Tesla Fast Charging at Home w/ Dryer Plug - Quick Tip

[@bryanhauer]

Disclaimer: I'm not an electrician. If you're unsure about how to do something, I highly suggest contacting a certified electrician to come take a look. This is especially true if you live in an older home. I'm also not going through drywall as there's already a cutout behind my dryer in my new construction as some regions might not consider it up to code to run through drywall. You also should adjust the amps to 80% of the 30AMP circuit on your Tesla charging screen down to (24 AMPS) so the plug doesn't run hot or trip a circuit. I can't stress this enough, if you're unsure about ANYTHING, have a certified electrician take a look as any work you do is at your own risk. I also use a proper splitter so I'm never unplugging from the wall outlet. Suggested Safest Option ➡ - Have a certified electrician install a NEMA 14-50 outlet like I now have or hardwire a Level 2 Home Charger: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eoizkGqdmbJrbMksi=nK-wTsi2ap-_2-JI CHARGING PRODUCTS IN THIS VIDEO: Tesla 14-30 Adapter (Select 14-30 from Dropdown): shop.tesla.com/product/gen-2-nema-adapters RVMATE 4 Prong Dryer Extension Cord 10FT: geni.us/4qiS NEMA 14-30 Splitter: geni.us/fLuVWzw Charging Cable Organizer: geni.us/cTEK 4 Inch ABS Plastic Blast Gate 4 inch: geni.us/q13Z Magnetic Hooks: www.homedepot.com/p/Master-Magnet-Handi-Hook-20-lb-Magnetic-Pull-Hook-07218HD/202639937 Tesla EV Sign: www.etsy.com/listing/935401359/tesla-electric-vehicle-parking-sign?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=tesla+signs&ref=sr_gallery-1-6&organic_search_click=1 //TESLA REFERRAL PROGRAM: Support my channel and get up to $1000 off your purchase by using my link when buying your Tesla: ts.la/bryan62838

[@bobyahatovich]

Dude this is brilliant. I like your uncomplicated setup. Sometimes installing a charger is needed but this is a great example of how you can get a quick charge at home without too much investment.

[@bryanhauer]

Thanks! Glad you found it helpful. There’s a place for both setups, but this is a great way to keep costs down or for people that aren’t going to be in their place long-term, but still want to charge fast. Thanks so much for watching 😀

[@bryanhauer]

Very nice 👍 I since had a NEMA 14-50 installed which gets me around 36 miles added per hour and has worked great, but this setup did well for me for the first year or so 😀

[@AlexandreYAMADA74]

I want to thank you because I did not have any 50A/30A outlet in my garage but same as you, my laundry room was next to it with a dry wall and I managed to install my Tesla charger the same way as yours! Millions thanks!

[@JoelCrosbyVitalityMethod]

Perfect! This is exactly where my dryer is relative to my garage. Thank you for this tip.👍👍👍

[@naley100gram]

excellent video man! I really appreciate the quick & simple explanation!

[@jimselvy6157]

I have a wall charger on the same circuit as the dryer. I set the Tesla to start charging at 10pm since no one is going going to be drying clothes then. I had the wall charger installed when I had another EV prior to my Tesla. I like to set the amperage down a bit (i.e. 20amp) just to help keep the heat down as I live in Arizona. Again, doing at night also helps with the heat.

[@jabcabcaa8202]

The chargers on the market now support temperature control, which generally supports a temperature of 55 degrees, above which they will stop working. Is it overly worrying?

[@scottinWV]

Probably should put your little sliding door behind the dryer upside down. The weight of the cord will keep trying to pull it open the way it is.

[@bryanhauer]

Can’t as the opening on the other side is at the top and if I did that it wouldn’t be able to open. Normally I’d agree, but in this instance it unfortunately wouldn’t work.

[@josenavarro1924]

Thank you! Was going to do the exact thing but local hardware stores didn’t have the black port.. so I just got my father-in-law (handyman) to install new box and outlets facing the opposite way. I would never have thought about it if I didn’t see this video.

[@JTrader904]

This is an incredible solution to charging at home and will work perfect for me. Thank you for sharing!

[@jhleerph]

Awesome. Considering a 2024 Y purchase while the 0% financing event is on. Just doing some research to see if I want to pull the trigger!

[@janicewilliams1759]

Great information and I love my set up with my dryer hook up! Thanks for sharing~

[@esedman157]

I need that black sliding piece you show at 2:30 in the video. What is is called and where can I get it? Thanks

[@bryanhauer]

I links to all the products in the description down below the video, but will also put them here for you. The product you're referring to is the 4 inch Blast below: CHARGING PRODUCTS IN THIS VIDEO: Tesla 14-30 Adapter (Select 14-30 from Dropdown): shop.tesla.com/product/gen-2-nema-adapters RVMATE 4 Prong Dryer Extension Cord 10FT: geni.us/4qiS NEMA 14-30 Splitter: geni.us/fLuVWzw Charging Cable Organizer: geni.us/cTEK 4 Inch ABS Plastic Blast Gate 4 inch: geni.us/q13Z Magnetic Hooks: www.homedepot.com/p/Master-Magnet-Handi-Hook-20-lb-Magnetic-Pull-Hook-07218HD/202639937 Tesla EV Sign: www.etsy.com/listing/935401359/tesla-electric-vehicle-parking-sign?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=tesla+signs&ref=sr_gallery-1-6&organic_search_click=1

[@huutran9585]

Hi Bryan , Thank you for sharing your video clip that is was awesome and I like your little Tesla sign in front the dryer .that is fun .(:

[@bryanhauer]

Glad you liked it! 😄

[@vlad2838]

I was eyeing a similar ‘low-tech’ solution when I came across your immensely helpful video. I was hesitant about having to get a more-sophisticated and costlier splitter like the Splitvolt. The RVmate y splitter does the trick for a lot less. Thanks so much for sharing your resourcefulness with us!

[@bryanhauer]

You’re welcome, Vlad! Glad the video was helpful. Let me know if you have any questions when you set things up.

[@vinnynguyen123]

To add the Splitvolt you will have a peace of mind whenever you are charging your car.

[@bryanhauer]

Never had one issue, but whatever makes it work for you 👍

[@jamesmahoney7120]

@@bryanhauer no

[@bryanhauer]

@@jamesmahoney7120 No what?

[@mohanramaswamy3598]

I did a similar setup at my house. However, I did not want to rely on family members to ensure that only dryer or charger is on and NOT BOTH. I would suggest a 3 position, 2 pole double throw switch be placed at the dryer. That will ensure only one of dryer or charger gets power.

[@jccnguyen]

This is exactly what I'm thinking about when watching this video. Somebody in the house will use the dryer at night without knowing.

[@bryanhauer]

@jccnguyen It simply trips the circuit so not the end of the world if someone forgets. This setup was for anyone just getting started with an EV and was looking for the least expensive option while still getting decent home charging speeds.

[@mrprivette]

Wow this was so helpful! You just saved me a LOT of money.. My guy, I appreciate you. 💯

[@bryanhauer]

Glad it was helpful 👍🏻

[@keweichen7597]

Thanks for sharing! great and very helpful Info. i have the same set up. Installation in minutes with minimal cost. But i was struggling with the amps. Now i know 24 amps is the sweet spot. lol

[@Ankan-pz2he]

Thanks for the awesome informative video, just wanted to know how many breakers your dryer is using and what's the ampere rating of those. Mine is using 2 breakers with 30A each.

[@bryanhauer]

It's the same. Two 30AMP breakers. 👍🏻

[@lescohn7073]

These plugs are not designed to be plugged and unplugged. A better choice is a splitter with a 30 amp switch to control the flow of electricity. Sparks will be created when you unplug the dryer or any device that has a constant "on" design. The breaker should be turned off when handling a 30 amp + device

[@bryanhauer]

Hey Les - While I appreciate the concern, what you're explaining isn't being shown on this video. There's a specific RV/EV extension cord in the scenario which is the only one that's being unplugged from. The others never get unplugged which is why I'm using the splitter. Never had even one spark and had two certified electricians review it and gave it the go ahead. The scenario you're using, isn't shown in this video. You are correct that constant unplugging of a normal dryer 30AMP isn't suggested as it will lessen the life of the plug, but that's not what's being shown here. Have a great day!

[@superteamvideo1930]

Yes I never unplug it unless I am planning to take a road trip and want to bring my mobile charger with me.

[@cpkay33]

awesome video. this is exactly how my home is set up. i was excited to see i had a 240 outlet, but it was dead. cost me about 800 but can run the same with the new wall outlet and didnlt have to change panels and circuits and what not.

[@CKBEntertainment]

Thank you for the video and will definitely use this set-up since my dryer is in the same location and the breaker for my house is on the complete opposite side of the house.

[@bryanhauer]

Glad it helped, Philip! I appreciate you watching.

[@LorenzoHines.]

This video just saved me. Thank you!! and for also placing the links!

[@xiangzhu166]

Understood that a dryer and an EV can not be charged at the same time. But when you are not charging the Tesla, can you keep the mobile charger connected (without actually charge the Tesla)? my concern is if one reconnect the mobile charger every time, the connector (in your garage) can be wore out, comment?

[@bryanhauer]

Yep. Thats why I use the splitter. Then you never have to disconnect from the wall which can wear out the plug over time. You can connect/disconnect the Tesla mobile charger from the splitter as many times as you want.

[@xiangzhu166]

thanks for the reply, super helpful video, I am still wondering if one needs to connect/disconnect the Tesla mobile charger from the extension cord (green connector in the video) every time, is there any issue to leave them connected all time? of course don't charge an EV and run a dryer at the same time. Can the charger (not Tesla) be connected to power when the dryer is used? I don't own a Tesla yet, may missed something obvious in the video, thanks again.

[@c.vasquez9115]

Haha the drier sign is a neat idea!

[@bryanhauer]

It does the trick 😁

[@shouhuiyang6659]

Very informative. One concerning is the dryer normally run no more than 1h. Do you have any concern by using this dryer outlet for EV charge for more than 10h or overnight most of time we do to get full charge. Any concern for any over heat or potential fire? I am concern any wire issue since the dryer wire is not designed for EV charge. Thank you.

[@bryanhauer]

No concerns at my place which is a newer construction. Had it checked by an electrician and have run it all night multiple times per week for over a year and no heating up. Never heard of any issues with using a normal 30AMP dryer plug. Only concern I've ever heard of is they're usually not meant to be plugged and unplugged over and over which is why I have a splitter so I never have to do that. I only use one at a time though. With that said... every house can be different based on age of house, wiring etc, so I'd suggest just having a certified electrician come out to take a look.

[@SecretCollage]

TYSM! This is EXACTLY the use case I'm looking for.

[@overtime94]

Great video, I have been using a 110 for years as we dont drive alot. The new model y with lfp batteries drains a lot quicker in the cold so I'll need to step up. My Dryer plug is on the opposite wall across my garage, I guess I will need to figure out how to route it through the laundry room.

[@bryanhauer]

Thanks 😊

[@mastergeo3006]

I had a 220 6-20 outlet in my garage, so I got the mobile charger with that adaptor. unfortunately, it's a little to sort so I was wondering if there was a way to extend it. I don't get my car until the 24th. Should take me 3hr to charge from my math for going to work and back. This might also be an option for me in the future if I need more juice.

[@bryanhauer]

Amazon should have some 6-20 extension cords for that. Just make sure it's considered heavy duty and made for EV use. Mainly that means it's made for continuous high voltage.

[@grambo1980]

Neocharge makes a cool smart splitter

[@bryanhauer]

Yes, but then the added cost makes it pointless and you might as well get a NEMA 14-50 installed or charger hardwired. The whole point of the video was to be an inexpensive way to charge at faster speeds. I do agree though that the splitter does make it more convenient, just not as cost effective for the goal here. Appreciate the comment.

[@RomaniMTB]

Thanks for the info!! I am going to buy a similar set up

[@LuisPerez-vy6bz]

Great video and thanks for sharing with everyone. I just set this up at home for my wife’s Y model, and I’m also using the 10-30 plug to the 30amp dryer connector. I’m curious to know how much of an increase your electric bill was by charging at home, compare to the charging stations? Thank you and happy holidays!

[@bryanhauer]

Thanks. I pay $0.09/kWh so a full charge would be under $6.75 and I charge up about once per week when at home so it’s not much. Compare that to Supercharging where it’s about $0.30/kWh you’d be looking at around $22.50 for a full charge so 3 times more expensive. For most people I’d think home charging should add under $50 extra per month to their electric bill. Hope that helps and Happy Holidays to you as well.

[@LuisPerez-vy6bz]

@ thank you for the prompt response and that was very helpful information and good to know, since I was anticipating the electric bill to go up a couple hundo more a month ha! It is much appreciated and be safe! 🫡

[@supinac17]

In Europe we have just 16A breaker for wall plugs. Is it standard that you have 30A on a single phase?

[@bryanhauer]

Yes. US operates on 120v while Europe does on around 230v so you can offer roughly the same power with only 16 amps.

[@that_diva_sha3459]

Big help! I wasn't looking for it but it's just what I needed. Thanks

[@bryanhauer]

Oh cool 👍 Glad it helped 😀

[@SENDEREYVIDEO]

Great Video , i'm new to tesla , the mobile charger itself, is that the one that comes with the tesla car ? (3:54 in the video) thanks

[@bryanhauer]

Yep, that's the mobile charger that comes with the car (now you have to pay extra for it unfortunately.)

[@CarlosGomez-wz9md]

Thank you for the tip, my Model Y just arrived and I’m loving it. Awesome video btw, 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾and I just subbed.

[@bryanhauer]

You bet 👍🏻Appreciate the sub 😀

[@md8744]

Hi Sir. In USA ( California) all the house dryer are using 240v? If yes I will think about to grab one Tesla to try it. Thank you

[@bryanhauer]

Not sure that all of them, but most electric dryers use 240v. You can just check at your house.

[@toofunnyordie]

Hey, love your mic that attaches to your shirt. which brand is it?

[@bryanhauer]

It's part of the Rode Wireless System. Here are direct links: Rode Wireless Go 2 Mics: geni.us/DE17iOu Rode Lav Mics : geni.us/W8uowu

[@tummy_bliss]

Super helpful video! How did you drill the hole in the wall? Any tips on how to drill into the wall safely and not damage any wires that might be inside the wall? Thanks!

[@bryanhauer]

Thanks. 😀 The tool is called a 4 inch hole saw or hole dozer. I didn't go through full drywall as I already had a cutout there for the dryer vent so only needed to go through about half an inch of plastic so not sure, but you definitely don't want to just start drilling holes without knowing what's behind them. I'm sure there's some KZbin videos on this as well.

[@LarsDennert]

His hole violates fire code.

[@manriquemarjorie]

Do you suggest keeping everything connected to the wall, like the extension cord, mobile connector etc when we are not charging the car? If we keep it, does it consume a lot of power still?

[@bryanhauer]

You can unplug the ext cord/mobile connector when not using it, but you should keep the splitter or whatever is plugged into the 30AMP Dryer plug always plugged in. Those aren't made to withstand plugging and unplugging constantly.

[@yraponyatkin9479]

Brilliant !!!

[@leozeng3495]

Like it So where did you buy the accessories? Black perforated. Any link? Thanks

[@bryanhauer]

All the links are in the description below the video.

[@toddmarch5886]

I'm really enjoying your videos. Thank you for your content. I wanted to caution you to be careful when plugging in to that dryer feed. In this video I'm guessing you were trying to plug in one handed while holding a camera it appeared like your fingers were close to the plug leads when it was about halfway plugged in. If you made contact with those 220V leads it mostly likely would have burnt you badly or worse. Keep the great videos coming. Is your Jackery battery pack the size you needed for everything or could you have gotten by with a smaller one? Thx.

[@bryanhauer]

Thank you 👍🏻 Appreciate the kind words and the safety tip. For the Jackery... I think the 1500 I have is the smallest that would work for me as cooking with an air fryer or hot plate uses quite a bit of power. Could maybe get by with the 1000. Hoping to test the all-new Jackery 3000 soon, but that's more for home backup use. Regardless which one you choose, they work great!

[@braaji]

Great video, how to connect 14-30p to a Dryer with standard outlet?

[@bryanhauer]

What do you mean by standard outlet? 110/120v? If so, you can’t use the 14-30 and can only plug into a regular outlet which will only charge at about 3 miles per hour. You need a 30 amp plug for the faster charging. You’d probably be better off having an electrician install a NEMA 14-50 plug or hardwire a charger.

[@josephjanchar5810]

This is a stupid question, but I am considering buying a used 2020 model 3 and am wondering what charging cable comes with it. It shows a cable in a bag, but I have no idea what that might be. But this video and instructions will work perfectly for me! Thanks and I appreciate the links to purchase the items too!

[@bryanhauer]

Hey Joseph - Not a stupid question at all. Up until earlier this year Tesla included (for free) the mobile charger along with an adapter for plugging into a regular wall outlet (NEMA 5-15) as well as a (NEMA 14-50) adapter for use at campgrounds or if you have an electrician install a 50AMP plug in your garage. You can view that kit here on Tesla's website: shop.tesla.com/product/mobile-connector They now charge $230 for that kit when you're checking out while buying a new Tesla. That's typically what the bag would consist of, but I'd suggest asking the owner or dealer what is all in the bag. Usually it also consisted on one more small adapter called a J1772 which allowed Tesla's to charge at those small chargers outside of department stores, grocery stores and hotels. These are very slow, but are great at hotels if you're staying overnight. Many are even free. You won't need any of these cables or adapters to charge at Tesla Superchargers on road trips. Just pull into the stall, plug in and it will auto charge your card of file in the Tesla App. Depending on which car you end up with, for ones with normal lithium-ion battery packs, you want to daily charge to around 85% and when on a road trip you only want to charge just over the amount needed to get to the next Supercharger as charging slows the higher % you go so Supercharging is fast when you have little juice in the car, but as the charging % fills up it starts to slow down the charging process. It might only take you 15 minutes to charge from 10% to 80% on a 250kW Supercharger, but would likely take another 20 minutes to charge that last amount from 80% to 100%. So again... when at home just plug your car in daily and set the limit to around 85% and when on road trips using the Supercharger network, if the car says you can make it to that next Supercharger with 50% battery, just charge to 55% and get on your way. This makes your charing experience faster and keeps the chargers free for others. I have plenty of videos on everything from home charging to Supercharging to charging at campgrounds on my channel so just browse the main videos tab and you'll find them. To give you an idea of charging speeds... - Using the NEMA 5-15 wall outlet plug will only get you about 3 miles per hour charging. This is usually only used in case of emergency or if you're say staying at an Airbnb for a weekend and can just plug into a normal wall outlet. Usually around 1-2 kW of speed which translates to multiple days to charge up. - Using the method in this video above I was able to use a 30AMP dryer plug to charge my Model Y at up to 21 miles per hour. I initially went this route due to is being so inexpensive to setup. Usually around 7 kW of speed. - 50AMP plug: Getting a 50AMP plug installed by an electrician allows you to charge up to 36 miles per hour using a NEMA 14-50 adapter on Model Y and above which should come in the bag. I think the Model 3 Standard Range limits it to 32AMP so you can only get 21 miles per hour charging with this method so you wouldn't see any advantage over the dryer plug with a Model 3 Standard Range. You can also get various other 3rd party chargers that plug into a 50AMP outlet. Usually around 9 kW of speed. - Hardwired: You can have an electrician install a 60AMP breaker along with hardwiring a Tesla wall charger or some other 3rd party charger so you can get up to 44 miles per hour charging. Usually around 11.5 kW of speed. - Tesla Superchargers: These are super fast and vary from 72kW up to 250kW of speed with most Superchargers being either 150 kW or 250 kW of speed. Almost all new ones being installed are 250 kW for charging in about 15 - 20 minutes. Of course you don't need any extra equipment for these. I know it can get a little confusing, but just watch my videos on these subjects and you'll figure it out and feel free to ask more questions as I'm happy to help 😀

[@josephjanchar5810]

@@bryanhauer Amazing response, thank you very much, and I plan on watching your other videos too. I will subscribe!!!

[@mihirmaniar9074]

Hi Bryan, great video, thank you! Though my house is older and I have a dryer attached to a 10-30 outlet in my garage. So the 14-30 splitter will not work for me. Can you please recommend a comparable 10-30 splitter to buy? Thank you.

[@bryanhauer]

This should give you what you need, but double check the plugs to make sure they match what you have... RV Mate 10-30 splitter: geni.us/7ON43Z Tesla 10-30 adapter (select 10-30 from dropdown): shop.tesla.com/product/gen-2-nema-adapters Ext Cord for RV/EV's (if needed): geni.us/hQm9E Note: I'm not an electrician so make sure you ask a certified electrician if you're unsure about something. Hope that helps 😀

[@edudreyfus7372]

This is a great idea, but tell me this way can be used for any model for example Tesla Model X,. Thank you.

[@bryanhauer]

Sure 👍

[@johnjay7822]

And how is this one year later? I was watching a Sandy Munro video and it was suggested this was not a recommended application for the dryer outlet due to failure.

[@bryanhauer]

Usually it's only NOT recommend if you plan to unplug it often which is the point of failure since dryer plugs aren't meant for that kind of plugging and unplugging often, but my solution includes a splitter so it removes that issue completely. Not one problem since the beginning 👍🏻

[@reggaerock]

Is the Tesla adapter waterproof? My garage is used as a office so I park outside my garage. Would I be able to charge using this method even in the rain? Thanks

[@bryanhauer]

Yep. No problems using the official Tesla adapters in the rain.

[@johnjoe4969]

sir you are absolutely a genius. how do i connect tesla 14-30 adapter (which is currently out of stock) once i get it.

[@bryanhauer]

They usually refill the stock fairly quickly so just enter your email address on that page and Tesla will email you as soon as it's available. What specifically are you asking about connecting it cause I show how to do that in the video?? Thanks.

[@obeqni8651]

Very helpful video. For last two months I have been switching plugs between dryer and Tesla to use the dryer 10-30 plug. I added a Y splitter today. While adding Tesla and dryer plugs into the Y ends, I noticed some spark. That was only when I plugging them in? Should I be concerned?

[@bryanhauer]

Too many variables to know for sure (what brand splitter cable you have/home electrical setup etc...), but a proper splitter isn't any different than plugging them directly in as long as you only use one at a time. Most homes would just trip the circuit if both were used together. Check with a professional in your area if you have concerns.

[@obeqni8651]

@@bryanhauer Thanks.

[@skeptar8]

Are you doing this set up with the Tesla charger that comes with the car?

[@bryanhauer]

Yes 👍

[@steinmathisen4928]

Great video! Thank you, just waiting on my Y.

[@bryanhauer]

You bet 👍

[@ElyFrankes]

Thanks very much for this clever approach!

[@stevenkim3343]

Where did you find the black contraption?

[@bryanhauer]

Links to all the products are in the description section below the video. Just click/tap the View More button under the video. 👍🏻

[@tracypawlak6830]

1. How do you make the hole in the wall? 2. If using that inlet for the hole, are there pipes behind it?

[@bryanhauer]

I already had a cutout there for the dryer vent so only had to go through a thin piece of plastic with nothing behind it and used a 4 inch hole saw. Some regions have codes that don't want you going through drywall so check your local area.

[@philh1245]

Brilliant idea - question, I noticed you're unplugging the adapter after use, can you keep the adapter plugged in at all times even when not charging? Luckily I have the same setup where my garage and the laundry room share a wall.

[@bryanhauer]

Yes you can! I was just being extra cautious. 😀

[@JPest91]

Is it better to leave the adapter plugged in? Great video by the way​@@bryanhauer

[@bryanhauer]

Thanks. Doesn’t matter. I only charge once or twice a week so just unplug it between uses, but doesn’t really make any difference.

[@paulinquebec]

Thanks. I am going to check if this is possible for my Kia Niro at the inlaws! (Not sure I can specify how much amps my Kia will draw to keep it safe.). I will say though that when I had my son (an electrician) install our level 2 charger i purposely did not choose the option to use the Nema plug like the dryer one and I went hard wired. The reason is because you really need to have a heavy duty receptacle installed, one that is not going to melt when you are using it full out for 8 hours straight. I am not positive that the standard ones for dryers are enough for safety. Either way... Personally, with that setup I wouldn't charge overnight and I would put a fire alarm right over that outlet in the laundry room. You can never be too careful IMO. Thanks again... Going to check on my Niro now. (Edit: Apparently I change the AC Charger rate to Maximum, Reduced, or Minimum, so ya, i might indeed try this sometime!)

[@bryanhauer]

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[@MuskTeslaY]

I just did that to my home charger and it works perfectly. I tried 30am had 7kwh going in with no issues. But I think 24A would be smarter and still pulling 6kwh in so no different than outside paid chargers. It works

[@bryanhauer]

Yep, if it runs hot or trips it's best to drop the amps down to 24A like you said 👍🏻

[@jennaduvall2060]

This is a great money saver!! Brilliant idea.

[@SerpentSuccessors]

what is the black plastic hole cover called? where did you get this?

[@bryanhauer]

It's the 4 Inch ABS Plastic Blast Gate 4 inch: geni.us/q13Z You can view all the product links in the description below the video (click "More") or in the pinned comment at the top of the comment section 😀

[@johnjeromin8496]

my electrician wired me the same plug as a dryer for my Tesla on my new house. It is right on the garage wall with a designated line and fuse. I loved your video by the way. My question is: How do I find something to plug into wall and and into the tesla charger that isn't a extension cord, isn't there something shorter???? like an adapter?

[@bryanhauer]

Hey John - Yep. You only need the extension cord if you need a longer cord, but if not and the mobile charger reaches simply get which adapter you need directly from Tesla. Just select the one you need from the dropdown and that's it. shop.tesla.com/product/gen-2-nema-adapters What kind of plug did your electrician put in?

[@ningwang1227]

Thanks for sharing, was wondering if I can use ur solution on a not sharing room. My laundry room is on top of the garage on second story, do u think I should just have an electrician to install outlet or somehow extent it to the garage

[@bryanhauer]

Probably best to have an electrician at least look at that as you probably wouldn't want to run a cord all the way down. I'd probably just have a certified electrician put a 50AMP 14-50 outlet in the garage and then just grab the Tesla 14-50 adapter. My solution probably works best for anyone with an adjoining wall that already has a pass through with the laundry room.

[@ningwang1227]

@@bryanhauer thanks for the advice, I was actually able to run the cord straight down the stairs while using the 50ft extending cord, ur option is way cheaper and reusable after changing houses

[@bryanhauer]

@@ningwang1227 Just a note... you shouldn't use a regular extension cord. It has to be the appropriate gauge wire for RV's or EV's amperage. If not, it's a fire hazard.

[@ningwang1227]

@@bryanhauer got it, I used ur whole set up other than I chose to buy a 50feets extension cord that u linked in description, I think I’m fine right? Thanks

[@bryanhauer]

@@ningwang1227 As long as it's the one that's thick heavy gauge and used for RV/EV's you're fine 😀

[@rameshbhatia1194]

What is the name of : contraption; you use to store the car adaptor you bought from Amazon?

[@bryanhauer]

The one on the wall? Charging Cable Organizer: ​amzn.to/3Heo77M​

[@JustinGorashko]

Can I leave it plugged in with power as long as it’s not charging the car or will that also drip the breaker so I don’t need to disconnect and plug back in disconnect and plugged back in

[@bryanhauer]

On a Tesla it will automatically stop charging once it reaches the set % so no harm if it's still plugged in as it's not passing electricity at that time. As an example... you leave for work in the morning and return around 5PM with 35% charge. When you pull into your garage, you plug in and it charges up to whatever % you have set (most people have 80% on Tesla's with lithium ion batteries and 100% for those with LFP batteries). About 3 hours later your car reaches its desired %. There's no harm in just leaving it plugged in until morning when you leave for work again. The only reason I disconnect is that the method I show in this video shares with the dryer and since you can't run both at the same time in this setup, I usually just disconnect so I don't accidentally run them at the same time.

[@darbslayos6682]

Hello there, where can we get/buy that plastic thing hole that covers end of the wall. Any help. Thanks

[@bryanhauer]

Here you go: 4 Inch ABS Plastic Blast Gate 4 inch: geni.us/q13Z You can find links to all the products in this video in the description just below the video. Click or tap 'View' in the text under the video and you'll see all the links. Hope that helps 😀

[@jamesgarner314]

Your video features a NEMA 14-30 receptacle. Some people can use this setup with the older NEMA 10-30s but will be ungrounded.

[@bryanhauer]

Nice. I don't have any experience with that, but a good tip. Not sure of the increased dangers in doing that, but just suggest anyone worried to check with a certified electrician.

[@DaveBuddy-gj2kq]

It’s electric, my set up is similar to yours only thing is there’s two walls in between, so is it OK to use longer than 10 feet of extension cord?

[@bryanhauer]

The extension cord has to be an RV/EV rated extension cord. If you look in the description of this video, you'll see I linked to the ones that will work. Hope that helps!

[@DaveBuddy-gj2kq]

@@bryanhauerthanks a lot , your video very helpful. I will use your link to get all I needed

[@DaveBuddy-gj2kq]

Bryan, I can’t thank you enough, I did exactly how you did , working fine , I don’t see any wires are getting hot …it’s been charging for 4 hrs , will there be any wires get hot later.

[@bryanhauer]

@@DaveBuddy-gj2kq Every situation and setup is different, but if you're using the correct equipment and it's charging fine without issues, just keep an eye on it for the first week or two and double check everything. The car has many built in protections so should stop charging if there's any overheating issues and/or the circuit should trip.

[@thecelebrationdj]

This may be a stupid question, but I don't want to blow something. I have my Dryer plug split to charge our Tesla. The Washer is not connected to the same outlet. But should I not run the washer at the same time as the Tesla is charging as well?

[@bryanhauer]

No stupid questions when you're dealing with electricity. The dryer in this case is on a 240v circuit while the washer is typically on a normal 120v wall outlet so they're not on the same breaker and wouldn't affect each other.

[@thecelebrationdj]

@@bryanhauer That's what I thought, but I wanted to be sure! Thanks!

[@g.b.5206]

I'm thinking that if you flip that access small opening it will be easier to close it and stay close

[@bryanhauer]

Good thought and one I looked at, but that actually wouldn't work as the only place the hole can be is near the top of the cutout and so the door can't slide up and has to slide down. I agree though, normally I'd have it slide up.

[@JerameyBeck]

how do you install the blast gate? The item linked in Amazon doesn't have any instructions that I can find.

[@bryanhauer]

I just used a hole saw to drill out the hole and then used some adhesive to attach it to the wall.

[@Mar-gv4eq]

Can I just keep the charger and dryer plugged the whole time or was there a reason why you unplug the charger

[@bryanhauer]

Shouldn't be an issue just leaving it plugged in. I did it just to be extra cautious so I'd make sure to never run the dryer and charger at the same time. Just created an extra step so I wouldn't make that mistake.

[@murda2999]

This shows the difference between a 30A dryer plug vs a 30A plug at a campsite. This is giving you two phases at 30A, while a campsite plug will give you only one phase at 30A. Thus, you should be getting twice the charging rate (miles per hour) than what you see when you are camping.

[@bryanhauer]

Thank you for pointing that out!

[@philh1245]

The Tesla mobile connector is capable of up to 32A, can it still do double the miles per hour?

[@LarsDennert]

That's incorect. The dryer provides one phase. A TT30 provides a split phase.

[@zuheirbeilouni2759]

This is very risky process and not up to code jeprodizing your house insurance should somebody else turn on the dryer while charging your car the breaker would overload and the split cord may melt resulting in fire.

[@bryanlaboy289]

Awesome video man👍 really looking forward to getting a Tesla in the future from watching your videos keep up the great work.

[@bryanhauer]

Thank so much, Bryan 👍

[@FallingBulletss]

Any update to this setup? Iv heard reports of plugs burning out.

[@bryanhauer]

If you use the correct cords including the splitter so you never have to unplug from the dryer outlet it works great! I’ve since installed a NEMA 14-50, but this setup worked flawlessly for a couple years.

[@PVMMAC]

Thanks for this! I just got Y model and portable charger and adapter. My dryer is 10-30, which I will use to charge my Y. Do know which splitter is ideal for 10-30 to connect dryer and Y car? (not to use simultaenously, but to avoid having to plug/unplug etc.) thanks!

[@bryanhauer]

You bet 👍🏻 You could get a 10-30 splitter like this one: geni.us/p8ar You could also get something like a SplitVolt which auto switches for you: geni.us/ZJBRibj At that point the cost kind of negates the price savings though, but some people don't want to think about it.

[@sergeymelnik32]

Send me a link where I can buy the spleter

[@bryanhauer]

All the links should be in the description of the video. Just hit View More under the video.

[@Carlos1180]

Where did you get 21mph from? I have a similar setup in the UK and charging at 30A/7kWh is only 15mph. You're only charging at 24A

[@bryanhauer]

I originally screenshotted it directly from Tesla, but this is the same image: teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/attachments/picture1-png.574740/?id=4903989 Here are their numbers of miles per hour of range for a 30 AMP Panel based on model of car… 24 AMPS 5.7 kW S - 17 3 - 22 X - 14 Y - 21

[@Carlos1180]

@ excellent. Thank you. I guess it’s all dependent on the onboard charger and BMS

[@bubbaknowsstuff]

I have a 2023 Model 3 basic using a BMW 120 volt cord I get 7mph I use this when I'm at my children's homes my main is a 40 Amp at my home the car's max is 32 Amps 40 Amp needed

[@mcgcssa]

Great video. Exactly what I am looking for. BTW: The MOBILE CONNECTOR sold by Tesla has a NEMA 14-50 ADAPTER included. Can I use it or it is better to order the one you mentioned (14-30 adapter). TIA.

[@mcgcssa]

After doing a little bit more research, I kind of understand that a 14-30 is needed because it is likely used by the dryer, while the 14-50 is different in size.

[@bryanhauer]

The 14-50 adapter won’t work here as dryers use a different plug. You need the one that works for your 30 amp dryer outlet.

[@mcgcssa]

@@bryanhauer Thank you for confirming that.

[@KariBullerman-it6im]

What if you use a splitter that has a 14-30 and a 14-50 on it? I have a 14-30 dryer plug and a 14-50 Tesla cord. Can I get the above splitter and use a 30 amp extension cord then set my car at 24?

[@mcgcssa]

@@KariBullerman-it6im I don’t see why it wouldn’t work.

[@9nghia670]

👍 great video. Thank you Bryan

[@bryanhauer]

Thanks Mike! 😀

[@CamSaidSo]

This is so helpful. I get my model 3 on Monday and the electrician quotes have been HORRIBLE. I was shocked to see everyone want to charge $2000-$3000 just to install the outlet in the garage. Nope! This will do and my laundry room is right next to my garage. Just ordered a dryer splitter for $70 and I have the level 2 25’ charger/cord. My only question is what do you call the slide/pocket door thing you installed?

[@bryanhauer]

Oh cool. Make sure to keep an eye on it the first few times to make sure the charger isn't getting hot. If it is you can try lowering the amps in the car on the screen one notch. Also be careful if you have an older house with old wiring, but otherwise it should be fine. Just make sure to not use the dryer at the same time or it'll trip the circuit. All the items are listed in the description of the video. Just click the View More link under the video. The item you're referring to is the 4 Inch ABS Plastic Blast Gate 4 inch: geni.us/q13Z

[@CamSaidSo]

Figured it out! Cable hatch! Just purchased on Amazon. From $2,000 to $98 I’m so happy.

[@CamSaidSo]

@@bryanhauer thank you so much for the info! I’ll be sure not to charge and dry at the same time. My house is new…hoping the cord doesn’t get hot but I wouldn’t be surprised…i have 3 different third party chargers and none are from Tesla, but they were all free so I have to try them.

[@jakeschleifer1303]

@@CamSaidSohey how did it go for you?

[@CamSaidSo]

@@jakeschleifer1303 it’s going really well. No issues at all. Not a lot of heat. Charges from 0-100 in a little under 7 hours at 32A.

[@Jwips.]

Can I use a longer extension? I have my dryer plug upstairs lol. Was thinking about getting a dryer plug extension. Will that work ?

[@bryanhauer]

Sure, but it needs to be the RV Mate cord listed in the description below the video as it has to be a heavy gauge cord rated for EV use. You can't just use a regular ext cord. They offer 3 lengths... 10ft, 25ft & 50ft so just head down to the link in the description for it.

[@Jwips.]

@@bryanhauercan you please put link here I don’t see it lol. The 25 feet

[@bryanhauer]

@@Jwips. CHARGING PRODUCTS FROM THIS VIDEO: Tesla 14-30 Adapter (Select 14-30 from Dropdown): shop.tesla.com/product/gen-2-nema-adapters RVMATE 4 Prong Dryer Extension Cord 10FT: geni.us/4qiS NEMA 14-30 Splitter: geni.us/fLuVWzw Charging Cable Organizer: geni.us/cTEK 4 Inch ABS Plastic Blast Gate 4 inch: geni.us/q13Z Magnetic Hooks: www.homedepot.com/p/Master-Magnet-Handi-Hook-20-lb-Magnetic-Pull-Hook-07218HD/202639937 Tesla EV Sign: www.etsy.com/listing/935401359/tesla-electric-vehicle-parking-sign?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=tesla+signs&ref=sr_gallery-1-6&organic_search_click=1 Under each video there will be some text and at the bottom of that it will say View More... You just click View More and it'll expand and then you can see the full Description under each video. I added the links above though so you easily grab what you need 👍🏻

[@Jwips.]

@@bryanhauer what about the extension cord

[@bryanhauer]

It's the 2nd link listed. Just click that one and select the 25 ft version. RVMATE 4 Prong Dryer Extension Cord 10FT: geni.us/4qiS

[@DaveBuddy-gj2kq]

Is it ok to leave adapter connected when not in use, or if I am charging Tesla and at the same time if I need to use dryer, can I use app to stop charging Tesla and use dryer without unplugging from car

[@bryanhauer]

Not 100% sure. It's probably ok, but I'd suggest the conservative route and disconnect from the car to be safe. My guess is the worst that could happen is it would trip the breaker, but haven't tried testing that.

[@leighcoddington6174]

Where do I find the links to purchase the splitter and the extension cord ?

[@bryanhauer]

Hi Leigh - Simply click 'Show More' under the video which will reveal the Description section and all the links are there.

[@jayfloramusic]

My contractor spend 15-20 mins explaining how I can use the dryer port for charging Tesla since I don't have any ports open in the circuit breaker. Made me all excited. DID NOT mention that he was referring to separate chargers. So infuriated at him.

[@vkkalia1452]

Thanks for the info

[@bryanhauer]

You bet 👍🏻

[@Saikoolit]

Hi, where to buy that extension cord ?

[@bryanhauer]

All the links are in the description of the video. Just click 'Show More' under the video to view them. I'll also post the link to the ext cord here: geni.us/4qiS

[@Saikoolit]

Got it .. thanks !

[@rajansharma919]

My main electric panel has maximum 100 Amps Main breaker. My dryer is electric. Can i still charge from my electric dryer or i need to upgrade my panel.?

[@bryanhauer]

You likely don’t have enough available as most new panels have 200. I’d check with a certified electrician to be sure.

[@rajansharma919]

@Bryan Hauer Thankyou so much

[@BadbulPod]

That looks like a cool mic, do you have a link where i can purchase it?

[@bryanhauer]

Yep, they're great! You can get them here: amzn.to/3LquXJt

[@heli9811]

Where does the Tesla adapter plug into? I see you plugging mobile charger to the extension cord only

[@bryanhauer]

It plugs into the mobile charger. The end of the mobile charger pops off and you can then put any of the official adapters on there. Here's a brief explanation I did a while back in a campground where I was plugging into the post there and you can see how that part works: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGW5Xn2fZsetrZIsi=l-jRJRv_oY_1WIWw&t=924

[@heli9811]

Thanks for replying so fast! I just ordered everything on your list. I understand the setup now!! Expecting my MY tomorrow!

[@heli9811]

@@bryanhauer my dryer is older and has 3 prong. The split adaptor doesn’t seem to work. Do you have any suggestion on what I can use?

[@bryanhauer]

Congrats on the new Model Y 😀 I'm not 100% sure. You could try something like this if the plug matches up to what yours on the wall looks like and then get the official Tesla NEMA 14-50 adapter: geni.us/7rX3e I'm not an electrician so unfortunately don't know for sure as everyone's setup at home is different. I did read that three prong are for older dryers prior to the year 2000 and the reason we now have 4 prong is due to a safety defect in the 3 prong. I'll just link the article on Home Depot so you can read it so not sure it would be the best idea then, but again they do sell a splitter for that. I'm not an expert though. www.homedepot.com/c/ah/how-to-change-a-dryer-cord/9ba683603be9fa5395fab90622a0d0f

[@heli9811]

@@bryanhauer thanks for letting me know. We are renting right now so this is the best option because we don’t want to spend money to install wall charger for house that’s not ours

[@ahmedasfoor3890]

Hi, I’m using the same setup and it’s been working fine for about a year. Now im noticing that the charge rate drops to 12A due to the extension getting overheated. Im using a 25ft 30A rated extension cord. Not sure if I need to replace the extension cord or what’s causing this overheating. Appreciate if you have any ideas on what’s causing this. Thanks

[@bryanhauer]

Not sure. I'd make sure there's no issues with the plug receptacle itself overheating. You're not constantly unplugging it are you? Normal household ones aren't made for that which is why I used a splitter in the video so I almost never would have had to unplug it. If that's not it, it could be the cable. Is the cable made for EV's/RV's?

[@Scandal247]

This is so helpful 🙌🏽

[@ansred]

Have you checked the temp on all ends during different periods of time (After 1hr charging >> 5 hr >> 10hr)? ... Is there anything gets hot?

[@bryanhauer]

Zero heat on my setup. I’ve checked at all times and never had any issues 👍

[@ansred]

@@bryanhauer That is awesome! Will do the same! Thanks man!

[@djrichardcrest]

How much cheaper is this compared to charging at tesla supercharge station? Also, what is the average additonal cost for your electric bill for your 220v charge per month

[@bryanhauer]

Luckily the Tesla app gives you this exact info. In my case, my average cost per kWh at home is $0.12 and at Superchargers/Fast chargers it's $0.40. It's a bit more than a 3rd cheaper at home vs on the road. As far as additional cost on my monthly electrical bill... mine is a bit skewed as I travel so much that when I'm home I almost never drive so only charge up about once per week and while on the road I charge up about once a day at least and sometime multiple times per day. In my case I barely notice a bump on my monthly bill. Best way is to just look at the actual cost per kWh like I did above which shows it's a bit more than a 3rd cheaper. Hope that helps 😀

[@reggaerock]

On a side note, you should only supercharge on big road trips as it degrades the battery. Tesla states it in the manual

[@bryanhauer]

This is not something you should worry about as an owner if you plan to own the car for a normal amount of time as any degradation is minimal. Drive your car, enjoy it, charge at home when possible and charge at Superchargers whenever needed 👍

[@rajanmehta1669]

Thanks Bryan, Awesome and really helpful video for new bee like me.

[@bryanhauer]

Really appreciate that 😀 Glad you enjoyed it.

[@TarigAhmedGISP]

Great video Bryan. So I went ahead and ordered everything :) BUT I found out my dryer outlet is a weird-looking one. the apartment complex said it's 240, but google says it's a 20amp. I wish I could upload the image. it's basically a triangle in the middle, 2 45 degree holes on the sides, and one L shape at the top ! .. any suggestions or ideas would be super helpful. I don't have a clue when it comes to electricity.

[@bryanhauer]

Thanks Tarig! Shoot me an email from my website's contact page. You won't initially be able to send a picture, but once I respond you can email me a link to what it looks like or send a picture and I'll try to help. www.bryanhauer.com/contact

[@reggaerock]

Sounds like a 10-30 plug

[@reggaerock]

Google 10-30 plug and I'm betting that's the one

[@tedibarra4770]

Very nice presentation. My dryer uses natural gas. So my receptacle is available to use. Do I even need to convert from the 10-30 to a 14-30. Or can I just use the 10-30 adapter? Also, I have seen a 10-30 to a 14-50 adapter. Would that work as well? Also, where can I buy that circular wall contraption that you incorporated in your wall? Again, great video.

[@bryanhauer]

Hi Ted - Thanks! You can just get the Tesla 10-30 adapter and that's all you need. Plug that into the Tesla Mobile Charger and you're on your way to around 21 miles per hour of charging. 👍🏻 All the links to everything in the video are in the description just below the video. Click or tap the Show More under the video. Here's the link to the Tesla adapter. Just select the 10-30 one from the dropdown. If it says out of stock, just add your email for Tesla to alert you when they are back in stock which usually happens every week: shop.tesla.com/product/gen-2-nema-adapters

[@Cherries01]

I have the same setup: my dryer uses gas, and my dryer 220v receptacle is available to use. I was asking (and waiting to hear back) from an electrician family relative about installing the Wall Charger, upgrading the existing dryer wires to No. 6, and replacing the receptacle to the appropriate 14-50 to handle 50a charging. I also found out that the dryer receptacle can melt because instead of being in use for drying clothes for 2-3 hrs, charging EV would be an overnight, and that's can damage the receptacle. So need a 14-50 receptacle that's made for EV charging. I might just end up upgrading the existing dryer receptacle to the appropriate EV receptacle and just use the mobile charger like this video.

[@jamesadkinsiii7925]

Is there a 75’ extension cord you would recommend? I see the one you linked only goes up to 50’

[@bryanhauer]

Hi James - 50 ft seems to be the longest I've seen in that specific cord unfortunately.

[@jamesadkinsiii7925]

@@bryanhauer thanks for the quick reply!

[@dylancarey]

Thanks a ton Bryan for the info. This comment jogged a question from me... with the longer the extension cord, does t drop the voltage the longer it gets? Thanks! Also, Can this setup be outside? May consider putting a rain cover over it or something......

[@derekcharlton6001]

Hi I’m in the uk can I get these products over here do you know?

[@bryanhauer]

Most of these plugs are for N America, but I’m sure there’s similar options for the UK.

[@derekcharlton6001]

Great video just what I’ve been looking for 👌🙏