Hi Folks,
I've recently placed an order for a Model S 75D. As a result, I'm looking at my charging options, an electrician has offered 2 options on the info I have given him.
Option 1 Use My existing consumer unit which is set at 20A and then set the Tesla wall charger at 20A rather than 32A. This option seems pretty simple however I have asked what the effect will be on the charge rate.
Option 2 is to install a new consumer unit which will look untidy due to the configuration of my current set up and I'm sure my other half will not be impressed. This can then charge at 32A.
Another thought I have is that I live a minutes drive from 8 superchargers so I could use them when required, it really would be easy in terms of popping around for 20 minutes or so. Most days I will not drive more than 50 Miles and my car will be on the drive most nights for 10 hours plus so I could simply charge directly from a 3 pin plug.
As a Tesla novice, I would love any thoughts or opinions on what my best options are.
Thanks
Golfdriver
I've recently placed an order for a Model S 75D. As a result, I'm looking at my charging options, an electrician has offered 2 options on the info I have given him.
Option 1 Use My existing consumer unit which is set at 20A and then set the Tesla wall charger at 20A rather than 32A. This option seems pretty simple however I have asked what the effect will be on the charge rate.
Option 2 is to install a new consumer unit which will look untidy due to the configuration of my current set up and I'm sure my other half will not be impressed. This can then charge at 32A.
Another thought I have is that I live a minutes drive from 8 superchargers so I could use them when required, it really would be easy in terms of popping around for 20 minutes or so. Most days I will not drive more than 50 Miles and my car will be on the drive most nights for 10 hours plus so I could simply charge directly from a 3 pin plug.
As a Tesla novice, I would love any thoughts or opinions on what my best options are.
Thanks
Golfdriver