Nema 14-50 hoarders

[2101Guy]

How is this allowed by Tesla? Do they not know that their product is constantly sold out because this ebayer consistently buys out all stock as soon as it hits Tesla’s site, then marks up on ebay?
So frustrating

Gen 2 NEMA 14-50 Adapter for Tesla Model 3 NEW NEVER USED | eBay

 

[LasVegas2019]

I had no problem getting one from Tesla last week. They sent me an email saying they were back in stock and I simply ordered one that same day. I do agree that that’s not right and tesla should limit two per mailing address per month.

 

[mswlogo]

No problem.

Why install a 14-50 failure magnet when a Wall Connector is so much better every way you slice it.

I know, I know you’ll never get it.

 

[LasVegas2019]

I have a wall unit but need the 14-50 for charging at our cabin. Never had an issue. 25 miles per hour charge. It a good option for $35 if you don’t want to spring the $500 plus install for the wall unit.

 

[2101Guy]

No problem.

Why install a 14-50 failure magnet when a Wall Connector is so much better every way you slice it.

I know, I know you’ll never get it.

With my commute, I have no need for the higher charging rate the $500 wall connector provides. My needs are in line with what the mobile connector provides when on 240volts

 

[Electric Steve]

No problem.

Why install a 14-50 failure magnet when a Wall Connector is so much better every way you slice it.

I know, I know you’ll never get it.

Well, the Wall Connector with the 18' cable is out of stock.

 

[arghx7]

Same with the Chademo adapter.

 

[Monkey]

There are a couple people who buy these adapters and resell them. There’s also a handful on eBay that are counterfeit and I’m a bit suspicious of the one linked in this thread. But the real issue is that Tesla is selling lots of cars and needs to do better at keeping these items in stock.

 

[SSedan]

With my commute, I have no need for the higher charging rate the $500 wall connector provides. My needs are in line with what the mobile connector provides when on 240volts

It is not just about daily charge rate. It is about having a backup charging solution, maybe accounting for emergencies or quick turnarounds on a vacation week.

Not saying everyone has to have a wall connector but the "good enough for my daily commute" argument for just using the included UMC is extraordinary narrow minded.

Maybe some folks have a neighbor that will share a connection or a close local L2 or supercharger in case the UMC fails or is lost or stolen some other backup plan. For me though buying a wall connector made the UMC a backup charging solution, and some vacations and a family emergency requiring fastest possible charging at home are why the $500 was a easy choice for me.
There is more to life than my 7 mile drive to work.

 

[ftmaybe]

It is not just about daily charge rate. It is about having a backup charging solution, maybe accounting for emergencies or quick turnarounds on a vacation week.

Not saying everyone has to have a wall connector but the "good enough for my daily commute" argument for just using the included UMC is extraordinary narrow minded.

Maybe some folks have a neighbor that will share a connection or a close local L2 or supercharger in case the UMC fails or is lost or stolen some other backup plan. For me though buying a wall connector made the UMC a backup charging solution, and some vacations and a family emergency requiring fastest possible charging at home are why the $500 was a easy choice for me.
There is more to life than my 7 mile drive to work.

Is it "narrow minded" ? Everyone's situation is different. Mine in particular for example:

I actually can't even think of a "family emergency" in teh past 20 years.. especially one that would require me to drive any distance that would require fast charging at home. No "emergency" vacations, either. The three trips our model 3 has taken so far were planned, and the car was charged up and ready to go in the morning, even with our "slow" 6-20 line.

Our Model 3 is an SR+ and even at half charge has enough range to go from one side of town to the other six times. During the summer, my peak electricity rates are $0.53/kw. If I had to go out of town, 3/4 directions I might head in have a supercharger on teh way out. Not only would the supercharger be cheaper, but it'd be faster than a wall charger.

Maybe some people like myself are just far, far more boring than you would expect.

I have an LR MY on order. I have multiple 6-20 outlets in the garage, but I'm so boring I have actually considered that if I had to, I'd be able to get by almost entirely off of a 120v outlet.

 

[IdaBish]

I got e-mails from Tesla last week and was able to pick up a 14-50 for travel and wall charger with 18' cord. I thought I got a 14-30 as well, but ordered 2 by accident!!! I'm hoping the model 3 keyfob will work for the Y, because that came back in stock as well...

 

[mswlogo]

I got e-mails from Tesla last week and was able to pick up a 14-50 for travel and wall charger with 18' cord. I thought I got a 14-30 as well, but ordered 2 by accident!!! I'm hoping the model 3 keyfob will work for the Y, because that came back in stock as well...

Smart man.

 

[Y_Wait]

There are a couple people who buy these adapters and resell them. There’s also a handful on eBay that are counterfeit and I’m a bit suspicious of the one linked in this thread. But the real issue is that Tesla is selling lots of cars and needs to do better at keeping these items in stock.

And if Tesla had them in stock, these gougers would be left holding the bag.

 

[iamnid]

Swap your 14-50 outlet for a 6-50 and get the 6-50 plug for your mobile connector. Problem solved.

 

[Watts_Up]

E-bay used to be one of my favorite place to go when I was looking for a bargain and try to bid on it.

Now it is difficult to find Auctions unless you use the eBay Search: Advanced Search and select the box: [x] Auction

E-Bay should have a policy like Amazon Marketplace Fair Pricing Policy - Amazon Seller Central

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[kayak1]

Swap your 14-50 outlet for a 6-50 and get the 6-50 plug for your mobile connector. Problem solved.

Not code to install a 6-50 any more......

 

[MY-Y]

Not code to install a 6-50 any more......

When did that happen? I understand about the old 10 series, but haven't heard an issue with the 6-50. The neutral in the 14-50 is wasted copper on a car charger. Other than an RV, I'm not sure why a 14-50 is used.

 

[SSedan]

Is it "narrow minded" ? Everyone's situation is different. Mine in particular for example:

I actually can't even think of a "family emergency" in teh past 20 years.. especially one that would require me to drive any distance that would require fast charging at home. No "emergency" vacations, either. The three trips our model 3 has taken so far were planned, and the car was charged up and ready to go in the morning, even with our "slow" 6-20 line.

Our Model 3 is an SR+ and even at half charge has enough range to go from one side of town to the other six times. During the summer, my peak electricity rates are $0.53/kw. If I had to go out of town, 3/4 directions I might head in have a supercharger on teh way out. Not only would the supercharger be cheaper, but it'd be faster than a wall charger.

Maybe some people like myself are just far, far more boring than you would expect.

I have an LR MY on order. I have multiple 6-20 outlets in the garage, but I'm so boring I have actually considered that if I had to, I'd be able to get by almost entirely off of a 120v outlet.

In my case what convinced me to spring for the HCWC was my family was on vacation hours south of home, while there were got a call my father who lives several hours north was being taken by ambulance to a hospital about 45minutes north of home.
Plugged the car into 14-30 for 15minutes while unloading wife/kids/baggage ran nav to hospital and had low single digits for round trip.........so detour to supercharger. At 1am I get Mom back to my place, plug in till 7am when we are going back to the hospital and the car was still on the low side for the days use, ended up hitting the supercharger again later that day. All turned out well.

If we decide to go on longer trips like Milwaukee or Madison on consecutive days maximum charge rate helps too, or even of leaving on a long trip after work, can top up to 90% faster.

 

[sparcs]

Not code to install a 6-50 any more......

There may be some weird rules on a local level somewhere, but I don't think that's true in most areas of the USA.

Not even sure what a 14-50 would even give you in the garage from a futureproofing perspective compared to a 6-50.

 

[Lozzy]

Go to your local Service center with the last 6 of your VIN, they most likely have them in stock there