Gen 2 or Gen 3 Wall connector?

[TrevorLaughlin]

I have a 2018 Model 3 LR AWD and am looking to buy a home charger.

I’ve been finding mixed reviews whether I should get a gem 2 or gen 3. Somewhere said the Gen 3 charger is only compatible with cars manufactured after May 1, 2019 but I can’t find any proof to back that up.

Any thoughts on Gen 2 vs Gen 3?

 

[GtiMart]

Assuming you are talking about the fixed wall charger, they should both work fine with your car. The Gen 2 is configurable using a physical switch inside whereas the Gen3 has a web interface. You might have a hard time finding a Gen 2 as they only sell Gen 3s now anyway.

 

[jjrandorin]

Somewhere said the Gen 3 charger is only compatible with cars manufactured after May 1, 2019 but I can’t find any proof to back that up.

I can tell you unequivocally that this is NOT correct. I can say that, as I have a 2018 Model 3P that has been happily charging from the gen 2 wall connector since I bought it, December of 2018.

I can also tell you 1000% that people with model S / X vehicles as old as the launch of the Gen 2 wall connector have also been successfully charging from a Gen 2 wall connector.

Since, in order to buy a Gen 2 wall connector you either have to either find "new old stock" from a private party, or buy used, and tesla doesnt even have parts for gen 2 wall connectors, if you are asking the question about which to buy, you probably should be buying a gen 3 since its more available, not used or "new old stock", has a warranty, etc.

 

[ucmndd]

There’s zero reason to seek out a used gen2 wall connector for a Model 3. You want gen3.

 

[Soul Surfer]

Gen 3 is a better option. It also will update its software over WiFi. Therefore this is an evolving product, which the Gen 2 would not be.

 

[Cosmacelf]

The only reason to buy a gen2 would be if you had an older Model S with dual chargers that could charge at 80A. All Model 3/Y can't do that. All EVSE have contactors inside which wear out over time, so I'd strongly recommend buying a new gen3.

 

[delfonique]

Gen 3. Much easier to configure the amperage provided to the car via the web interface. Much more consistent WiFi software updates as well.