Ideal or Cost Effective Home Charging

[maxkonji]

We installed 15amp powerpoint out the front on the side and use the charger that comes with the car

We get 24km per hour from the 15amp
We charge overnight every 3-4 days
We do about 50-100kms per day
Single phase
It’s been adequate and enough so far

I've ordered my model 3 SR+ and now I'm trying to grasp the best/ideal/cost effective (I know this all might be different answers) way to setup charging at home.

I'd say 50km a day would be normal. though I'd probably want to future proof and my house is pretty limited circuit wise (pretty sure there are 4, lights, AC, upstairs and downstairs) noted that my house is flipped with the kitchen and living areas upstairs and the bedrooms and garage downstairs.

Also what are peoples experiences with electricians and costs

 

[garylovesbeer]

Hi, I am using the UMC for home charging. Had the sparky install a 10A outdoor plug under cover in the carport semi under our house - Brisbane - you get the drift. Should I have a surge protector fitted? I am seeing a few YT vids saying that it is wise to protect the car electronics/charging aparatus.

Thoughts?

 

[Vostok]

Should I have a surge protector fitted? I am seeing a few YT vids saying that it is wise to protect the car electronics/charging aparatus.

I wouldn’t bother unless you live in a remote area with an independent grid that is a bit flaky. Voltage surges on the NEM/SWIS grid are incredibly rare these days - I’ve never seen one happen in 30 years.

 

[garylovesbeer]

I wouldn’t bother unless you live in a remote area with an independent grid that is a bit flaky. Voltage surges on the NEM/SWIS grid are incredibly rare these days - I’ve never seen one happen in 30 years.

Thanks for the prompt reply. Seems to be a thing in England. Come to think of it I've never seen a US or Australian vid mention it.

 

[Braz]

I do it manually by leaving the car plugged in and charging turned off in the Tesla app. If it looks sunny outside and I'm producing excess electricity on my solar, I start charging the car at around 14A by regulating it via the Tesla app.

Did a test last weekend. We have a 9.8kw solar system. The Enlighten app for Enphase. We could meet our houses needs, run the dryer at the same time as charging and have the amp setting at 24 and the solar was still meeting all these needs exporting to the grid. PS and it heated our hot water before this through the catchpower diverter

 

[Braz]

Mmm did attach a pic of the graph for solar use for the day but can't see it. Maybe it needs to be approved first or didn't I do it right?

 

[Lerxt]

Here :- Tesla Gen2 Mobile Connector Adaptor - EVchargers - EV cables and adaptors , free shipping $175, or here :- Australia SAA 32A 5-pin 3-phase Adapter for Tesla Model S/X/3/Y Gen 2 – EVSE Adapters - about $125 AUD for 6 week delivery time or $140 AUD for 4 week delivery time, get the 5 pin one - you can use it at lots of sites on plugshare not just at home

Out of interest, I ordered the 5 pin adapter and it took 2 ½ weeks to deliver to Melbourne.