tesla home charging

Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus Home Charging Guide. For those of us that might own another electric vehicle (EV), like a Nissan Leaf or a Chevrolet Volt, charging a Tesla will look a little more familiar, but there are still products and qualities unique to this brand. Until now, Tesla offered its customers two home charging options — the Gen 2 Mobile Connector that comes standard with all new Teslas or a hard-wired wall-mounted charger. But now that you are buying a Tesla, trips to the gas station are a thing of the past–you’ll be able to charge your car from the comfort of your garage with a Tesla home charger.

No problems charging at home with a NEMA 14-50 on a 50 amp breaker for over 1 yr. Last Friday the 200 amp whole house breaker blew.

To have an idea of the cost of charging a Tesla, you have to know that the average price of electricity in the US is 12 cents per kWh.According to Plug in America, that will translate to a $540 charging expense annually.That is provided that you’re driving an average 15,000 miles per year and you’ll charge the EV at home. Most Tesla owners have a home charger (or NEMA 14-50 outlet) installed in their garage before taking delivery of their Model 3, Model S or X.But not everyone lives in a house with a garage. Tesla is today launching a new version of its home charging station, the Tesla Wall Connector, now with a Wi-Fi connection and an updated design. thank god for safety breakers. Smaller and more affordable than its siblings, the Model S and Model X, Tesla’s Model 3 wants to take the electric car revolution to the masses.Don’t let the minimalist car interior fool you – the Model 3 includes one of the best in-car entertainment systems around with its 15-inch touchscreen taking centre-stage. Very scary stuff for non-electrician to have the 200 amp panel breaker blow in front of you. According to multiple reports, Tesla Model 3's built in the U.S. will reportedly include a wireless charging pad and USB-C ports starting June 4, onwards.