I've never had an issue. I've never even tripped a breaker in this shitty aluminum wired 1974 built house.

[@letswritecode2283]

You have a code violation, not all #6 wire is created equal. #6 Romex is limited to 55A ampacity, and to charge at 48A you need the wire to have 60A ampacity. So the wire should be changed, or the TWC should be configured with the 50A breaker option and be limited to 40A.

[@solideogloria7987]

It does depend on the temperature. But just out of curiosity, does the rating depend on the sheathing? So if you stripped it and had the stranded wire in conduit would 60 amp be okay? Or is it still sub par to just thhn?

[@letswritecode2283]

@@solideogloria7987 Regardless of the temperature, #6 Romex still is capped at 55A ampacity. It's true that the wires inside are pretty much the same thing as THHN, but they aren't labeled or intended to be used individually without the cable jacket.

[@letstravelsandadventures8326]

I have a 100 amp braker available. I’m installing the ev charger about 25 feet away. What size wire should I get. Can I use aluminum wire 4 gauge?

[@solideogloria7987]

@letstravelsandadventures8326 I'd use #3 stranded copper with 8awg ground. Unless you need that large of a breaker I would downsize because that wire is not cheap

[@charliesullivan4304]

@@letstravelsandadventures8326 The Tesla Wall Connector can't accept aluminum wire. You also need to do a load calculation to find out how much capacity you have available. If you don't have capacity for the full 48 a, you can use a smaller circuit. Find out what that is before you buy the wire.

[@MrUnique7777]

I believe that 6/2 NM (Romex) wiring is not adequate for this installation. Per the NEC for NM cable you must use the 60° column which for 6/2 NM is rated at 55 amps which is not allowed to protect 6/2 NM cable on a 60 amp breaker. The options are to install 4 gauge NM wire, run individual 6 ga. THHN wires in conduit, or derate your Tesla charger and install a 50 amp breaker. I would also run a 6 gauge ground wire and not the 10 gauge in the NM 6/2 cable.

[@letswritecode2283]

Mostly correct, but a #6 ground is overkill. A #10 ground is perfectly code-compliant for a 60A circuit.

[@MrUnique7777]

Agree it is not a NEC violation but a 6 ga ground should be used since the Tesla charger has built in GFCI.

[@billjohnson3344]

Agree. To correct, as #4 gets a bit unwieldy (and overkill for this very short run), probably his best option in this case is #6 THHN in MC (flexible metallic conduit). #6 thru #10 ground is ok.

[@billjohnson3344]

@@MrUnique7777 All EVSE's have integral GFCI's. Not following why ground would need to be #6 because of that.

[@BackyardMaine]

@@billjohnson3344 The ground is fine at 10 AWG. No need to run larger. NM-B is rated for 90 degree C but the ampacity is taken from the 60 degree column. I doubt if Scott will ever have an issue with such a short run but technically #6 THHN in FMC would have been a better choice.

[@Tforty187]

I envy those who have a panel in their garage. My home is over 100 years old. Panel in basement on one side of the home and garage on opposite side of the house.

[@cakekomo]

This is almost exactly what I did with mine for my MY. I used THHN and a conduit though, and a 50-amp breaker (40A charging). It was VERY cheap to get that wire and do it all myself. I was lucky that I didn't have to install a sub panel or run to my outside panel as that would have been much more expensive!

[@jb3246]

Hi Scott. You could have easily put in a 2 foot 3/4" conduit with a kick and used 6 gauge THHN. That should be rated for 50A. With a run that short, I would consider going to 4 gauge. I had to run 60 feet from panel to garage for my wall connector. My Model 3 RWD will only charge at 32A, but can still fully charge overnight.

[@charliesullivan4304]

Number 6 THHN is rated for a 60 A circuit and 48 A continuous current. 50 A isn't correct for either of those.

[@paulh6591]

I'm lucky- the the previous owner of my home ran a 4 gauge 60amp line to the garage so he could run a generator, back-fed (!) to the main panel for power outages. When I eventually get an E-car I already have all the juice I need, will only need whatever charge controller module is prevalent for my vehicle.

[@schubajo]

Nice. Several EVs offer bidirectional charging so you can use them as backup power for a bit.

[@cynthiaayers7696]

Which should come with the vehicle for the price you pay.

[@175726]

Excellent video, well done

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Thanks!

[@mikus4242]

Biggest thing is to direct wire your charger. Many 240v plugs are NOT rated for continuous use. Of course you also need the proper breaker and wire.

[@KevinLudwick]

I already have a 14-50 outlet run, can I hook it up to that?

[@banksiasong]

Will you be doing your own solar panel configuration, rooftop or otherwise? Great to see this, but where I live, this can only be done by licensed electricians professionally approved by the owner of the electricity grid. This is the goal though, solar produced electricity, with excess stored on homeowner's battery, or on a Community Big Battery for evening use. Great seeing people embracing the inevitable.

[@joem.7621]

Well yeah if your service box is right in the garage instead of the basement on the other side of the house

[@easternyellowjacket276]

Exactly. This guy was saying it was easy. And it was for him. The rest of us, not so much.

[@curtw8827]

Well at least you used a torque screwdriver, most licensed electricians on KZbin don't own one.

[@gregpochet4812]

Great video. Shows that not all home chargers cost $10k to install, like a lot of anti-EV people like to state

[@VishalRaoOnYouTube]

7:55 Any reason why you chose the Gen 3 Wall Connector instead of the Universal Wall Connector that Tesla also offers? Since you have a Cybertruck, it is my understanding that you will only be able to take advantage of the Cybertruck's futre powershare capabilities with the newer Universal Wall Connector.

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Right now my prime path to powering the home will just be using the NEMA 14-50 outlet in the Cybertruck bed and connected into a 50 Amp generator inlet which connects to an interlock in my main electrical panel. I need to educate myself a bit more on the advantages of powershare over my current setup.

[@VishalRaoOnYouTube]

@@EverydayHomeRepairs Fair point. Thanks for the response!

[@dougdiller2906]

What are the summer time electric rates? We lived in Illinois over 30 years ago (back when it was CIPS) & the summer rates were always higher. It was $.10/kWH in the summer & $.05/kWH the remainder of the year

[@tungtran6858]

In California ...35 per kWh from midnight to 3pm .. then about .60 kWh

[@CarlosCastro-hg7hq]

You really had to show your Tesla truck, of all other available EVs!

[@TheKingOfInappropriateComments]

Oh dear god. I can't really say you chose a bad option. I just drove a brand new chevy yesterday, the check engine light came on *during the test drive*. Tundra being recalled and all sorts of engine problems. Ford.... things will never change. Nissan... they're done. Tesla Cybertruck... why the hell not. It's not like there's any better choices apparently.

[@NextGenEvs]

#6 Romex is rated for 55A. However, some inspectors allow you to round up to 60A… but you’re pushing it

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Thanks for the feedback 👍

[@letswritecode2283]

The breaker can be 60A because 55A isn't a standard breaker size, but it's still a 55A circuit, meaning the continuous load must be limited to 44A, no ifs, ands, or buts. If an inspector allows 48A, it just means they aren't enforcing code correctly.

[@m_cabral]

Or there’s a local exception. Code is pretty conservative (for good reason, wire is cheap, fire damage is not). The extra four amps probably works out in practice if the rest of the system is sane. Not an enforcement, just musing.

[@letswritecode2283]

@@m_cabral You'd be hard-pressed to find any AHJ making amendments to fudge with basic wire ampacity numbers, a portion of the code that's been established for several decades now…

[@m_cabral]

Sure, I agree. Just pointing out it’s possible. North Carolina will let you do “weird” things with short runs (less than six feet). Where I live they have a couple overrides where they just NOPE more recent editions of the NEC. When stuff gets complicated I call the same electrician I’ve used for a few properties and his fun “wtf” was being instructed in a recent code update class to use grounds as neutrals to repair lighting runs with broken neutrals (my specific issue) just two days prior to my appointment. Yay NEC2022 + local rules.

[@rik8809]

Good installation video, except for perhaps the cable used. Tesla’s instructions are pretty easy to follow. People should pay attention to cable routing, as that’s a very common mistake. I’ll add that if you don’t want to shell out the money for a Tesla charger, be sure to buy a quality receptacle. I’d suggest looking into an industrial grade receptacle. Hubbell is a good brand, but do your research.

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Thanks for the feedback and Agree the Hubbell 14-50 I swapped out on this video was solid. kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4W5nmt4qcSMi9k

[@cynthiaayers7696]

At home charging systems should come withe vehicle for the price you pay.

[@hassanbazzi3545]

Congratulations 👏👏👏👏

[@NickMach007]

I feel like this video was a way to announce the Cybertruck, 🤣

[@vinstinct]

He already showed it on his last video when he did the garage floors with epoxy.

[@bitcoinbrinsco]

6-2 romex is only rated to be on a 50amp breaker

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@metta4567]

He won't admit it, he bought a cybertruck

[@The_Cyberz]

FYI - that’s not a charger. The “charger” for AC power is in the vehicle. That is just a mechanism to get electricity to the charger.

[@flolou8496]

EV charging cable is suddenly on the rise. (This is only featured in the news almost exclusively from public charging stations) however if you don't have a garage and your charging cable is outdoors while charging at home, can someone guess as too how much money the cable and presumably the charging handle is to thieves who are recycling the parts I guess for the copper parts?

[@duggydo]

I’m glad your channel is doing well. Have you seen the specs on the new Silverado EV? I think it would be my preferred EV truck at this time if I was in the market for one.

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Yeah, it is getting great reviews. The battery is a Monster and gives it industry leading range. If I were to go that route I would really think through charging to make sure you could fill the large battery in a reasonable time. I am also betting on the Tesla charging network and Full Self Driving as 2 features I really wanted. We will see if that plays out over time.

[@duggydo]

@@EverydayHomeRepairs one of the advantages of having a large battery in the Silverado is you can limit the upper charging to 90% or less and save the battery wear without really sacrificing range. Filling to 100% all the time isn’t good for maximum battery life.

[@schubajo]

​@@EverydayHomeRepairsHow is it with towing? The big issues with a lot of the EV are weight and how much the range decreases when towing. I'm not in the market for an EV truck but am always happy to recommend one if it happens to get over those hurdles.

[@TheEvilMilkshake]

​@@EverydayHomeRepairsFSD promised for 8 years from a pathological liar. Not gonna happen. The Silverado EV is a great truck no doubt. Or a Rivian.

[@glenncoody]

Can't really relate, so...for the algorithm.👍

[@user-fq8cg6bp6i]

Hello, what if I don’t have a free socket for a breaker in my electrical panel. Can you make a video of what to do in such a situation? Thanks a lot!

[@schubajo]

Just add an external 120V outlet to a circuit. That is much cheaper and will get you 40-50 miles of range each night. If you add another breaker, you'd have to either get a larger panel or get a subpanel which is a lot more expensive.

[@stevedapirate5]

Why does it have two hot wires?

[@letswritecode2283]

That's how 240V power works in North America

[@devinleo]

I am an electrician in south CA. This situation is very simple. Almost anyone with some simple tools can handle it. If anyone need to install a wall charger or outlet for Tesla more complicate than this. I can help you with that for around 400-1000 dollars. If simple like this, 200 dollars is quite enough. Only the wall charger you need to prepared by yourself.🙃

[@readyplayer2]

Helpful and informative video, Scott! I'll refrain from comment on the musk-mobile -- almost all of what you showed would apply to any EV charger. I'm curious -- is a cheap torque driver from Amazon accurate enough to be better than "screw it down hard, wiggle the wire, and screw it down hard again"?

[@n310ea]

I've always thought EV's require 3-phase service in order to charge.

[@darrenswenson4602]

I wonder why people jump on how to install a car charger just to spread hate about electric cars ??? Thanks for the video

[@richardnowacki2869]

Why don’t you have a neutral wire

[@letswritecode2283]

EV chargers don't need it. The only reason it gets installed all the time for EV charging is because the 14-50 outlet needs it. The neutral-less 6-50 outlet would have been the better fit for EV charging, but it didn't end up becoming the standard.

[@beningle8045]

Each hot is 120V, so the two together make 240V.

[@mopartony7953]

0:35 “5 times cheaper …” ?? Is the electrical utility paying for energy? Or is this some kind of Logarithmic reduction?

[@vinstinct]

I wasn't sure what he meant by that either, maybe making a comparison to buying gasoline or paying to use super chargers?

[@drewmares145]

I believe it’s just a direct comparison to the super charger based on the end of the video

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

I pay $0.08 per kWh at home and at the Supercharger it cost $0.40 -$0.43 per kWh.

[@Jcewazhere]

You don't NEED a lvl2 charger. Depending on how efficient your EV is, and how much you drive per day, a basic wall outlet can suffice. Most get about 2mph from a basic wall outlet. 20mph from a 240v outlet. Then 200mph from a DCFC.* So if you drive 20 miles per day, but your car can be plugged in at home 10 hours a day, you can just use a basic wall outlet. Do the math and see what you need. Even if you drive more or park less you can still charge mostly at home and then hit a fast charger once a week, or top up on the weekends or similar. For the first 2 years I had my Bolt I was running the cord from an outlet in the living room and out the mail slot to where I parked. That gigantic, heavy, inefficient monster truck he's charging will probably get half a mile per hour plugged in to a wall outlet. An Aptera would get 10mph or more from it. As with everything YMMV.

[@m_cabral]

It’s worth having a Level 2 charger. You just don’t need to have 48A charging. 16A works fine for most and if you have a dedicated NEMA 5-20 circuit with 12ga wire you can rewire it as NEMA 6-20 with a double breaker and some red heat shrink/tape to relabel the neutral as L2.

[@schubajo]

​@@m_cabralA level 2 charger is actually not worth it for most people since a level 1 charger will top most people up overnight. People who drive more than 50 miles a day (a minority of people) could definitely make good use of a level 2 charger but even then, a 30A one will be absolutely fine.

[@m_cabral]

On a Model 3 you can get away with it if you’re religious about it and don’t drive much. My friend who has a 10 mile commute mostly can but still needs a destination charger periodically. I don’t have a commute and just drive for pleasure. Right now I 12A Level 1 charge only and it is more along the lines of 18 hours to add 20% back to my Taycan. 16A Level 2 charging is overnight for the same amount of energy added. Bigger batteries, SUVs, etc are not easy to Level 1 charge only for people who have to drive every day.

[@pigeonpallz1733]

I wonder what the real dollar per mile cost is of a electric car vs diesel or gas

[@garypic4083]

Do a sreach on youtube there a diesel versus Tesla pickup truck Causeway motor charge the Tesla pickup

[@gregpochet4812]

3.5 kwh/mi EV, $0.15/kwh rate. costs $0.04/mile. For a 25 mpg ICE car, gas would have to be $1/gal to be equal.

[@schubajo]

Total cost per mile over the life of the vehicle? Probably not great for a Cybertruck. Things in an EV's favor: fewer parts to replace, no oil changes, electricity is cheaper per mile than gas, brake pad replacement is rare. Things in an ICE's favor: cheaper initial cost, cheaper tire replacement. Over 200k miles, you are likely going to spend over $25k in gas vs $8-10k on electricity.

[@easternyellowjacket276]

@@schubajo No exhaust system to replace if you live in a place with winter.

[@solidstream13]

This Electrician added some items. Henley blocks to surge protection switch to RCD and PEN protection . Shown at min 8:30-11:30. Is this necessary or not in the US? kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKeyk4ClbLh-j68si=tqgbTGLegV184jE6

[@PeterWiernicki]

Hit the thumbs up if you were surprised that his Tesla was a Cybertruck.

[@NextGenEvs]

Freaking sick Cybertruck man!!!!

[@jb3246]

Instead of using a NEMA 14-50 outlet, you can save money by using a NEMA 6-50 outlet (commonly used for welders). The 6-50 connector just has the 2 hots and a ground and does not have a neutral.

[@robwloch8733]

Good point! I realized after the fact that I wasted money buying 6GA white thhn wire. Although, my Tesla came with a 14-50 adapter and not sure if Tesla sells a 6-50 adapter.

[@jb3246]

@@robwloch8733 Tesla does sell a 6-50 adapter. I also have a 6-50 extension cord - much cheaper than a 14-50. and you can find lots of dog bone adapters to go to 6-50 from TT-30, 10-30, 14-50, 14-30. Just be sure to lower the charge current and check that the plug/outlet isn't getting too hot. This lets you charge at any campground or a friends garage welder/dryer outlet.

[@wayneg296]

👍👍😎✌️🤟

[@tunafish3216]

Why would buy a car like that ? You apparently didn’t look at the reviews on them. Or you make a lot more money than the regular person.

[@congoose100]

The hate in the comments is on par with an electrician's KZbin video. Great work. Looks clean and not intimidating at all.

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Thanks!

[@bobbyr8071]

Congrats on the truck bro. I’ve been driving Tesla for couple of years and can’t even think about going back to ancient, inefficient pistons. 🎉🎉

[@7sonero7]

Why so much hate ?

[@easternyellowjacket276]

Because ICE drivers are afraid of the future.

[@philsmock4943]

I'm a Tesla fan boy. Waiting for my Cybertruck. Only 1.2 million preorders ahead of me. So I got some time. When my Cybertruck does come I'll be doing what you did. Installing a level 2 Tesla charger. That's for sharing this video.

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Nice, you will love the truck. Might not be bad having a million trucks produced prior to taking delivery as I am sure they will be making upgrades the whole time.

[@mitchf1508]

Ha, ha.. I get the whole EV thing and if you are going to get one, getting the home charger is a no brainer for sure... BUT.. When you said you had gotten a Tesla, I kinda groaned a bit... Then a few minutes later, to find out you got the Tesla Cybertruck... Well, I know they are what they are but for me, nothing I'd ever be interested in... 😝 But, each to their own and I hope it works out for ya... Just for reference, I don't care for any of the EV "Trucks" from any of the manufactures.. I'd do an F150 PowerBoost if anything, but that's not in the budget either... I won't "un-sub", but would like to hear "updates" on your experience with the new rig and maybe even some electric bill comparisons in the future?😎

[@ed_jawn]

You have to love the environment and sci fi movies to want a cybertruck. Not a small demo but not huge

[@jorge3234]

Who on earth would unsubscribe because someone bought a truck they wanted. Some people on here are worse than children lol

[@emiller7040]

The Rivian is a nice looking truck. Matt @ Obsessed Garage has had one for awhile. I can't stomach the Cybertruck.

[@vinstinct]

​@@jorge3234 The anti-EV crowd would unsubscribe. They are one of the most annoying groups on the internet.

[@basembarakat]

Cool truck! Looking forward to home backup wiring at some point in the future.

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Yeah, I will run the house of the Cybertruck in the coming weeks and just need to install a soft start on my AC to ensure the 40 Amps from the NEMA 14-50 has no issue running my loads. That video will most likely be on our other channel Everyday Solar kzbin.info/door/XcoxCRD5qe1CAwoNrbST8g

[@devaughnl775]

Congratulations on your Cybertruck. Great video. Any reason for not installing the Tesla EVSE outside at the side or front of the house for easy access? I have one in my garage and one outside, but I find using the one outside and keeping the garage door fully closed for security is more convenient. Keeping the garage door closed also keeps critters out.

[@dougr3715]

What about in the winter? Heater/defrost, wipers? Or Ac in the warmer months? What if someone thinks they have enough charge to Drive somewhere, and they run out of charge? What then? Have it towed? How about an onboard charging system? A school bus is one thing, but a tractor trailer running all 48? Food for thought?

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

😂, first wash was yesterday and all systems are still a go.

[@schubajo]

A base Cybertruck has a 250 mile range. Your range will decrease by 20% in the winter which still leaves you 200 miles of range. How often are you driving over 200 miles that is not near an electrical outlet? If you run out of charge, it is not much different than if you run out of gas except there are more electrical outlets than there are gas stations.

[@hvu6037]

The amount of irrational hatred simply due to someone owning a Tesla vehicle is insane and stupid! These haters are no doubt calling themselves patriotic Americans but hating on.the most American car company there is. Every Tesla sold in America is build in American factories employing American workers. Not so for the Detroit big 3. Tesla cars and truck year after year are named as having the most American made content. Can't please every one so please be strong and move forward. I'm just getting sick.of these clowns.

[@rumbleinthebumble8180]

The 15,000 people they just laid off w/o warning disagree with you.

[@cynthiaayers7696]

For the price of these vehicles, A Home charging systems should come with it.

[@schubajo]

The majority of people do not need a level 2 charger nor a 50A one. People charge overnight and a level 1 charger at 12A on a 120V outlet will get you about 40-50 miles overnight. That is more than what the majority of people drive each day. Charging is not like fueling up on gas. Plug it in each night to top up and forget it. So if you don't have the extra cash to fork over for a level 2 charger, don't worry about it. You will likely be fine with a standard outlet.

[@float32]

Super off peak pricing is usually in a 6 hour window. 12A will miss it, literally costing you more money. You can get level 2 for dirt cheap now. They’re just glorified relays, with a minimal amount of negotiation.

[@schubajo]

@@float32 On average it's about $500 to install a 220v line plus the cost of the charger. I have never heard of "super" off peak pricing so what you are claiming may be extremely regionally dependent. Peak times in a lot of cases as around 4-9PM and then the rest is non peak. Even if you are charging from 9PM-6AM, fast is still about 27 miles of range which is fine for about half of people. Even if you did some peak charging, it would take a lot of charging to make the $500-1000 installation cost of a level 2 worth it. Not knocking on anyone who does install one since they can be very handy (two cars can charge at the same time, for instance) but they are certainly not necessary for 75% of people.

[@rumbleinthebumble8180]

A cybertruck owner...Lmao (smh)

[@ed_jawn]

The cybertruck looks futuristic af. I know the haters say it looks like a fridge but can your fridge beat most sports cars 0-60 while hauling a car haha

[@MrGelowe]

How often do you need to go 0-60 super fast in a truck... or heck any car for that matter?

[@whitneymyers8894]

Power hogs.

[@Jcewazhere]

How is an EV a power hog? It takes a ton of electricity to pump oil out of the ground. A ton of gas to transport that oil to the refinery. A ton more electricity to refine it. A ton more gas to transport the gas to the station. More electricity to pump it into your car. Then you get at most 30% of the energy of the gas from the tank to your wheels. Gas cars waste 80% or more of the energy in oil. Meanwhile EVs go from solar panel, to wires, to car, to wheels with a total efficiency of over 80%. "But Cobalt!@!1!!" There's tons and tons of cobalt used in refining and mining oil and coal, nobody said word one about that. Then some EVs use some tiny bit of cobalt in their batteries and people go nuckin futz. Many EVs are being made with different battery chemistries that don't use any cobalt. Oil will always use cobalt, till we run out I suppose. "But batteries degrade!!!11" Up to 10% total capacity in the first few years, then less than 1% per year for another decade. There's million mile batteries on the road. Transmissions degrade, engines degrade, exhaust systems rust, and so on.

[@alex.delcastillo]

Love your videos and the way you explain everything but you loss some respect due to the cybertruck… I wish you luck with it.

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@ThuraMAung]

nice truck👍

[@JohnComeOnMan]

Prolly already on the way to the dealer for the recall.

[@softkitty3488]

Did you really waste your KZbin money on that 😂

[@m_cabral]

When he drove it in the epoxy floor video I groaned. Not a knock on him (unless he agrees a lot with Elon…). Elon really has ruined a good thing for a lot of people by being a real #&%*!

[@TheDaniel688]

It might have been given/loaned for product placement.

[@brian1204]

He said a couple of years ago he was on the list for a cyber truck. Good on him to cut carbon emissions by going this route. Global warming is real and is exacerbated by human activities, particularly the use of fossil fuels.

[@eagl3ye]

Bahaha my thoughts exactly.

[@alphadelta87]

Imagine someone buying a vehicle with their own money that has no impact on your life 😂😂 who would've guessed!

[@pwindle]

Show us how to wash the truck without killing the warranty

[@user-ni4ws2hx4l]

Really? Is this a thing with EV's?

[@chkm8k21]

Love the channel but that is the world’s ugliest truck. Did the pay you to drive it off the lot?

[@altdelete47]

The level of Cybertruck envy in the comments is off the charts 😂 Legendary vehicle. Congrats and enjoy!

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Thanks man 👍

[@infin1ty850]

You know I love your content man, but I have to doubt the advice of anyone that bought a Tesla Truck. You would have been better off buying the Chevy or Ford electric truck and I don't even like either of those.

[@ed_jawn]

Better off how? Both are inferior by pretty much any metric. Buy USA built y’all!

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Oh man, the Cybertruck has been something I wanted for a long time. Not trying to push it on anyone but this is my first EV so we will have some video on things like installing a car charger as that is what I need to DIY at the house 👍.

[@ed_jawn]

Tesla is American made though, also the most advanced production auto in the world.

[@rontiemens2553]

What kind of truck do you own?

[@kumirei8715]

Agreed. Immediately lost a good chunk of my respect.

[@JohnSmith-ix4es]

Do not listen to this guy. He is not an electrician, he is not trained, and he consistently wires projects with violations like this one. Hire a professional

[@audiophileman7047]

EV's are not feasible for most people, so this video really doesn't have any value for most people. In addition to the many technical problems with EV's and how really expensive they are, the really egregious thing about them is that fossil fuel is being burned in power plants to generate the electricity to charge the EV's. This is what happens when uniformed activists and politicians get involved with products instead of honest scientists and engineers who are the ones who actually have to build these things and make them work. If you install one of these EV charging outlets, you may very well be removing it when feasible technologies are developed.

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

I guess time will tell. If I was a betting man I would place my money on EV transition.

[@audiophileman7047]

@@EverydayHomeRepairs There are too many issues, chief among them is the availability of things like lithium to make them. As Toyata's Chief Scientist said, there isn't enough lithium and other resources to build enough of them. This is the reason why Toyota is working on hydrogen fueled vehicles. The environmental damage caused by mining the materials and the very bad labor practices also make this really unattractive. Though the climate may be changing, it still hasn't been proven that it is caused by burning fossil fuels. CC models fail to predict current climate when back tested with data from decades ago. The earth has gone through warming and cooling cycles for thousands of years. North America was once covered by a sheet of ice in the past. There are many other factors that influence the earth's climate.

[@jerrellbevers6071]

​@@audiophileman7047 It hasn't been proven that fossil fuels cause climate change. You shill often for oil, cuz most of this is just garbage.

[@williammodlin2621]

Since you bought a CyberTruck, I don’t know if I should continue to trust your videos. Hmm???

[@garypic4083]

GEEZ I thought you were a smart commonsense guy until you brought a EV

[@maxwellgriffith]

The EV isn’t the problem, it’s the Cybertruck

[@Flex_Mayo]

Get ready for that .30 cent tax for each mile driven Californians 🤣

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

$0.30 per mile? That seems a bit off.

[@Flex_Mayo]

@@EverydayHomeRepairs go research it. California is doing a pilot program for this because they are losing so much revenue off of gas taxes 🤣

[@schubajo]

​@@Flex_MayoYou are an order of magnitude off on the pilot program. The pilot program is $0.02, $0.03, and $0.04 per mile. Currently Californians with ICE vehicles essentially pay between $0.02 and $0.03 per mile in gas tax. Roads do not exactly pay for themselves so it makes sense to find other revenue. Per mile is difficult though because some of your mileage might not be in CA.

[@b_uppy]

After seeing so many videos of large lithium batteries explode, I would store and recharge that stuff well away from anything else...

[@schubajo]

ICE vehicles exploding is a trope for a reason.

[@trace_minerals]

Cybertruck? Unsubbed.

[@eslai]

Likewise. :(

[@rik8809]

That makes it 919,999 subscribers. I’m guessing he’ll still sleep tonight.

[@williammobley6080]

So many EV haters.

[@eslai]

@@rik8809 LOL right? I don't imagine he feels any pain about me unsubbing.

[@eslai]

@@williammobley6080 I've been driving/leasing EVs since 2013. This is Cybertruck hate, not EV hate. :D

[@JWM1516]

Make sure you have a good up to date policy that includes fire insurance. I wouldn’t park any EV within 500 ft of a building.

[@youdontknowme5969]

LOL I just lease a home and the renewal addendum added absolutely NO EVs and scooters be parked or stored in the garage _edit:_ e-bikes too

[@schubajo]

ICE engines are pretty notorious for catching on fire...

[@shawnhowell7175]

Your trailer park probably wouldn’t allow you to install a charger anyway.

[@rik8809]

I’d suggest you do your own research rather than letting politicians and news channels influence your opinion. They don’t always have your best interests in mind, and they definitely have their own agendas. From one recent study: Hybrid-powered cars were involved in about 3,475 fires per every 100,000 sold. Gasoline-powered cars, about 1,530. Electric vehicles (EVs) saw just 25 fires per 100,000 sold. Be sure to look into vehicles recalled for fires as well.

[@craigpeterson68]

Tesla's are 10 times less likely to catch fire compared to the average internal combustion engine. Yes, that is proven with data...

[@venom5809]

Incel Camino

[@beningle8045]

I just lost a lot of respect for this channel. One thing to ignore Musk being a right-wing lunatic, but to drop something near 100k for a barely functional "truck"? Ridiculous.

[@FJB965]

Just don't park it inside the garage lest ye burn your house down.

[@craigpeterson68]

Tesla's are 10 times less likely to catch fire than the average internal combustion engine. At least take the time to research your comments before posting.

[@gregpochet4812]

Better not park a ICE car either. They are more likely to catch fire that EVs. Amazing the stupidity of Anti-EV people

[@ryanomac27]

Cybertruck.....

[@aprilshepard8662]

You might be right about that but electric is not the answer we have plenty of natural resources we’d be using and not electric vehicles and what have you. I mean you can have one if you want, but I wouldn’t want mess with that.

[@Wegetsignal]

Electric is the future.

[@aprilshepard8662]

@@Wegetsignal You better hope not because we will not be able to sustain the grid for that. We need to use our natural resources which we already have an abundance that we don’t even need from any other country. We can have both and I choose not to have electric so you can have it if you want

[@lamagra22]

Unsafe install is an unsub. Later dog.

[@Nonbeliever924]

I will unsubscribe from u. I don't believe in the EV stuff.

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

I mean your username let me know that 😂

[@vinstinct]

You don't believe they exist or what?

[@schubajo]

Have you never encountered one? They do, in fact, exist.

[@gregpochet4812]

Don;t let the virtual door hit you on the way out.

[@joshcarter-com]

Love to know what you think of the Cybertruck. I’m on the list and I can order the Foundation Edition, but I might wait for the standard instead for the cost savings. Anyway I’d love an opinion from someone who’s not a professional car reviewer.

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

It has been great, there are some things like panel gaps, door seals, and other finishes which you can tell this is an early serial number. From the driving experience it is fantastic but this is my first EV so I am sure I would get some of that same benefit from a 3, Y, S, or X. The steering is amazing and I had no idea I would like it so much the combination of steer-by-wire and real wheel steering makes this think insanely maneuverable. I have towed by 7'x14' dump trailer once and it was smooth and strong. I am going to keep the raw look but will get a ceramic coating this week to help with cleaning in addition to the rest of the windows (not windshield) tinted to match the back. Unless you are all in and want the foundation I would wait for the $20K discount and for them to work out some of the kinks that early trucks might experience (so far no big issues 🤞). Oh yeah and this thing gets more attention and emotion than any car I have ever seen. I will not be mad when there is 100 Cybertrucks in my town and I can go back to blending in 😂.

[@joshcarter-com]

@@EverydayHomeRepairs Thank you, I appreciate it! The online pundits are so polarized--playing to either fanboys or haters--that I don't really trust any of them. I usually jump for special editions but the $20K uplift is just too steep and I wasn't planning on buying the full self-driving option, at least not at initial purchase. I think I'll wait for my place in the "normal" line and get just the options I really want. If I was being entirely reasonable I'd buy a Model Y, but I grew up in the 80's and I love the Syd Mead styling too much to pass up. 😎

[@emiller7040]

Why don't you look at the Rivian?

[@joshcarter-com]

@@emiller7040 for me, quite honestly, it’s just not my style. While I want to go EV, I don’t need to urgently and I can afford to wait for the Tesla.

[@JohnSmith-ix4es]

Do not listen to this guy. He is not an electrician, he is not trained, and he consistently wires projects with violations like this one. Hire a professional