About 8 months ago I acquired a 2008 roadster (I’m the second owner) and have been using the 110v plug.
I’m finally getting around to having an electrician estimate hooking up the roadster High Power Wall Connector that requires 90amps.
The electrician is concerned about running that amount of amps (90) + I have a Model S already that’s 50amps + Air Conditioner + Electric Washer and Dryer + normal other house consumption....
House limits 220amps from the electrical company line in and the breaker is built for that or will start protecting itself just before that point is reached.
Has anyone with a Roadster and Model S come up against this issue when trying to charge both and what did you do?
Options:
1. Run the 90amps but don’t plug in both cars same time
2. Run a 50amp and buy a CAN Sr., hookup to an additional model S cord
3. Is it possible to run less than 90amps to the High Power Wall Connector, seems no??
4. Run the 90 amps but add a digital timer so the High Power Wall Connector is only receiving power at certain times then program my Model S for the opposite times.
5. Spend $$$$$ to have the electrical company run more power to the house and upgrade my entire breaker.
6. Don’t worry about the additional 90amps as it’ll only pull 70 and isn’t an issue.
7. Other ideas?
Thanks!
Paul
I’m finally getting around to having an electrician estimate hooking up the roadster High Power Wall Connector that requires 90amps.
The electrician is concerned about running that amount of amps (90) + I have a Model S already that’s 50amps + Air Conditioner + Electric Washer and Dryer + normal other house consumption....
House limits 220amps from the electrical company line in and the breaker is built for that or will start protecting itself just before that point is reached.
Has anyone with a Roadster and Model S come up against this issue when trying to charge both and what did you do?
Options:
1. Run the 90amps but don’t plug in both cars same time
2. Run a 50amp and buy a CAN Sr., hookup to an additional model S cord
3. Is it possible to run less than 90amps to the High Power Wall Connector, seems no??
4. Run the 90 amps but add a digital timer so the High Power Wall Connector is only receiving power at certain times then program my Model S for the opposite times.
5. Spend $$$$$ to have the electrical company run more power to the house and upgrade my entire breaker.
6. Don’t worry about the additional 90amps as it’ll only pull 70 and isn’t an issue.
7. Other ideas?
Thanks!
Paul