Interesting, in that case I think you can write in your own trade on the 1030U .
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Interesting, in that case I think you can write in your own trade on the 1030U .
Not bad. Do you have to buy the Tesla wall connector for 240 separately? I’m a total noob
Sorry let me rephrase. Do I need to buy the official Tesla wall charger or can I just do a basic 240 and use some other kind of adaptor to charge the car?
texaselectric
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I put in my order in September and just got a VIN assigned this week. With an EDD between today and 12/7
You can do the wall charger if you want, or you can get a 15-40 outlet installed and use the charger that comes with the car, your choice.
The Tesla branded charger is able to do higher throughput to charge faster and is "smart".
EVer Hopeful
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I called ElectricMan because they were listed on the Tesla website. They asked for $99 to come out and take a look and do a Load Calculation, but when they did come out they said they wanted (another) $1800 for the installation
Needless to say I didn't call them back, because that's just a ridiculous amount - plus I didn't like the guy they sent. He didn't inspire confidence
Also in Frisco...used a local electrician to install a 240v 14-50 outlet in our garage. Replaced an extra 6-20 outlet not in use in garage. Total cost was @ $260 as there was an existing space in main panel. I plan on using the mobile connector and 14-50 adapter purchased from Tesla with this setup rather than purchasing a wall charger initially. A couple of other Tesla owners I know have done this for single EV charge needs and it is more than adequate for overnight charging to 80-90%. Supposedly around 30 miles or range per hour of charging with this setup, but if it turns out we want to add a Juice box or something similar, we have access to a 14-50 outlet.
EVer Hopeful
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I have my Wall Connecter downrated to 30A (as a consequence of the Load Calculation) and it works just fine for me
I sure hope the wiring was upgraded for the 14-50 if you swapped out an existing 6-20, if not you are just waiting for a fire to happen.
Tips for Nema 14-50 install. Less than 20’ run should not be more than $550 and that includes Frisco permit fee.
1. Use a licensed electrician.
2. Insist city permit process is followed. A fire stemming from an EV charger is not something to be taken lightly and you do not want the liability on yourself. Home insurance can’t push back on any claims if a licensed electrician was used and city passed the install.
3. Use #4 or #6 wiring. If you plan on upgrading to the TWC later then #4 is needed.
4. Use an industrial grade Nema 14-50R like Hubbell. Don’t use the $10 cheap leviton or cooking range/dryer residential receptacles, they are not designed for high power draw over long periods and can’t handle too many connect/disconnect cycles.
I’ve been perfectly happy using the Mobile Connector that came with the car, ordered the Nema 14-50 adapter from Tesla couple of weeks before delivery.
Trade in literally means you traded in the car to the entity you are making the purchase from. What you did is a private sale, not a trade in.
whitehartdave
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Just got this reply from an email I sent to my SA - seems like they’re trying to help with all the questions about orders. We’ll see how long it takes for them to respond though.. could just be another endless hole of no information although I did find this response encouraging.
whitehartdave
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EVer Hopeful
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Good news. Congratulations
Pick up ... or drop off? They dropped mine off and IIRC, you're fairly close to me ... pretty much the same distance from the SC
Pick up ... or drop off? They dropped mine off and IIRC, you're fairly close to me ... pretty much the same distance from the SC
whitehartdave
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Actually it’s in Austin so they’re either delivering or I go pick it up down there. Don’t hate that though could be a nice way to break it in.
Total newb to TMC. Can’t seem to find the link to PM instead of Reply. Hoping you could share your licensed electrician’s contact info. Thank you in advance!
EVer Hopeful
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I think you have to have reached a certain threshold of posts before you can PM
Welcome! Sent you a message with contact details, you don’t have to use them, this is a simple job that any electrician can do. Just don’t let them fool you into using cheap materials at a premium price coz it’s for a “Tesla”..
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