I was browsing the shop and noticed a new wall connector option with a built in 14-50 plug. I guess enough people wanted this that they decided to sell it. Curious if the wall charger itself is limited to 40amps max since that's the limit you can do through that pigtail without violating NEC
Wall Connector with 14-50 Plug
Very interesting. Nice find!
We have seen some of these leak out onto eBay before (maybe pre production versions). The Tesla charging folks actually offered me to swap them for the hardwired versions since they did not want them out there for some reason.
I think it absolutely has use cases. Lots of houses are now being built with 14-50’s and so this is an easy DIY solution. Also good for folks that don’t plan on living somewhere for long or are renting.
I wish it were slightly cheaper $400 or even $450. They downgraded the cable it appears to lower gauge wire (maybe nicer for cable management) and who knows, they may have downgraded the contactor inside too.
I think the fixed form factor still has benefit over a second UMC. More durable and has built in cable management.
I wonder if there is still a rotary dial inside? It would be cool if you could at least set it to 32a or 40a. There are 14-50’s out there on 40a circuits.
I am curious how this works NEC wise. 2017 NEC says only 12 inch pigtails are allowed. Though I also don’t get how NEC can dictate that as EVSE’s like this that are plug in I don’t think fall under NEC (only UL).