HPWC vs Corded Mobile Connector vs Gen 2 Mobile Charging

[Jeme]

I have the same questions and am still do not understand. I am sorry for my ignorance. I am purchasing a Model Y. Will have 14-50 plug at house for the Mobile Connector or HPWC and comes with the car, would also like a connector to carry with me and that is where I am confused.

So here are the options:

HPWC and carry charger that comes with car with me - $500 + install
Use charger that came with car and purchase Gen 2 Mobile Bundle to carry with me - $270

Is that correct. I have a supercharger within 10 miles of house.

 

[Rocky_H]

I have the same questions and am still do not understand. I am sorry for my ignorance. I am purchasing a Model Y. Will have 14-50 plug at house for the Mobile Connector or HPWC and comes with the car, would also like a connector to carry with me and that is where I am confused.

So here are the options:

HPWC and carry charger that comes with car with me - $500 + install
Use charger that came with car and purchase Gen 2 Mobile Bundle to carry with me - $270

Is that correct. I have a supercharger within 10 miles of house.

I don't see any need to always have a cord in the car, so I can recommend just using the cord that's included.

But you said you don't want to do that, so if someone is going to buy something else anyway, I generally just recommend a wall connector then instead of a second mobile charging cord.

 

[miimura]

I have the same questions and am still do not understand. I am sorry for my ignorance. I am purchasing a Model Y. Will have 14-50 plug at house for the Mobile Connector or HPWC and comes with the car, would also like a connector to carry with me and that is where I am confused.

So here are the options:

HPWC and carry charger that comes with car with me - $500 + install
Use charger that came with car and purchase Gen 2 Mobile Bundle to carry with me - $270

Is that correct. I have a supercharger within 10 miles of house.

New cars don't come with the 14-50 adapter for the included Gen 2 Mobile Connector. So, you have to buy that for $35 if you want to be able to plug in to that type of outlet.

A Gen 2 Mobile Connector delivers 32A max to the car with the 14-50 adapter.
A Corded Mobile Connector delivers 40A max to the car and has a fixed 14-50 plug.

 

[tps5352]

It is interesting to come across past threads like this and see the same confusion and misunderstanding that new Tesla owners are probably experiencing now (in 2023). Here is a comparison of Tesla mobile connectors that may help those new to charging a Tesla with portable AC equipment. For additional comparative info about Tesla wall connectors, see this thread.

 

[MY1stEV]

I think Tesla may have killed off the Corded Mobile Connector (the one with the hardwired 14-50 plug). It has gone from a long standing status of "out of stock" to 404.

Corded Mobile Connector

The Corded Mobile Connector features a NEMA 14-50 plug and improved charging speeds in comparison to the Mobile Connector with NEMA 5-15 Adapter. Includes: 1x NEMA 14-50 Corded Mobile Connector - 20’ cable 1x storage bag Corded Mobile Connector Manual Note: The Corded Mobile Connector is...

shop.tesla.com

 

[StanMI]

And the simple answer to my question was...........YES, the corded wall connector charges faster then what you get with the car but (can be) slower then the HPWC.

It really was a simple question.