NEMA 14-50 Adapter

[mcdull88]

I was thinking since January to get the 14-50 adapter for the mobile connector ahead of time but it has been out-of-stock all the time. I start getting worry what can I do if it is still unavailable by the time my car is here. I tried calling the local service center but no one picked up the phone. I have left an email according to their pre-recorded message and awaiting for their reply. Anyone in the Vancouver area knows if it is easy to buy one from service center? I have heard that the Powell delivery place doesn't stock those.

 

[N.Y.R.]

Just keep checking the site. If the site is out of stock, I would doubt the store would carry it.

 

[Imaginathan]

Just keep checking the site. If the site is out of stock, I would doubt the store would carry it.

The stores actually tend to carry them while the website remains out of stock

 

[Imaginathan]

I was thinking since January to get the 14-50 adapter for the mobile connector ahead of time but it has been out-of-stock all the time. I start getting worry what can I do if it is still unavailable by the time my car is here. I tried calling the local service center but no one picked up the phone. I have left an email according to their pre-recorded message and awaiting for their reply. Anyone in the Vancouver area knows if it is easy to buy one from service center? I have heard that the Powell delivery place doesn't stock those.

I’m not in Vancouver but in Toronto I just called a SC and picked one up the next day, easy peasy

 

[N.Y.R.]

The stores actually tend to carry them while the website remains out of stock

Not in Calgary. If you bring in any item you order the online store, they can't help you. I had a problem with my keyfob and they straight up told me they don't carry any stock of the items on the website for sale - they only carry items for for replacement for the stuff that comes with the car and you can't buy it (e.g. - they may have a NEMA 14-50 in stock as a swap out, but not for sale).

 

[mcdull88]

I am very frustrated that this essential piece of accessory could be out-of-stock for that long from the official online store. Without this the car is pretty much non-functional for anyone who relies on home charging (assuming no wall connector). How difficult is it for Tesla to make enough of this adapter??

 

[Imaginathan]

Not in Calgary. If you bring in any item you order the online store, they can't help you. I had a problem with my keyfob and they straight up told me they don't carry any stock of the items on the website for sale - they only carry items for for replacement for the stuff that comes with the car and you can't buy it (e.g. - they may have a NEMA 14-50 in stock as a swap out, but not for sale).

That’s super lame, especially since that adapter used to come with the car!

 

[Manitoba Keith]

How difficult is it for Tesla to make enough of this adapter??

Sign up to be "notified by email" when they have them in. BUT, also keep checking as they can fail to notify you.
Usually they have out of stock items back in stock within 3 weeks.
When they notify you, order it right away as they could go out of stock fairly rapidly.

 

[mcdull88]

These are exactly what I have been doing since January. No good news yet.

Sign up to be "notified by email" when they have them in. BUT, also keep checking as they can fail to notify you.
Usually they have out of stock items back in stock within 3 weeks.
When they notify you, order it right away as they could go out of stock fairly rapidly.

 

[Alen328]

You can order the 6-50, which is in stock. ... And get the corresponding plug for the outlet, if you haven't installed it already.
6-50 will give you the same 32A as the 14-50 and is in stock.
That's what I've ordered along with the outlet from Amazon.

 

[mcdull88]

Unfortunately I already had the 14-50 outlet installed as I never expected the adapter would be out-of-stock for this long..

You can order the 6-50, which is in stock. ... And get the corresponding plug for the outlet, if you haven't installed it already.
6-50 will give you the same 32A as the 14-50 and is in stock.
That's what I've ordered along with the outlet from Amazon.

 

[scramies]

I know this suggestion comes late for those waiting for the adapter but if you have a car on order go ahead and get parts early it helps build the excitement.

 

[Vawlkus]

Unfortunately I already had the 14-50 outlet installed as I never expected the adapter would be out-of-stock for this long..

I wonder how close in size the two are. Might be worth looking into swapping the plug body and getting the other adapter.

 

[wkyc]

Just came back from Lawrance/Railside service center, they don't have the 14-50 in stock at their location.

 

[house9]

this essential piece of accessory could be out-of-stock for that long from the official online store.... How difficult is it for Tesla to make enough of this adapter??

Some options
- Check your local service center, I was able to pick up my 10-30 adapter at a service center but it was sold out online
- You might be able to get away with charging with 110 adapter that comes with the car for a little while?
- Get 14-50 adapter on eBay, but they are like 3x the original cost.
- Wait, good chance they are back in stock soon

I think this is normal for them to be out for longish periods, but it is possible these are made in China and delayed due to corona virus?

 

[Tony_YYZ]

The alternative will be to order one from here: NEMA 14-50 Adapter for Tesla Model S/X/3 Gen 2 – EVSE Adapters

 

[Malbrosia]

I called the Vancouver store today and they had two 14-50s in stock. Might be one left after I took the other.

 

[mcdull88]

Thanks for the info. Is it the W.4th location? I don’t live or work close to there I will try on Saturday.

I called the Vancouver store today and they had two 14-50s in stock. Might be one left after I took the other.

 

[camalaio]

Thanks for the info. Is it the W.4th location? I don’t live or work close to there I will try on Saturday.

I have an extra one you can buy off me. PM if interested. I'm out of country for another two weeks or so though.

 

[mcdull88]

Finally got one from the Vancouver Service Center. I emailed them in advance checking they said they have many in stock!