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As I anxiously await delivery of a Model Y LR, my first Tesla, I want to proceed with preparing my garage for charging. As the LR Model Y will accept 48 amps via the Wall Connector, this is my preferred primary charging solution. Prior to installation, I’d appreciate any feedback/comments/suggestions on my planned installation.
The car will park/charge overnight in a 2-car garage with a single double-width garage door. The main electrical panel and a sub-panel are on the left-hand side of the garage. I normally park on the right. My SO parks on the left. The main panel has an unused 60 amp breaker that was previously wired for external heaters that were, ultimately, never installed. I plan to repurpose this breaker for the charger. To avoid the add’l cost of having wires pulled to the far-side of the garage, I will either start parking on the LHS or rig hooks/pulley to suspend the 18.5’ cord of the Wall Connector over the vehicle on the left.
Although the Wall Connector is intended to be hard-wired, I believe hard-wiring it reduces flexibility. My preference is to have the electrician install a NEMA 14-50 outlet approx 18 inches from the main panel and then hardwire a 50 Amp 4-wire Range Cord (4-ft) with NEMA 14-50 plug (such as https://www.amazon.com/Coleman-Cable-4-Foot-50-Amp-4-Wire/dp/B002RL9JAW/) to the Wall Connector. This would provide: ability to relocate the Wall Connector if we move; ability to charge with a Mobile Connector (w/14-50 adapter) if the Wall Connector malfunctions; ability to charge non-Tesla EV for guests or future vehicle.
Other potentially useful/important info:
- The house has grid-connected solar panels and currently overproduced.
- Location/authority is Palm Springs, CA
Are there any problems/disadvantages with this plan?
Any additional criteria that I should provide to the installer?
Any recommendations for reasonable electricians in the Palm Springs, CA vicinity?
Thanks much!
The car will park/charge overnight in a 2-car garage with a single double-width garage door. The main electrical panel and a sub-panel are on the left-hand side of the garage. I normally park on the right. My SO parks on the left. The main panel has an unused 60 amp breaker that was previously wired for external heaters that were, ultimately, never installed. I plan to repurpose this breaker for the charger. To avoid the add’l cost of having wires pulled to the far-side of the garage, I will either start parking on the LHS or rig hooks/pulley to suspend the 18.5’ cord of the Wall Connector over the vehicle on the left.
Although the Wall Connector is intended to be hard-wired, I believe hard-wiring it reduces flexibility. My preference is to have the electrician install a NEMA 14-50 outlet approx 18 inches from the main panel and then hardwire a 50 Amp 4-wire Range Cord (4-ft) with NEMA 14-50 plug (such as https://www.amazon.com/Coleman-Cable-4-Foot-50-Amp-4-Wire/dp/B002RL9JAW/) to the Wall Connector. This would provide: ability to relocate the Wall Connector if we move; ability to charge with a Mobile Connector (w/14-50 adapter) if the Wall Connector malfunctions; ability to charge non-Tesla EV for guests or future vehicle.
Other potentially useful/important info:
- The house has grid-connected solar panels and currently overproduced.
- Location/authority is Palm Springs, CA
Are there any problems/disadvantages with this plan?
Any additional criteria that I should provide to the installer?
Any recommendations for reasonable electricians in the Palm Springs, CA vicinity?
Thanks much!