Tesla Wall Connector vs Mobile Connector | What's the Difference, Which One Should You Buy?

[@Myksgarage]

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[@badtoro]

No love for my left ear eh?

[@Myksgarage]

Should be in stereo

[@ledzeppelin1212]

Yeah I have the same issue. Only audio in my right ear.

[@keepingitcrypto560]

😅

[@MrTravallday97]

Thought my headphones was broken 😂

[@TheAlex3061]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@mkmd555]

You just saved me money. I was about to purchase a WC. I learned from you that I can get the same rate of charge from the MC. Thanks a bunch

[@Myksgarage]

I'm glad this helped!

[@Dave34250]

If your electrical panel can support a 60 amp circuit, you could charge at 48 amps instead of 32. My power company offered a $500 rebate for installation of my wall charger. I also have a 7.5 kWh solar system, and only pay about $0.19 per kW when charging (had the solar system installed before I thought of buying an EV).

[@mkmd555]

@@Dave34250 Thanks for the knowledge. You rock!

[@fvRodRunner]

@@Dave34250 can the mobile do 48 amps with the 60a circuit?

[@Damon_Mah]

@@fvRodRunnermobile connector is limited to 32 amps, you would need the hardwired wall charger to get more up to 48 amps (60 amp circuit) or 40 amps (50 amp circuit)

[@ari_young]

I prefer the mobile connector. I don't care about the look or asthetics in the garage. It's also more practical for me. I have two mobile connectors though. One I keep in the car and another I keep at home.

[@Myksgarage]

Thanks for sharing, it is nice to have an extra to keep in your car at all times.

[@papameticulous]

Having a spare MC allows you to keep the home plugged in, which minimizes wear on the outlet

[@diydrivenGA]

@@papameticulous and reduces fire risk

[@dubmob151]

Does the mobile charger give you the same charging information and control that the home charger does?

[@Fidgets808]

I charge exclusively with a mobile connector on a 110V. It’s plenty for my commute/driving around time for groceries etc. I’ll use Superchargers on road trips, but at home, even 110V is great.

[@Myksgarage]

Good to know that works for you, thanks for sharing!

[@dubmob151]

Is that 3 miles range per hour with the 120V about 30 miles per day if it's 10 hours of charge time?

[@shengliliu7299]

The real point is that 110V is better for car battery life!

[@mohamedsoliman5185]

thanks man for ur honest ...i just bought 2 mobile charger ..one i keep in the car for emergency and the second in the garage with nema outlet and a homedepot wall hook to keep the port above ground

[@Myksgarage]

Nice! That is a good set up!

[@alexzandrr]

I rent the house I’m living in unfortunately the landlord won’t let us install the nema outlet. So I’m going to end up using a normal outlet.. y’all think it’s still worth it? About how much charge would I get in 8-10 hours on a model y?

[@wkrupper]

Thanks, great concise video! I planned on the mobile connector. And when I wired my garage, it was only a little more to add several 14-50 outlets so i actually put in 3 (it's a 4 car garage) so th there's flexibility in where I park and the ability to charge multiple cars.

[@Myksgarage]

That's cool! Thanks for watching!

[@wm_]

my right ear thoroughly enjoyed this video LOL thank you for the very informational video!!

[@Myksgarage]

👍

[@Angelboy99]

I live in a multi dwelling building and we must install a DC contrôler limiting the amps to 48 for any condo 200A and less breaker. As it has overload protection built-in, mobile or wall connector does the job. The mobile connector was included with my 2020 YP but I still decided to install a wall connector and keep my mobile connector for level 1 charging while travelling. Used it a few times since. I have all the plug adapters, including those for 240V kitchen range and welding. I use my level 2 wall connector 99% of the time. It’s like having your own gaz station at home at a fraction of the cost and without the smell of gaz and oil 😊. Your garage will never be the same once you own an EV.😊

[@Myksgarage]

Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@Wolfie66]

Very helpful video! My wife and I are thinking about buying a Tesla and I was curious about home charging. Luckily, we have a family of electricians!

[@Myksgarage]

Very nice! Good luck

[@frankcoffey]

I use both in my garage because we have two Teslas. The wall connector is faster but not by much. If you are charging overnight both cars will be charged by morning. My wife gets about 50 miles of range per hour of charging on the wall charger and I get 30 using my mobile connector from a NEMA 14-50. I did have to buy a RV quality extension cord so I don’t have to back in.

[@Myksgarage]

Thanks for sharing your experience!!

[@fhu868]

Seems like the wall charger is almost 2x faster in charging than the mobile connector. I thought it would be about the same. interesting. Thanks.

[@frankcoffey]

@@fhu868 Tesla also has a universal wall connector now that can charge CCS and NACS just like the magic dock on some superchargers.

[@msawyer110]

​@@fhu868it's cause in the video he only spoke about 50 amp. The wall connector maxes out at 60amp and thus charges significantly faster than a mobile charger

[@Damon_Mah]

@@frankcoffeythanks, DCFC Level 3 CCS can’t really be done at home so it must support both Level 2 NACS and J1772 (not CCS) plugs for people who have both a Tesla and non-Tesla EV

[@darwood6861]

At 3:30 you stated that the mobile charger plugs into a dryer outlet. Technically, it is the standard 50 Amp Range outlet, not a 30 amp dryer outlet.

[@Myksgarage]

I probably just should’ve said the Nema 14-50 plug

[@rcheng5391]

The mobile connector can only charge up to max speed of 32 amp while the wall connector can charge up to max speed of 48 amp.

[@Myksgarage]

Good to know

[@blackbird1119]

How did the guy not know this?! Lol I don’t own a Tesla and I know that Info 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@personalaccount4360]

Before you buy, check with your local electricity company to see if they have a rebate program. My electric company won't pay for a Tesla Wall connector because it's not on the approved list, but they'll pay up to $500 for a mobile charger and installation of a 14-50 outlet.

[@Myksgarage]

That's a good tip thanks for sharing

[@JimmyHFinancial]

Nice comparison...i personally prefer the mobile charger..i can charge it at home and on the road if i need to.. i just wind the cord back up neatly after charging..

[@Myksgarage]

Yeah good point!

[@bburton333]

Note that the NEMA 14-50 receptacles are not designed to be plugged and unplugged a large number of times. If you frequently need to plug and unplug the Mobile Connector, it's better to get a second one and keep it in the car, or, get a Wall Connector for home.

[@RickFishing]

In a nutshell there are a few cases to get the wall charger. One if you want up to 48 amp charging speed vs 32 amp (note the Model 3 rear wheel drive doesn't go above 32 amps). If you plan to park outside then you'll probably want to have a wall charger, especially if the outlet isn't covered (zap!). The wall charger looks cleaner or nicer than the mobile charger. There is another Tesla mobile charger that charges at 40 amps, but it can only be used on 14-50 outlets and is rarely in stock.

[@Myksgarage]

Great comment! Thanks

[@RickFishing]

oh yeah, the wall chargers are harder for thieves to steal than the mobile chargers. Especially important if you charge outdoors.

[@alaind831]

wall charger only need 2+1 vs 3+1 wire (much cheaper long distance or easier in tight spots) too.

[@Damon_Mah]

@@RickFishinggood point, unfortunately thieves can also cut/steal the cables for the valuable copper

[@Note7creole]

Put mine outside in a metal box... it's actually charges faster then my 50 amp.. thought they were they same but the universal wall connector is super fast

[@Myksgarage]

Good to hear!

[@mike_martin0920]

Wow you saved me from installing a wall charger 😆 Thank you!

[@Myksgarage]

Glad this helped!

[@dylanwhite6539]

Small detail missed about the charging speed. The 14-50 actually DOESNT charge at 40 amps with the regular mobile connector. It’s 32a max, so it’s a 40a circuit equivalent for the wall connector. The wall connector goes up to 48a with a 60a circuit. For whatever reason, NEMA didn’t make a 40 amp plug, but the electric code in most places allows you to use the 14-50 and 6-50 connectors on 40a circuits IF you have the outlet labeled as 40A MAX. Now there’s also a second Tesla “mobile” connector with a hard wired 14-50 that does handle 40A so it would be matched with the wall connector in that instance. Really though, 32A is plenty for many people. I’m only use a 24A charger

[@Myksgarage]

Thanks for sharing those details

[@justinwinslow310]

how long does it take to charge at the 32a ? just curious. im soaking up info for a day i decide to buy a tesla cause right now there prices have gone down alot.

[@dylanwhite6539]

@@justinwinslow310 well, from 10% to 80% I believe it’s about 9-10 hours. Generally speaking unless the vehicle has LFP batteries you do NOT charge to 100% everyday. It’s more than adequate for most daily needs. I have a 24a charger at home and that handles everything I need

[@tb-ld8ug]

The 32a mobile vs 48a wall is a pretty significant difference - 50% more. A 60a circuit is the way to go for the wall charger (codes typically require current maintained for longer than (I think) 2 hours be only taking up to 80% of the circuit max, which results in 48a sustained).

[@dylanwhite6539]

@@tb-ld8ug you really don’t need your car charged that quickly from home. 24A is still above my daily needs. Even worked fine for the 100% charge to roadtrip with, though it was a bit close. Still, not like it would’ve been a big deal to wake up with 90% instead of 100%. Most of the time anyway. Also worth noting that LFP model 3s max a 32a. Unless you own a cybertruck, the wall connector is overkill. Not saying you shouldn’t buy one if you just have the money and want it, but it’s extremely disingenuous to say it’s the “obvious choice” or “best option” for most people when most people don’t need anywhere near that much power. Hell, a 6-20 (16a 240v charging) outlet is 100 miles in 8 hours on everything but the model X, and the average commute is barely half that.

[@icy1007]

If both are on a 50A circuit, the wall connector is going to allow for more power. The mobile connector is limited to 32A of continuous power whereas the wall connector would allow for the full continuous 40A allowed by a 50A circuit.

[@Myksgarage]

Yes good point

[@curthoaldridge507]

Biggest advantage of the Wall Connector is one less conductor. 4 gauge wire is 2.20 per foot.

[@Myksgarage]

That's a good point!

[@RichardMedeiros-p3u]

Great video. I was a bit confused as to the two options on the Tesla website. Now I know! Thanks!

[@Myksgarage]

Great!

[@dubmob151]

The website claims the rate is up to 44 miles per hour with the home charger and up to 30 with the mobile charger. Is that considered basically the same as mentioned in the video? That's 46% difference if the claim is accurate.

[@frogmandave1]

I bought the Tesla wall mount cord keeper for my mobile connector. It looks great and keeps everything up off of the ground. Since I have a Model 3 with LFP batteries they can't charge faster than 32 amps anyway so the 44 amps from the wall charger is of no advantage to me. Great video with good information.

[@Myksgarage]

Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@slyguyaction]

We have the Model 3 with the LFP battery and charge it the same way. The cord keeper keeps everything neat and tidy. I don't like the cord laying on the garage floor to reach the 8' or so from where the Mobile Connector is mounted near the NEMA 14-50 plug but was warned against charging the car with the cord still wound around the cord keeper. Unlike the thick cord that comes with the Electrify America charger I use for our 2022 VW ID4, the Tesla cord seems to get much warmer to the touch and allowing it to lay on the cool concrete floor dissipates heat when we're charging. Heat or aesthetics, gotta pick your poison I guess.

[@BlackBl00dbrother]

Is the LFP battery the lithium ion battery? And is your a 2022 model 3 and above?

[@BlackBl00dbrother]

@@slyguyaction Is the LFP battery the lithium ion battery? And is your a 2022 model 3 and above?

[@CraigMaiman]

@BlackBl00dbrother LFP is the Lithium Iron Phosphate chemistry. It's the battery in the Model 3 base model. For that chemistry, you can charge it to 100% all the time.

[@g.dubyou6263]

Also, my local power company in California, has an incentive that pays for the price of install for your charger. Make sure you check on that, as well.

[@Myksgarage]

Good suggestion!

[@l5ccna879]

Where can I get more info?

[@g.dubyou6263]

@@l5ccna879 check incentives through your local power company. Every one of them is different. You may have some incentives, you may not.

[@donnavictor5986]

Colorado Xcell also has assistance in installation

[@jeffbautista9935]

Thanks for the clarification between the 2 chargers. Dealership isnt too specific on details.👏🏻👏🏻💯

[@Myksgarage]

👍

[@whitestar20]

This was more informative than anything at the Tesla dealer could yell me 👍

[@Myksgarage]

Nice!!

[@jeffreygeiger3824]

Mobile connector is perfectly fine for me. I get 25 miles/hr at home which is plenty for overnight charging. Also its mobile and can take with me ok road trips. Don't forget the wall connector comes with another fee of an electrician to install, another 200-300 easy.

[@Myksgarage]

Yeah good point!

[@briarmunoz5423]

I just got a Tesla and I was at 50% and it’s saying it won’t be fully charged for 24 hours! Is this normal? A woman that works at Tesla told me it’d only take 10 hrs (overnight).

[@curiousthinker8040]

@@briarmunoz5423 Sounds like you need to get the higher amp plug installed by an electrician. I assume you're just using a standard house plug? That one is going to be particularly slow.

[@johnditoro1676]

I totally agree, you need to have. home charging option or you will hate your EV. When I had my solar panels installed I elected to include a wall charger...its price was included in the rebates by my state and power company, so its net cost to me was $250, installed. I then went out and bought my first Tesla (M3). The combination worked great. Then we bought our second Tesla (a MY). For this one I had a NEMA 14-50 240V outlet and used it with the mobile connector. It is every bit as functional as the wall charger and more useful in that you can take the charger with you and/or use the outlet for other things. If I were to move, I wouldn't install a wall charger in my new house.

[@Myksgarage]

Thanks for sharing your experience!!

[@mikeyytube00]

The mobile connector tops out at 32amp regardless of the outlet being 50amp. You can get a smidge more power through the wall connector (~40amp on a 50amp breaker, or 48amp on a 60 amp breaker).

[@Myksgarage]

👍

[@boogie7778]

FYI our mobile charger is outside and does get rained on but I have it into a weatherproof plug with no issues

[@Myksgarage]

That's good to know

[@davidboerst4789]

My tesla comes in this week. I bought a multi box that my tesla/dryer share. It cuts power to car when dryer is in use

[@Myksgarage]

Great idea!

[@weswoods7571]

Great info. Thank you. It helped me decide which way to go.

[@Myksgarage]

Nice!!

[@jimmyalan9]

Myks, I did the same thing you did to my model 3, matter fact i watched your other video on how you installed it and i did something similar to what you did, thanks. However, i used a 60 amp breaker which I can pull about 48 amps to charge my Tesla and that's about 44 miles/hours....

[@Myksgarage]

That's awesome! Glad my videos helped!!

[@CurieBohr]

You have to buy the mobile connector plug ends separately now. That adds to the cost.

[@Myksgarage]

It still comes with 2 adapters. You only need to buy adapters if you have different plugs

[@CurieBohr]

@@Myksgarage I went with wall charger. 44 miles per hour. The mobiles 14-50 only gets 30 (Tesla 3).

[@johnrogers1423]

Both connectors came with my M3 in 2020. I sold the wall connector and bought a smart Zappi connector so that I could charge from my solar panels excess power. The mobile connector lives in my car for charging away from home.

[@Myksgarage]

That sounds like a great solution!

[@Cenyien]

Thanks for your video, just about to buy my first Tesla (and first electric car) and your video has just answered my questions. Many thanks 😊

[@Myksgarage]

Awesome, good luck!

[@markmorimoto]

Thank you this was extremely helpful!

[@Myksgarage]

Glad to hear!

[@noman266]

This video is so helpful. The Tesla website doesn't really tell the difference clearly.

[@Myksgarage]

I'm glad this helped!

[@wlit]

Hubbell 14-50 - $90 50A GFCI Breaker - $140 to $175 Mobile Charger - $230 Total - $460. It is as expensive as the Wall Connector.

[@Myksgarage]

Well you also need the 60amp breaker with the wall connector

[@wlit]

@@Myksgarage yes, which is non-GFCI and cost $20 or less.

[@shanehall8909]

You don’t need a GFCI breaker in many jurisdictions.

[@roberttweedell1401]

Yup, I just discovered this. With the wall connector being easier to install, beings you don't need to mount a gang box.

[@4x2-ev]

The savings is not really that much. You do not want to use the same outlet from a box store that you would for a dryer. The continuous EV loads are causing overheating and melting of the cheaper outlets. Only install commercial grade outlets and they start at about $70 each. The code has changed and most areas have adopted the change which means a gfci breaker for another $100 and the extra unused neutral wire. Hardwired, done right, is about the same cost as plug in.

[@Myksgarage]

Thanks for sharing your experience, that's good information!

[@georgelewis8831]

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[@Myksgarage]

Interesting

[@Agg1E91]

I actually got the mobile and the 10-30 adapter because I have access to that. I will likely be moving in 9-10 months so I'm not springing for a full 50a 230v outlet. I'll make do with the 10-30 32A 240v for now. Where I move to though will have a full power 14-50 type outlet.

[@Myksgarage]

It's nice that Tesla has the different plug types that can fit different outlets. 32amps will do just fine for you! Thanks for watching!

[@skypirate6278]

Greetings from California. Thank you for the great video. Now I have to decide on Model Y or BMW I4 M50.

[@Myksgarage]

Good luck on your choice!

[@Dave34250]

I have both chargers, the wall connector mounted outside where I park, and the other one which carry in the rear compartment in front of the under trunk. I had the electrician install a 60 amp circuit, allowing the wall connector to charge at its maximum rate of 48 amps. I also bought the 50 amp plug for use at my son’s house when I visit there. I’m now on my third wall connector after having the first two replaced under warranty.

[@Myksgarage]

Interesting to hear you've had problems with the wall connector failing?

[@alaind831]

how long did you buy them and how low did they last each time ? 2 failing is rather bad...

[@jake260]

I have had two mobile chargers fail now the last one only lasted a year

[@stevefowler2112]

lol, "i don't like how the cord looks across the ground", says the guy with no kids and a pristine garage. Seriously, great video, it answered my questions.

[@Myksgarage]

Well I do have 4 kids so keeping a clean garage is always a challenge. 👍

[@stevefowler2112]

@@Myksgarage i stand corrected and salute you...I have two and mine looks like a tornado always hit it...though in truth I think most of that is due to my wife who won't get rid of anything and over the years I gave up cleaning the garage every weekend

[@benc4181]

There’s tons of cable organizers in stores

[@rose03cruz]

Thank you …your explanation was easy to follow.

[@Myksgarage]

Thank you!

[@iamqadri]

Awesome sharing. Keep it up. Thanks.

[@Myksgarage]

I appreciate it, thank you!

[@alaind831]

big thing you are missing: Wall mounted takes 2 wire+ground vs 3+ground for the mobile 14-60 plug, so might be a lot cheaper and easier to push into conduit. Also 48A vs 32A so no they are not the same speed (depending on breaker/wire you have).

[@Myksgarage]

Good info!

[@georgegopiao4411]

Is it safe to leave the mobile connector plugged in all the time? Any disadvantages?

[@Myksgarage]

I left mine plugged into the wall and the car all the time, I don't see any disadvantages

[@DanteDeGraaf]

Good video. The mobile's been working great for me.... but I just found out my electric company reimburses $350 if I have a wall charger so I just ordered one.. no brainer.

[@Myksgarage]

Yeah that is a no brainer! Thanks for watching

[@fam1st408]

The nema 14-50 is not for a dryer it’s for a range it’s a 50 amp receptacle a dryer is a 30 amp receptacle

[@Myksgarage]

Tell that to Elon Musk

[@tenantrep]

picking my 2024 MYP up today doesn’t matter fact and Tesla told me the wall charger charges at the rate of 44 mph and the mobile charger charges the rate of 33 mph. Have things changed since you bought your car?also if you’re on the road, why would you let your battery get down to close to zero you should be going to a supercharger station when you’re at 100 miles left.

[@Myksgarage]

The lower your state of charge when you arrive at a supercharger the quicker you'll recharge

[@JT-xf9sw]

I get 41 miles per hour on my wall charger. I have both wall and mobile. The wall connector has more software features though.

[@Myksgarage]

Yeah good point

[@SirUlrichVon69]

This video was super helpful for me as I'll be getting my first Tesla soon. Thank you!

[@Myksgarage]

Nice!! You'll love it! Make sure to get your charging set up before you get the car

[@SirUlrichVon69]

@@Myksgarage - Funny thing about what you said is that I tried to go to my local Tesla service center to buy a mobile connector but they wouldn't sell it to me until my car is connected to my app. I could look for a used on online but I wanted to pay for a new one.

[@rbe3717]

In my opinion, everyone here should consult a licensed electrian to make sure you are doing it right. I my state, it is legal to do your own electrical work. You need to get a permit and you can't energize the circuit until your work is checked and approved by the building inspector. I say this because you mention 6-2. that tells me you ran Romex. Lucky you that you chose a 50 amp breaker. (that's the max allowed by most codes for 6-2 Romex). This is because for continuos load ev charging, the #6 Romex feeders amperage needs to be derated. In most juristrictions, you can run #6 on a 60 amp breaker if it's #6 THHN inside a conduit. (but you need to check your local codes and consult a licensed electrcian in your area.). If you do it wrong you could end-up burning your house down. If afterwards an insurance adjuster discovers the electrical work that caused the fire was done illegally, the insurance company can refuse to pay your claim.

[@Myksgarage]

It wasn’t luck that I chose a 50amp breaker with 6-2 romex, I did my research and selected those components to work together

[@alkinsac]

Ling run I'll get Wall Charger the Nima is cheap but I t break because it's not meant for plug and unplug. I mean I not commercial graded.

[@Myksgarage]

Sounds good

[@clark-n-anitakalens7599]

Great content... Thanks for posting

[@Myksgarage]

Thanks for your positive comment!

[@eiji81]

This is so helpful, thank you

[@Myksgarage]

Thank you!!

[@dennisyoung6391]

Well Done : Good Explanation, KZbin Rules!

[@Myksgarage]

Thank you!!

[@signalsoldier]

Here's a stupid question. I just bought a used Tesla 3 and it came with a mobile connector. The mobile connector has a plain jane three prong plugin. If I upgrade to a nema 1450 plug, Is there a benefit? What I think I'm hearing in the video is that there is an added benefit to spending that cash on another electrician....

[@Myksgarage]

The regular plug will charge at 4 miles per hour, the nema 14-50 will charge at 35 miles per hour of charging. So it depends on how much you're driving

[@signalsoldier]

@@Myksgarage thanks so much! 🥂 Cheers

[@douglaskondo6314]

Thanks for this informative video 👍

[@Myksgarage]

Yes!!

[@caffeinee]

Great video! Though I don't understand why your electrician didn't just run some conduit outside the wall and put your NEMA 14-50 where you really wanted. Also, Spigen and many other manufacturers make Tesla Mobile Connector wall mounts for a much cleaner look.

[@Myksgarage]

Yeah my electrician took the east way out

[@rubenortega6088]

@@Myksgarageyou took my left ear out😂😂

[@karzm007]

Nice explantion, however the mobile connector is not wifi and cannot be set to stop the charging at 80% as an over night option.

[@Myksgarage]

You set the charge limit on the car not the charger

[@karzm007]

@@Myksgarage thank you.

[@alaaa1794]

I have 2 mobile connectors. 1 permanently connected to my garage wall outlet. The other one in my m3.

[@Myksgarage]

That's a good setup!

[@MarkShaw-g6x]

I have a garage but normally park outside. Can I use an extension cord or is there a longer mobile charger available?

[@Myksgarage]

Yeah you can use an rv extension cord, like this one: amzn.to/3SU3uVm

[@columbia1991]

Thanks for the comparison!

[@Myksgarage]

Yes!!

[@wonton120]

Thanks! I will buy both

[@Myksgarage]

Good choice!

[@DiegoTang]

Nice simple video. Super helpful info! When you have the charger plugged in all the time, is it constantly charging the car? Or are you able to control when the when the charge goes on and off? Thanks

[@Myksgarage]

You can control what percentage your car charges up to once it hits that percentage it will stop charging

[@shyanhayder7565]

How much would it charge on a normal plug? Like how long would it take to go from 0-80?

[@Myksgarage]

Like a 15 amp outlet? It would charge at 2-4 miles per hour of charging

[@matthewkendall8544]

I have a carport with a NEMA 14-50 outlet. Do the mobile connectors function correctly when they are outdoors?

[@Myksgarage]

Yeah they do fine outdoors

[@yc6683]

I was expecting you tell us the difference in charging the car with the mobile connector using a regular plug versus the Nema 1450.

[@Myksgarage]

🤷

[@yc6683]

@@Myksgarage 3 miles per hour with the mobile connector connected to 110. 30 miles per hour with mobile connector connected with NEMA 14-50. This is what your should've said.

[@a.j.infowars7582]

How long does it take to charge with the regular outlet? How many miles per hour?

[@Myksgarage]

Like with a standard household 15amp 110v outlet? Like 2-4 miles of range per hour.

[@32phoenixx]

Question - would a house generator charge the car in the event of a long term power outage? Can the changer be wired to a generator?

[@Myksgarage]

Yeah it probably can

[@CarlosLopez-bh9xy]

You can also install the NEMA 14-50 outside, you just need to install it with an outdoor box and cover……

[@Myksgarage]

Good point

[@1superduck]

I only have a standard wall outlet .... So if I have to have the electrician come by anyways..... Is it worth it to install a tesla wall charger?..... or should I have him install the nema 14 50?.....or both At the same time? And what if he's limited to how much amps he can give the wall charger? . My rear driver corner is right by my breaker box. So it really does limit how much work he has to do....Any advice is much appreciated thank you😊

[@Myksgarage]

I would have the electrician install the wall charger, and to just use that as your primary source of charging. Maybe I'll make another video specifically addressing this question!

[@ThePinnacleGroup09]

Great content! Thank you so much you answered all of my questions!

[@Myksgarage]

Very nice! Thanks for watching

[@Ball4Life313]

My “electrician” did installation for the mobile charger instead of the wall connector. Now I’m stuck on if i should make them fix it or if i should just return the wall connector

[@Myksgarage]

So did they just install a wall outlet?

[@Ball4Life313]

@@Myksgarageyes. He is fixing it and hard wiring the wall connector though

[@jinjasa]

Thanks man!

[@Myksgarage]

Yes!

[@anthonyadkins7197]

Why were you able to install the wall connector there if the electrician wouldnt install the outlet that far down?

[@Myksgarage]

They didn't want to make holes in the dry wall and climb through the attic

[@kabisayago]

Good for you. Its only $400.. They quoted me $850

[@Myksgarage]

To install an 240v outlet??

[@kabisayago]

@@Myksgarage yes. For the N14-50

[@FortunateSon]

So I had an electrician install a 50 amp outlet a while back for me. I use it to plug in my 5th wheel trailer. What's the best thing for me to do if I get a Tesla. Just plug in the mobile connector and that's just as good as the wall connector? Seems to be what your vid suggests. Or is there some better way to set up my home charging? Thanks in advance.

[@Myksgarage]

That's what I would do, just plug the mobile connector into your 50amp outlet and you'll be all set. The only question is whether it is convenient for you to park next to that outlet or if the mobile connect will reach to the car?

[@Damon_Mah]

you can also buy a 240V outlet splitter to keep both the trailer and mobile connector plugged in

[@tpham263]

Does the mobile connector allow u to split charging like the wall connector that u mentioned?

[@Myksgarage]

No it doesn't

[@hansjheer9849]

Your comment about the charging speed is as far as I know not correct. The travel charger is limited to 32Amps, (lighter cable, smaller electronics) while the wall charger can go up to 50 amps if you have 60 Amp breaker in your panel. I think you need breaker 125% of the continuous charge current. Also, the wall charger has a considerably longer cable. Hope this helps.

[@Myksgarage]

If they're both on a 40 amp breaker, then yes they will be the same charging speeds

[@gsb9083]

wall connector charges at 48 amps, mobile can only go to 32amps. so yes wall connector does charge faster.

[@Myksgarage]

If you have the properly sized breaker/wiring

[@tylerdurden347]

Clean “non-conduit” install directly to the left of two conduit line installs. 😅

[@Myksgarage]

Yeah the conduit is an eye sore

[@hayeshine]

Your audio is messed up. Only playing on one side of speaker/headphone.

[@Myksgarage]

Sorry about that

[@muhamedalzeadna2559]

Very helpful thanks

[@Myksgarage]

Thank you!

[@dl-ce3so]

In my jurisdiction, building code requires that a cut-off switch be located near and within view of the Wall Connector (or any hard wired electrical equipment such as an air conditioner). An advantage of NEMA 14-50R is not having that cut-off switch.

[@Myksgarage]

What area you in?

[@dl-ce3so]

@@Myksgarage Hawaii. This was back in 2011. I asked my electrician why he was installing a disconnect switch and he said it was required in case someone needed to work on the EVSE. I have also seen disconnect switches on some commercial EVSEs as well.

[@robertvalle7305]

Thank you very much for the excellent explanation 👍

[@Myksgarage]

Thanks for watching

[@marcom844]

For the Wall Connector did you have to wire it to your House Control Panel or using the regular 120v wall outlet? or you have to have double Nima connector? Pls, explain.

[@Myksgarage]

It's wired directly to my breaker panel with a 6/2 romex wire and a 50amp breaker, watch to the end of the video and it will show the wiring process

[@elainedavid8722]

Thank you so much for this video. This was really helpful

[@Myksgarage]

I'm glad this helped!

[@shamwowzered]

Let’s be honest, the wall charger is the best option if you’re not on a budget

[@Myksgarage]

Well said!

[@HHRS]

Nice video, but you failed to cover the speed difference between the wall connector and the 120V wall outlet. The charge time difference is huge! You mentioned you always change to 80%, but that's not true if you have an LFP battery.

[@Myksgarage]

Okay

[@error3rror3rror13]

I live in an apartment with a garage. They told me that I couldn’t charge my Tesla in my garage because the Tesla will pull too much power and potentially shut off my breakers . Any recommendations when it comes to charging it at home?

[@Myksgarage]

Is there an outlet in the garage?

[@error3rror3rror13]

@@Myksgarage yes. A standard outlet.

[@Myksgarage]

Do you already own a Tesla? If so what year and model?

[@davemay7797]

seems like the charging cable is better because its more versitile

[@Myksgarage]

Yes!

[@gt88sd]

I use mobile connector however with 10/30 plug since my home already had the plug for dryer. Works but not as fast so takes 8 hours sometimes if I want to charge from depleted

[@Myksgarage]

So do you feel you need to upgrade to a 14-50 outlet?

[@gt88sd]

So far I haven’t. There a few times I was down to 15% charge and my home electric plan is lowest after midnight Until 3 pm. Some mornings I was only able to replenish up to about 60%. Therefore took two nights to top off if I wanted to drive to work. Been able to work aroind it. I can always use a supercharger if I needed to go somewhere If I was commuting then yes I’d have to go with more juice.

[@alaaa1794]

Where do you plug your S?

[@Myksgarage]

I'm just using the mobile connector in a regular outlet for the time being

[@VALxTheEpicGamer]

how much did the electrician cost to do the install of wall connector or the cost of the mobile connector plug??

[@Myksgarage]

$560 to install wall connector and $400 for the 14-50 wall plug

[@VALxTheEpicGamer]

@@Myksgarage i just bought the wall connector from Amazon.. it'll be here this saturday... earlier today i had a Tesla certified electrician come to my house and see my breaker box and to give me an estimate... now, in your video you said if i connect the mobile connector to the dryer connector i can get the same fast charge as a wall connector.. i mentioned that to the electrician, and he said that is not the case, because the dryer plug runs on 30A and the Tesla wall connector runs at 50A since it will be connected directly to my breaker box.. i don't know why, but i have this feeling the electrician told me that because he wants me to pony up about $1000 to install the wall connector... the dryer plug is a 240v connector, and so is the Tesla wall connector... if i can get a dryer plug splitter and an extension cord for my Tesla mobile charger i will have no need for the Tesla wall connector.... what do you think??? any advice??? should i go with the electrician?? or get the splitter and extension cord for my dryer from Home Depot?

[@Damon_Mah]

@@VALxTheEpicGamerthe electrician was right, electric dryers use 30A, electric stoves use 50A, and EVs use 50/60A circuits the least cost is to buy a dryer plug splitter and plug the Tesla mobile connector into that but of course your car would charge slower (add 20 miles/hour) than with the 50A mobile connector plug (add 28 miles/hour) or 60A hardwired wall charger (add 40 miles/hour) the choice is how fast you need to charge your car on a normal basis

[@feliperossonero4241]

How long gonna take the 80 % of my model 3 standard range? Around?

[@Myksgarage]

From empty to 80% probably 5-7 hours

[@FigGolf]

How long is the mobile connector?

[@Myksgarage]

It's close to 20ft in total length

[@FigGolf]

@@Myksgarage Thanks!