30 amp dryer outlet

[bethterry]

We are getting our first Tesla this month! We have a 30amp (240v) dryer outlet in our garage, that we had installed when we built the house a couple of years ago. It's never been used. I have ordered the Nema 14-30 adapter. Is this all I should need? Do I need to set anything on the car for the voltage/outlet or do I just plug in?
Sorry for the noob question, but I don't want to blow up the house or the car!!

 

[DirtyT3sla]

You're all set! The car will automatically know which adapter is attached and charge at the fastest rate. If you want to charge slower for some reason, you can lower the amps on the in car charging menu. You cannot raise/lower amps from phone (yet...hopefully soon).

Enjoy the car!

 

[bethterry]

thank you!

 

[SSedan]

Agreed, all good.
I got by on a 14-30 here in Wisconsin where my S is a lot hungrier and the cold weather makes for a lot more power use.

 

[dgstan]

I have a ChargePoint plugged into a 14-30. I get about 17 mph charging, which is fine for me. To rewire would have cost several thousand dollars, because my panel is on the opposite side of the house.

 

[LongRanger]

Just for your own peace of mind - double-check the fuse rating on the circuit for your dryer, and if it looks a bit old/indifferent, replace the fuse - and also label the thing for what it’s used for in case anyone decides to play around nearby with home works etc.

 

[bethterry]

Just for your own peace of mind - double-check the fuse rating on the circuit for your dryer, and if it looks a bit old/indifferent, replace the fuse - and also label the thing for what it’s used for in case anyone decides to play around nearby with home works etc.

good thought thank you!

 

[Superjoe69]

There are also some solutions out there like the Dryer Buddy that let you keep both plugged in at the same time.

Dryer Buddy™

 

[Rocky_H]

that we had installed when we built the house a couple of years ago.

double-check the fuse rating on the circuit for your dryer, and if it looks a bit old/indifferent, replace the fuse

It's not old.

 

[SilverString]

After a year with my MS and installing a NEMA-14-50 outlet, then upgrading to the HPWC, I have come to the conclusion that my pre-existing 30 amp dryer outlet and the included mobile charger would have sufficed. Instead of charging for an hour or two while I sleep each night it would have charged two or three hours. Would I have noticed? The HPWC looks good though...

 

[disturbed932]

Just got my Gen 3 unite installed this morning.

 

[M3BlueGeorgia]

I have a ChargePoint plugged into a 14-30. I get about 17 mph charging, which is fine for me. To rewire would have cost several thousand dollars, because my panel is on the opposite side of the house.

Switchout out just the Chargepoint for a 14-30 socket would increase that to around 22 mph, and that shouldn't require any rewiring.

 

[dgstan]

Switchout out just the Chargepoint for a 14-30 socket would increase that to around 22 mph, and that shouldn't require any rewiring.

True, but I used to have a plug-in Prius that my daughter now drives. She comes to visit once in a while, so I still need a J1772. I typically charge at work (anyone remember when we used go to work?).

 

[M3BlueGeorgia]

True, but I used to have a plug-in Prius that my daughter now drives. She comes to visit once in a while, so I still need a J1772. I typically charge at work (anyone remember when we used go to work?).

OK, two options:
1) instead of hardwiring the Chargepoint, put it on a 14-30 plug, and plug that into the socket
2) Put in an A/B switch so that either the 14-30 socket has power or the Chargepoint has power.

or just continue with what you have.