Is the Tesla Wall Connector shock proof?

[ElectraCar]

I recently had a Wall Connector installed in my garage in anticipation of getting my Model 3. My kids’ bikes, scooters, and other outdoor equipment is also in the garage. Naturally, the kids have always been in and out retrieving their stuff. It’s winter now, so they’re not in there. But they will be back in the spring.

Of course I’ll remind them to leave the charger alone, but kids are curious. Can a curious kid get hurt putting their fingers into the charger?

 

[Sophias_dad]

No, its completely safe. The real power wires aren't connected to power until the signal wires have confirmed the plug is stuck into an electric vehicle and negotiated that its okay to supply power. The signal wires carry only very low voltages that can't harm anyone.

 

[ElectraCar]

No, its completely safe. The real power wires aren't connected to power until the signal wires have confirmed the plug is stuck into an electric vehicle and negotiated that its okay to supply power. The signal wires carry only very low voltages that can't harm anyone.

Thanks. I thought that would be the case, but wanted confirmation.

 

[rosinhound]

The glass plate I might worry about

 

[Sophias_dad]

The glass plate I might worry about

Its a pretty strong plate, and behind that plate is a sturdy reinforced piece of translucent plastic that does the real protection of the high voltage stuff.

If you really wanted to get into the high voltage bits, a hammer would get you in there after at least a few good hard whacks. The second picture in this thread shows the business behind the glass. Gen3 HPWC disassembly, with overheating issues explained!