Difference between a regular plug and a NEMA 14-50 plug

[SSD420]

I just wanted to share my findings with this picture. From 4+ days to a bit more than 4+ hours.

I just had a NEMA 14-50 plug installed outside of my cottage.

 

[RobertSeattle]

And apparently in Canada you can only get 32 Amps out of a 14-50 plug while in the US you an get 40 Amps. That damn exchange rate strikes again.

 

[SSD420]

And apparently in Canada you can only get 32 Amps out of a 14-50 plug while in the US you an get 40 Amps. That damn exchange rate strikes again.

Even my electrician was surprised but then realized that Tesla changed it. I do however get 72A on my HPWC at home.

 

[ZBB]

I'm curious if a US car will also drop down to 32A in Canada when on a 14-50. I may have to seek out a 14-50 outlet when in BC this summer...

 

[SSD420]

I'm told this is only a recent phenomenon. Previously it was 40A just like our friends to the South.

 

[davewill]

I'm curious if a US car will also drop down to 32A in Canada when on a 14-50. I may have to seek out a 14-50 outlet when in BC this summer...

No, it's caused by the newer 14-50 adapters sold in Canada. So long as you're using your US one, you'll get 40a.

The Canadian ones would be handy for folks in the US who only have a 40a circuit, though.

 

[SSD420]

And then with the supercharger .. a WOW that was fast..

 

[ZBB]

No, it's caused by the newer 14-50 adapters sold in Canada. So long as you're using your US one, you'll get 40a.

The Canadian ones would be handy for folks in the US who only have a 40a circuit, though.

Got it... Didn't know if it was car-side or adapter-side...

 

[ccutrer]

No, it's caused by the newer 14-50 adapters sold in Canada. So long as you're using your US one, you'll get 40a.

The Canadian ones would be handy for folks in the US who only have a 40a circuit, though.

Unfortunately they'll cancel your order if you explicitly order the Canada one in the United States. I tried. Actually, I need to go make sure they refunded me for it...

 

[Electric700]

I just wanted to share my findings with this picture. From 4+ days to a bit more than 4+ hours.

I just had a NEMA 14-50 plug installed outside of my cottage.

Very nice! One suggestion though, you may want to get a holder or shelf for your MC in order to eliminate the strain on the cable. Another possibility is a short extension cable with weather protection.

 

[FlatSix911]

Here is a handy NEMA connector chart ...