Planning on having an electrician install a new 240 outlet in my garage. Garage is on main floor with the circuit panel in the lower basement (finished basement and panel on complete opposite side of the house). Is going to be fairly costly to get done due to having to snake the wires and the long distance. I do have room on the panel to add on. I would add a new 50 AMP breaker.
Had a few questions:
If I went with the Tesla wall charger do I use the exact same plug or a different plug than I would get installed anyway?
I know the Bryant NEMA 14-50 plus is one recommended on this forum.
What is the benefit of the Telsa wall charger unit if using for just 1 Model 3? compared to just buying the cheaper adapter plug?
Think I read that the Telsa wall charger is really only beneficial if you have 2 Cars? Might be some value in future proofing to be able to charge 2 EV's at once, but I assume the Telsa charger only works on a Telsa? Will be a few years before replacing wife's car is even a thought anyway.
In my areas Telsa does offer installation which given my house situation may end up cheaper, I assume if a Tesla install I would have to buy the Telsa wall charger? The Tesla car salesman said it would be $1500 including the charger I believe but he may tell everyone that and the install team could quote me higher once they get there I would guess.
As a temp solution for a couple of weeks, could one get away with running an extension cord to my Dryer plug? Would not be a huge distance as laundry room is right next to garage but since temp only would use in the evenings and not close the garage door. I would plan on unplugging the dryer for this purpose not wanting to buy a specialized adapter as it would only be a stop gap until I get the new plug installed in the garage. Dryer is electric, powered by a 240 plug on separate circuit ; believe the circuit is 30 AMP ; it is not 50.
What do I need to buy to do this other than a proper extension cord?
Have a long commute so need the 240 charging power, not interested in any 120 charging solutions.
I would charge most every night to 80 percent.
My electric company does not offer any off-peak discounts or any other EV related benefits and have high electric costs compared to most of the country.
Had a few questions:
If I went with the Tesla wall charger do I use the exact same plug or a different plug than I would get installed anyway?
I know the Bryant NEMA 14-50 plus is one recommended on this forum.
What is the benefit of the Telsa wall charger unit if using for just 1 Model 3? compared to just buying the cheaper adapter plug?
Think I read that the Telsa wall charger is really only beneficial if you have 2 Cars? Might be some value in future proofing to be able to charge 2 EV's at once, but I assume the Telsa charger only works on a Telsa? Will be a few years before replacing wife's car is even a thought anyway.
In my areas Telsa does offer installation which given my house situation may end up cheaper, I assume if a Tesla install I would have to buy the Telsa wall charger? The Tesla car salesman said it would be $1500 including the charger I believe but he may tell everyone that and the install team could quote me higher once they get there I would guess.
As a temp solution for a couple of weeks, could one get away with running an extension cord to my Dryer plug? Would not be a huge distance as laundry room is right next to garage but since temp only would use in the evenings and not close the garage door. I would plan on unplugging the dryer for this purpose not wanting to buy a specialized adapter as it would only be a stop gap until I get the new plug installed in the garage. Dryer is electric, powered by a 240 plug on separate circuit ; believe the circuit is 30 AMP ; it is not 50.
What do I need to buy to do this other than a proper extension cord?
Have a long commute so need the 240 charging power, not interested in any 120 charging solutions.
I would charge most every night to 80 percent.
My electric company does not offer any off-peak discounts or any other EV related benefits and have high electric costs compared to most of the country.