Model S Charging Options

[Cbreitbach71]

I am looking to get a 2016-2017 Model S. I am wondering what the best home charging option is. I already have a 220v outlet in the garage and would still like to be able to use the outlet for my generator if needed. It is also my understanding that the Nema 14-50 chargers have to be the older version. I drive 160 miles round trip daily for work also and will be only charging at home. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks

 

[ATPMSD]

outlet for my generator if needed

If you are saying you use this outlet to connect a generator to power your house, you probably cannot use the outlet for a “charger.” For starters the breaker needs to be a GFCI breaker and there should be an interlock, these are probably not compatible with a generator power system.

Assuming you get past this, and you have a 14-50 outlet installed, you will need to ensure you have that GFCI breaker, then you should be able to use the Gen 2 mobile connector (it is called a connector not a charger. The charger is in the car) with a 14-50 adpater.

Mobile Connector

Stay charged on extended trips or when you need it most with Mobile Connector. Using a standard outlet, you can recharge up to 3 miles of range per hour with the NEMA 5-15 Adapter or up to 30 miles of range with the NEMA 14-50 Adapter depending on your vehicle. Includes: 1x Mobile Connector -...

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[Krash]

Some people would just unplug the connector when you need to run the generator, but as ATPMSD points out, you can’t legally do that without a transfer switch, either manual or automatic, already wired. Bad things happen when either the grid or generator try to power each other.

BTW, look for a late 2016 w AP2. Most should come with free supercharging that will transfer.

 

[ucmndd]

I am looking to get a 2016-2017 Model S. I am wondering what the best home charging option is.

The one you already have. Ignoring all of the ambiguity regarding your generator comment for the moment, if you have a 240 volt outlet in your garage already, use that with the mobile connector that should come with your car.

 

[NewbyMaybe]

If you park the car at work then there may be a free charger nearby or an ordinary 110 outlet. If so then it will reduce home charging.

 

[TimT]

And search for every current and coming soon supercharger on your lengthy route.