New to me 2013 P85+

[ddawson]

1st electric car for me and I love it.

My 1st question is the Gen 1 plug doesn't fit my electric dryer outlet which I don't use. I see Tesla has them for the Gen 2 but were can I find a Gen 1 adapter.

It sits on T Sportline 20x9.0" Front, 20x10" Rear and seems to have all the options per the CPO paperwork in the glovebox.

 

[Saxgod]

Congrats I’m sure you are already having a blast.

 

[aerodyne]

Looks like a real clean CA car! Enjoy!

 

[aerodyne]

Sorry did not answer your question. If an adapter for your dryer outlet is not available, then you might change the outlet to a plug configuration for which Tesla sells an adapter. I am guessing the dryer has a 30A 220-240V circuit properly installed and permitted, but check to be sure.

For now, just plug into a standard NEMA 5-15 three prong grounded outlet, which will let you draw 12A and about 3 miles of range an hour.

For upgrade info to getting a higher charge rate, see the Tesla tap website under charging.

Just get the minimum you need for daily use, unless you are far from a SC, or drive a lot.

 

[aerodyne]

BTW, hope the Vette does not get jealous, like Herbie...

 

[ddawson]

LOL The Vette is my mistress. I found a non Tesla standard adapter and plugged into that. It's a newer house so they installed both gas and 220V.

 

[aerodyne]

Hmm....drove one in my mispent youth in the 70's....

But, did you check the Gen 1 adapters in the Tesla store? There are like 6 of them...

For the same money as an adapter, you could change the outlet provided the wiring and circuit breaker are appropriate.

I charge at 27A, 20RM per hour. Plenty for me, but I am less than 20 min from a SC, and have FUSC for life of the car..

 

[JayJ]

Congrats - I picked up a ‘13 P85+ last year and I absolutely love it, I am sure you will too.

 

[SSedan]

I like to have as much amperage available as possible but that said even here near Green Bay I got by on a dryer 10-30 (3prong 30amp) a yearoutlet for, yours is likely a 14-30 (4prong 30amp) is the newer version.
As stated Tesla sells the adapter for this.
Highly unlikely the wiring will support a standard 14-50 and illegal if the current breaker does.

 

[jkoya]

LOL The Vette is my mistress. I found a non Tesla standard adapter and plugged into that. It's a newer house so they installed both gas and 220V.

Congrats on your P85+ !!! The chrome bumper C3 Corvettes are the best C3s IMHO.... Is that a 69 C3 ?

 

[calleserra]

Just make sure that you check the circuit breaker amperage for the dryer. If it says 30 Amps, then adjust your charge rate to 80% of it, which is 24 Amps or below.