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[FloridaSun]

I'm shocked to hear the prices people pay for electricians, I do all my own work. If you're scared of electricity, shut off the main breaker. It's worth saving $1000.

Did my 14-50 outlet for $50 for materials..

 

[proximanova]

$850 for an installation of a wall connector on a 60amp circuit and a fairly good run of wire (pic attached). Not sure how that would compare to an installation of a nema 14-50 . Also not sure if the cost of a nema 14-50 outlet is officially qualified for the EV charging station tax credit, but it probably passes muster. Total cost of the charger and install was $1,350 ~ $945 net of tax credit. I'll take it for a safe system installed by a pro since I have absolutely no business messing around with that much juice.

Good looking install!

 

[hotleadsingerg]

I think the standard charging cables are the common 110V ones but you can buy the NEMA 10-30 / 10-50 dryer outlet type adapters on the Tesla stores. I am also planning to use my dryer outlet for a short period of time before investing in an expensive option

Ya the 14-50 adapter is like $45 or something

 

[jjgg]

It's definitely not...ease up. I'm encouraging people to do research, not necessarily to just start putzing around with 220/240 lines. Watch some youtube videos, do some internet research, see if it makes you feel comfortable. This stuff is not hard. The honest truth is that if someone can learn how to do this stuff in a month at a trade school there's a good chance most people can learn to do it on their own with some research.

I have zero problems paying for things I don't want to do or aren't comfortable doing around my house, but people paying a lot of money for relatively simple tasks just because they thought it was difficult is almost shameful.

Maybe just spend the month and get an electrician license. Now you will save $1000 for your own charger, not getting into trouble with house insurance, and will be able to charge $1500 to install chargers for others.

 

[BigLou]

Did my 14-50 outlet for $50 for materials..

About the same here but I have a nephew that's an electrician and he doesn't charge me to do it. Ran 65 ft of cable.

 

[FatherTo1]

I'm at Tampa SC right now.. Pickup is in 2 hours but wife has to pick up the kids from school at 3:15 pm, so I will be at the SC for the next 2 hours until the pick up..View attachment 666884

@FloridaSun , since you’re waiting at the SC, have you spotted any LRs with new headlights? Still trying to comfirm what @bigdaddyreg saw that night.

 

[SWMseeksVIN]

Got vin (190xxx) this morning. Black/white LR.

 

[MYMY21]

It's definitely not...ease up. I'm encouraging people to do research, not necessarily to just start putzing around with 220/240 lines. Watch some youtube videos, do some internet research, see if it makes you feel comfortable. This stuff is not hard. The honest truth is that if someone can learn how to do this stuff in a month at a trade school there's a good chance most people can learn to do it on their own with some research.

I have zero problems paying for things I don't want to do or aren't comfortable doing around my house, but people paying a lot of money for relatively simple tasks just because they thought it was difficult is almost shameful.

It may be the case for some that the cost of doing the research, discerning reputable sources of information, understanding electrical codes and local municipal regulations, complying with insurance requirements, acquiring tools and materials, among other things, outweigh what it costs to hire a licensed electrician. There seems to be room for both approaches, and DIY installations make sense for those who are already familiar with this type of work.

 

[FloridaSun]

About the same here but I have a nephew that's an electrician

I studied electrical engineering long time ago but never worked in the field.. However, hooking up the outlet requires little electrical knowledge other than that you have to get the correct gauge wire and that white goes at the place in the panel where all the white wires go... ground goes to the place where all ground wires go, and of course, turn off the main breaker for the install... and the other 2 wires connect to the breaker.. It's not rocket science..

 

[GenericName]

When was your order date?

4/6

 

[Peelz]

$850 for an installation of a wall connector on a 60amp circuit and a fairly good run of wire (pic attached). Not sure how that would compare to an installation of a nema 14-50 . Also not sure if the cost of a nema 14-50 outlet is officially qualified for the EV charging station tax credit, but it probably passes muster. Total cost of the charger and install was $1,350 ~ $945 net of tax credit. I'll take it for a safe system installed by a pro since I have absolutely no business messing around with that much juice.

I bought 33ft of 6 gauge wire , breaker, and 14-50 outlet-cost me 140 bucks.. Plan was to install myself-ive done it before. WOuld run overtop a 15 ft family room from box to garage. Crawled up, looked at what it would take to fish the wires into the box through the ceiling and wall, and near SO many other wires... I balked and called a pro. Got my bill- it was 300 dollars and looks WAY more professional than what I would have done.

Charging a near 60k car is a different thing than running a dryer. LOL

 

[BigLou]

I studied electrical engineering long time ago but never worked in the field.. However, hooking up the outlet requires little electrical knowledge other than that you have to get the correct gauge wire and that white goes at the place in the panel where all the white wires go... ground goes to the place where all ground wires go... and the other 2 wires connect to the breaker.. It's not rocket science

Yeah I watched him do it, it is super easy but I understand why most wouldn't want to do it. Netter safe than sorry.

 

[GenericName]

Order date? Did you get a performance? Color/interior?

4/6- long range, white with black interior

 

[GenericName]

When did you order yours? I placed my order on 4/6

I ordered 4/6 as well

 

[StoicKiwi]

I paid $380 for everything here in San Antonio. The plug was put in probably less than 10 feet away from the breaker box, so maybe on the cheaper side but idk.

Who did you use if you don't mind saying?
I did a self-install but want to upgrade from a 40A to an 80A (Model Y and Model S load-sharing) and don't want to tackle that by myself.
Back in late 2019, I got some wild quotes from $2,500 - $5,000....

 

[Dmbrill1]

Any Georgia VINs or Deliveries?

 

[Baruce]

Maybe just spend the month and get an electrician license. Now you will save $1000 for your own charger, not getting into trouble with house insurance, and will be able to charge $1500 to install chargers for others.

It's a myth that you need a license to do electrical work. I do all my own electrical work and have had the city inspector pass it every time.

 

[Dmbrill1]

So are they assigning VINs from the inventory that was held or after the come off the production line??

 

[DGMVW]

183xxx too. Twins. I heard this is the 1st round of deliveries. Stay positive y’all!

I'm a 183 too! Triplets!

 

[FloridaSun]

@FloridaSun , since you’re waiting at the SC, have you spotted any LRs with new headlights? Still trying to comfirm what @bigdaddyreg saw that night.

Honestly, I don't even know the difference between old and new. How can I spot the difference?