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Charging with 120V is very slow and also more inefficient since coolant pumps running as part of the charging process take a higher percentage of the total. What works really depends on the length of your commute. A 40 mile recharge takes 12 hours according to the Tesla charging calculator: Tesla Charging | Tesla Motors Note that 120V charging is at 12A since National Electric Code limits continuous duty amps to 80% of the usual circuit design load.Okay all.... I did it! I put a deposit down!
Now I just have to figure out how large of a circuit I can install for when I lose power and need to charge the car. Remember, the inverters will only produce as much power as is required to power the loads and keep the batteries at the proper levels. I want to go bigger then 110, however, 220 may have too much draw. At this rate I believe a 110V 20A circuit may be more advantageous.
@tezco
My primary concern, due to the fact that we lose power often, is the maximum load I could throw at the inverters without overloading them. My system is a 7.2kw AC system so I need to leave a little wiggle room for other electronics. I really like coffee even when the power is out. Heat and a shower come in at a very near second!
....I also installed an eGauge device, which allows me to measure electrical utilization and generation in real time at the circuit level. So I'll be able to see the electric draw from the car as well as the electricity generated as well. I honestly think everyone should have one of these.
http://www.egauge.net/
Or is it 60% of those who participated in this survey??? This survey would certainly not be anywhere near statistical probability of all Tesla owners.If you have not vote on the poll Driving on Sunshine - Page 7
Please do so as it is a nice talking point to show how 60% of Tesla owners have also made the jump to solar.
Voted already, but as Chipper said this data can not be extrapolated to all Tesla owners.If you have not vote on the poll Driving on Sunshine - Page 7
Please do so as it is a nice talking point to show how 60% of Tesla owners have also made the jump to solar.