Must have adapters

[GoTslaGo]

I'm partial to the 14-30. It's what we use now at home (new build came with 14-30 in garage for EVs).

 

[tga]

Maybe Amazon.com: EV Big Three Charger Adapter Kit Includes NEMA 14-50R to NEMA 10-30P L14-30P and 10-50P - Charging Options to your Tesla and EV: Home Audio & Theater would cover the 10-30, 10-50, and 14-30 to 14-50 scenarios? Am I missing anything here or is there a better way to go? Personally I'd like to be covered for this kind of situation.

Thanks in advance.

evseadapters.com has a 10-50P to 14-50R adapter. They also have a 10-30P to 14-50R, but that requires you to dial back your charge rate to 24A manually.

Tesla never made a 10-50 UMC adapter, but they did make one for 10-30. They are currently replacing old 10-30's (that may overheat) with new ones that have a temp sensor. This means they made a bunch of 10-30's, and there's probably a good chance they'll re-list it in the store when they finish the swaps.

If you are reasonably handy, you can make a 10-30P to 14-30P and a 10-50P to 14-50P for around $30-$40 each. Buy the 14-30 adapter, and your charge rates will be set automatically. See @Cosmacelf's awesome doc here: http://cosmacelf.net/Home Made Adapters.pdf

10-30P to 14-30R parts: HDX 6 ft. 10/3 3-Wire Dryer Cord-HD#627-833 - The Home Depot and Leviton 30 Amp Single Surface Mounted Single Outlet, Black-R60-55054-000 - The Home Depot
10-30P to 14-30R parts: HDX 6 ft. 6/8/3 Extension Cord-HD#626-634 - The Home Depot and Leviton 50 Amp Single Surface Mounted Single Outlet, Black-R60-55050-000 - The Home Depot

Cut off the ring terminals on the cords. Connect the 2 hot leads to the 2 hots on the outlet. Connect the neutral of the cord to the ground of the outlet. Leave the outlet's neutral disconnected. Label the outlet "FOR EV CHARGING ONLY-NOT FOR RV USE".

 

[tga]

Get all the ones you can. They've all come in handy for me at one time or another.

Agreed. I have all of them (14-30, 40A US 14-50, 32A Canadian 14-50, 10-30, 6-50, 5-15, and 5-20), except the 6-15 or 6-20 (I forget which; it's not listed anymore), because I have never had an opportunity to use one, and I could easily fabricate a 6-xx to 5-xx using either of the 15A or 20A 120V adapters. Maybe I'm just over-prepared, maybe I'm just OCD...

I'm partial to the 14-30. It's what we use now at home (new build came with 14-30 in garage for EVs).

My daily charging is on a 14-30. I'll use that until I build the garage addition, do the service upgrade, and install the HPWC I have sitting in a box.

In my opinion, nothing outside of the supplied adapters are needed for almost all Tesla users. I would recommend the installation of a NEMA 14-50 outlet in your garage (or an 240v EVSE). Otherwise the Supercharger network will supply all your travel needs.

Respectfully disagree. I destination charge several times per year at family member's homes on their 10-30 dryer outlets. I also charge a couple of times/year at a friend's house on his 6-50 welder outlet. It all depends on what's available at your destination. I also use the Chademo frequently on day trips to Boston (250+ round trip). If I'm driving fast or it's cold outside, the SC's may not cut it.

 

[GoTslaGo]

Agreed. I have all of them (14-30, 40A US 14-50, 32A Canadian 14-50, 10-30, 6-50, 5-15, and 5-20), except the 6-15 or 6-20 (I forget which; it's not listed anymore), because I have never had an opportunity to use one, and I could easily fabricate a 6-xx to 5-xx using either of the 15A or 20A 120V adapters. Maybe I'm just over-prepared, maybe I'm just OCD...


My daily charging is on a 14-30. I'll use that until I build the garage addition, do the service upgrade, and install the HPWC I have sitting in a box.


Respectfully disagree. I destination charge several times per year at family member's homes on their 10-30 dryer outlets. I also charge a couple of times/year at a friend's house on his 6-50 welder outlet. It all depends on what's available at your destination. I also use the Chademo frequently on day trips to Boston (250+ round trip). If I'm driving fast or it's cold outside, the SC's may not cut it.

Now you got my OCD going. Going to have to look at the website some more to order up whatever is available for now...

 

[supratachophobia]

Agreed. I have all of them (14-30, 40A US 14-50, 32A Canadian 14-50, 10-30, 6-50, 5-15, and 5-20), except the 6-15 or 6-20 (I forget which; it's not listed anymore), because I have never had an opportunity to use one, and I could easily fabricate a 6-xx to 5-xx using either of the 15A or 20A 120V adapters. Maybe I'm just over-prepared, maybe I'm just OCD...


My daily charging is on a 14-30. I'll use that until I build the garage addition, do the service upgrade, and install the HPWC I have sitting in a box.


Respectfully disagree. I destination charge several times per year at family member's homes on their 10-30 dryer outlets. I also charge a couple of times/year at a friend's house on his 6-50 welder outlet. It all depends on what's available at your destination. I also use the Chademo frequently on day trips to Boston (250+ round trip). If I'm driving fast or it's cold outside, the SC's may not cut it.

Agreed, every owner will have different goto needs. Dual chargers haven't been make or break for me, and chademo has never been on my radar. But every owner is different. And it doesn't hurt to be prepared with a 6-50 when it's the only option within 42 miles.

 

[supratachophobia]

evseadapters.com has a 10-50P to 14-50R adapter. They also have a 10-30P to 14-50R, but that requires you to dial back your charge rate to 24A manually.

Tesla never made a 10-50 UMC adapter, but they did make one for 10-30. They are currently replacing old 10-30's (that may overheat) with new ones that have a temp sensor. This means they made a bunch of 10-30's, and there's probably a good chance they'll re-list it in the store when they finish the swaps.

If you are reasonably handy, you can make a 10-30P to 14-30P and a 10-50P to 14-50P for around $30-$40 each. Buy the 14-30 adapter, and your charge rates will be set automatically. See @Cosmacelf's awesome doc here: http://cosmacelf.net/Home Made Adapters.pdf

10-30P to 14-30R parts: HDX 6 ft. 10/3 3-Wire Dryer Cord-HD#627-833 - The Home Depot and Leviton 30 Amp Single Surface Mounted Single Outlet, Black-R60-55054-000 - The Home Depot
10-30P to 14-30R parts: HDX 6 ft. 6/8/3 Extension Cord-HD#626-634 - The Home Depot and Leviton 50 Amp Single Surface Mounted Single Outlet, Black-R60-55050-000 - The Home Depot

Cut off the ring terminals on the cords. Connect the 2 hot leads to the 2 hots on the outlet. Connect the neutral of the cord to the ground of the outlet. Leave the outlet's neutral disconnected. Label the outlet "FOR EV CHARGING ONLY-NOT FOR RV USE".

Anytime you need a tt-30/10-40/10-50, it's a great option to have a custom adapter made and then use the corresponding rated amp Tesla adapter so there is nothing the owner needs to do on their end to remember to dial down anything.

 

[Graffi]

To the OP: Lots of opinions here, all based upon the specific needs of the individual. Therefore you need to asses what kind of driving you will do, where you will be going, and what your specific charging needs will be. As for me, Home and SC while on trips are enough. The supplied 120v and 14-50 240v, as well as the J1772 adapters are all I will ever need. You need to asses your own needs. It may be nice to have all the available adapters and carry them around "just in case" but you may never need them. Always, ALWAYS, Plan ahead. Keep sufficient reserve in your range for strong head wind, elevation gain, and speed of travel (and do not forget driving in rain or snow). jmho

 

[nrechtman]

I just happened to be at a B&B this weekend in Maryland View attachment 235713 They have a very convenient 240-volt outlet in the parking area but I don't know what it is. Anyone?

You could use this NEMA 10-50P to 14-50R Adapter

 

[JasJ]

You could use this NEMA 10-50P to 14-50R Adapter

If that's an old outlet - which it likely is, don't assume it can handle 'full' load for a long time. Dial the car down lower to 20-30amp range if you are charging overnight. Just speaking from experience, unless you have access to the main panel when the breaker trips.