Iain
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Man, small things really do upset you. You will lose $250 and the best car you might ever own for a $200 part you most probably will never use.
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Mobile Connector no longer included with new cars [posted 04/16/2022 - Tesla confirms adapter included with cars ordered before 04/17/22]
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SantaCruzOMB
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The media absolutely loves a story that is negative for Tesla so hopefully this continues to gets more traction.
I only went about a week before using it. I was intending to use an existing wall mounted J1772 EVSE that I had for a previous EV, but it did not play reliably with the Model 3 as it was supposed to (it could charge using the J1772 adapter, but only sometimes, and would show numerous interruptions and restarts). So I unplugged it and plugged the mobile connector into the outlet and have been using that since then.
If true, this must be a recent change, since I took delivery in January of a new Model 3 that came with a J1772 adapter (and mobile connector).
SAE J1772 Charging Adapter
Compatible with most Level 2 public charging stations, the J1772 Adapter supports charging speeds up to 19.2kW. This product comes standard with purchase of any Tesla vehicle. Includes: 1x SAE J1772 Charging Adapter Note: Compatible with all Tesla vehicles. Tesla does not regulate pricing or...
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“This product comes standard with purchase of any Tesla vehicle.”
I think you’re right- It must have been another adapter i was thinking of that used to be included up until late last year or early this year, but now is not.
Black306
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You might be thinking about the NEMA 14-50 adapter. That was removed sometime in mid-late 2019. My Dec ‘19 delivery didn’t have it.
Nothing is preventing you from buying it if you want it, and honestly, it's not very useful without this anyway. I wish they had just bundled everything together in a single carrying case because it's kind of dumb having two identical carrying cases, one for the UMC itself and another with all of the adapters in it.
stopcrazypp
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FYI you can buy it separately (even used) and Tesla's mobile connector is not the only option out there for EV charging (Clipper Creek makes a lot of good options, plus many other brands). Not seeing how your preparation will go to waste. I get people dislike this decision, but that's a bit much hyperbole.
You probably don't need the entire bundle. If you plug in at home with the mobile connector, then you only need the plug adapter for your home plug (probably 14-50 or 6-50 if you install new). For travel purposes, you may not have much need if there are Superchargers around, although if you go to an RV park, you may want a 14-50, and if you go to a vacation house with a dryer outlet or some such, you may want the adapter for that.
E90alex
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Well it’s out of stock and has been for months so that’s preventing anyone that wants it from buying it.
Reached out to one of my Tesla advisors today and this was what they had to say
Imagine opening your new laptop and realizing it didn't come with a power brick to charge it. 
With all the recent price increases Tesla should be able to absorb the $100 for the Mobile Connector.
With all the recent price increases Tesla should be able to absorb the $100 for the Mobile Connector.
stopcrazypp
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If it's really been out of stock for months, I wonder if there is a parts shortage that is the real reason for not including it.
Not the same at all. Many owners have existing EVSEs or plan to install a wall mounted EVSE. Thus, many of these mobile connectors are going unused. During a supply shortage, this just makes sense.Imagine opening your new laptop and realizing it didn't come with a power brick to charge it.
UncleCreepy
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I only used my UMC once or twice and it was by no means necessary. I now have three of those painfully slow units sitting on a shelf and gathering dust (2 Tesla UMCs and one for a Zero SR/S).
Frankly I was way more pissed when they removed the garage door opener from the cars in what... 2019?
Btw, if you guys think it's the end of the world if you don't have the mobile connector, just shoot me a PM. I'd be more than happy to get rid of them.
Frankly I was way more pissed when they removed the garage door opener from the cars in what... 2019?
Btw, if you guys think it's the end of the world if you don't have the mobile connector, just shoot me a PM. I'd be more than happy to get rid of them.
E90alex
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I wouldn’t say that’s the case at all. This is likely a lot of peoples first EV and they plan to use the UMC with a 240V plug as their main EVSE.
I think it would be way better from a PR perspective to offer several options. First, include all adapters with the UMC, if someone gets it, so that no one is given a UMC that he/she cannot use to charge the vehicle optimally. Then, offer the following options:
1. Get only the WC in lieu of the UMC: $100 refund
2. Get only the UMC, but at a later date (6-12 months out): $100 refund
3. Get the WC now and get the UMC at a later date (6-12 months out): Pay an extra $350
4. Get the WC now and get the UMC now: Pay an extra $450
5. Get neither: $500 refund
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