Tesla Universal Wall Connector - Adding a NEMA 14-50 Plug

[@alphadelta87]

I did the same, but I would suggest two things.. get a "cable gland" for where the 14-50 plug comes up into the Tesla box. Will help alleviate stress of the wires hanging, but more importantly you should've routed it up and around to the top of the terminals. You don't want the wires hanging down with no support other than the lugs holding the copper. Just food for thought..

[@Fleshybitz]

You are correct, he wired it wrong and it shows the proper way in the installation papers. Loop around the top from the bottom feed and zap strap the cable.

[@EV-365]

Agreed. I thought I mentioned in the video that I was going to put the gland on later, but I may not have! Thanks for pointing out!

[@boomerjrtv1268]

Also it’s not dryer plug for 50 amp. It’s generally a “range” plug. Dryer is 40 amp.

[@alphadelta87]

@@boomerjrtv1268 you're right, I stand corrected. The cord/plug set I purchased on Amazon is a "Range Power Cord".

[@KeyurGhael]

What size cable gland is required for this ?

[@crazycoastie]

Love when folks make videos like these, showing how easy it is to add a plug to any hard-wired EVSE. 2 Things of note, 1. Max safe Amperage on Plug vs Hard wired 2. The wiring diagram recommends wrapping the wires up and over the block (when feeding from bottom) and opposite when feeding from top inlet. Guess it gives a better service loop. and also gives extra support from wires not being pulled/stressed on the locking nuts for wires Great video!

[@EV-365]

Thanks for watching. And great points you added!!!

[@ErikEspinosa-d4d]

Thank you for this video, it helped me a lot.👍🏽🙏

[@EV-365]

Glad it helped! Let me know if you run into any issues!

[@victorvarghese8372]

Hey man , thanks it’s a great video, you helped me save a lot.

[@EV-365]

Appreciate it!!! I am glad it helped! Happy charging!

[@jakerakestraw5751]

Thanks! Moving into place that already has the 14-50 plug in the garage and I was curious how to wire my Tesla charger.

[@EV-365]

Glad I could help!

[@shitalhossain8216]

Does it charge it fast

[@EV-365]

It can charge up to 48 amps (11.5 kw per hour) if hardwired or 40 amps (9.6 kw per hour) if plugged in.

[@ericjohnson7798]

So what was the outcome ? Did you get 44 miles of range in an hour ?

[@EV-365]

Sadly, I had to return the charger as it would not work with either the Rivian or the Fisker. Some people have been having this issue. When charging a Tesla, since I was connected on a 50 amp breaker and pulling power at 40 amps, I was pulling 9.6 kw every hour (would have been 11.5 kw with a hardwire set up). Not sure what that comes out to miles wise for the Model X which is what I was charging. The mileage per kw will be different for every vehicle, but the kw the charger is capable of giving you will be the same.

[@Qyxz85]

Can I do this to a NEMA 6-20 plug and just set the draw lower?

[@EV-365]

Yes, you should be able to do that. Just need to make sure you have the draw set lower. You can also set this within the unit as well, but it does requiring getting into the IP address for the unit.

[@alvinconstantino4958]

Can you use this outdoor?

[@EV-365]

Yes, the universal wall charger is IP-65 rated so it is dust proof and can handle rain and water spray. These are the same ones they install at hotels and shopping centers. If you use a NEMA Plug, make sure that connection is covered. Hardwired, no problem.

[@HerbertWong-md7kd]

Thank you so much for the video, that’s exactly what I am trying to convert. I have a question, is it ok to cut the 6 feet cord down to 1 to fit my space?

[@EV-365]

A shorter pigtail plug is actually better. Typically 3 feet or shorter is what is recommended by code.

[@edwardpinto7905]

would this one suffice - 30 Amp / 250 V 10-Gauge wire (10/4 TYPE SRDT) 14-30P NEMA plug configuration

[@EV-365]

Yeah, all that sounds good. The key is to default set the Tesla charger to make sure it does not pull more than 24 amps (80% of 30). That is a little bit of a process where you have to connect to the IP address of the charger but there are videos online showing you how to do it.

[@Reedith]

If they're not a sense cable from this unit? I thought I had a communication cable for bi directional charging

[@EV-365]

I believe the unit is bi-directional compatible.

[@rajzmailbox]

Thank you for the video, this is exactly what I did. Is there any holder or mount for the wall connector instead of permanently screwing it to wall?

[@EV-365]

Not that I have found. I use a computer stand (without the legs) that has holes on it and screw my charger onto to that so I can swap them out. I still had to make four holes in the wall to hold that up, but those are the only four I will need to make. If you do not need to swap out a ton, I think there might be some weight charger poles you can get.

[@ewcruz]

You should be at 1k subscribers now 😊

[@EV-365]

Thanks!!!

[@dominicano921]

Can this be done to the Tesla Wall Connector? I noticed this is the Universal Wall Connector.

[@EV-365]

I have not tried, but I imagine you could do the same. There are probably other videos out there.

[@herbfst]

What does the electrical code say when using an electrical device that doesn't allow for this connection in the manual?

[@EV-365]

This is definitely an at your own risk type of DIY project.

[@boomerjrtv1268]

I read somewhere code says 1ft long

[@kothareddykrishna]

Did you use GFCI? For wall connector tesla says not needed but for NEMA you need GFCI

[@EV-365]

Yes, our set up has GFCI.

[@Leo-cl1xq]

Why no used 6-50p ? Is better option because the wall connector do not used neutral wire and please read the instructions for the wiring

[@saurabhmanocha25]

Its because he had a Nema 14-50 receptacle already in the Garage

[@Egad3968]

Don't use a plug direct connect.