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You can charge at:
- Tesla Superchargers.
- Tesla L2 chargers like their Wall Connector or Tesla Destination Chargers.
- Mine came with a J1772 adaptor so you can charge at most public L2 chargers.
The Tesla Model Y currently only comes with the Tesla J1772 adapter. This adapter enables you to use a public Level 2 charging station. Download Plugshare onto your phone to locate nearby charging stations.
To use a DC Fast Charge network (other than the Tesla Supercharger network) such as Electrify America, etc. you would need to purchase the Tesla CCS Type 1 charging adapter ($250 from Tesla.com). You don't need to use an adapter to use the Tesla Supercharger network.
To charge at home you would need to use a Level 1 / Level 2 charging setup such as the Tesla Mobile Connector ($230 from Tesla.com.) This kit comes with the standard 120V NEMA 5-15 plug adapter and the NEMA 14-50 240V plug adapter. You can purchase additional plug adapters from Tesla.com (also EVSEAdapters.com for plug adapters other than the ones that Tesla sells.) If you plan to install a new 240V charging circuit then you would want to purchase the Tesla Wall Connector (designed to be hard wired so no plug is provided.)
Brian-MS90D
Member
All of the answers have been great so far. I wanted to chime in and suggest you start as follows.
How will you charge at home? Charging via 240v is ideal. Regardless, this will determine what Tesla "plug" you will first need.
Next and assuming you'll have a 240v outlet at home, where will you charge at home? Inside or outside? If inside, then you can get the less expensive Mobile Connector (Mobile Connector) (includes the 120v adapter) and also order its appropiate NEMA adapter for your home 240v outlet (likely the NEMA 14-50 adapter). On the other hand, if your charging location is outside then you should have the Tesla Wall Connector installed (https://shop.tesla.com/product/wall-connector).
Next, how will you charge on road trips? Most Tesla owners charge exclusively with the Supercharger network (plug is on the Supercharger) or slow charge overnight via the mobile connector when staying at a house (120v or 240v), for example. If you want to get fancy and fast charge via something other than Supercharger network (such as Electrify America), then you'll need this: https://shop.tesla.com/product/ccs-combo-1-adapter
* I do not recommend relying on non-Tesla fast charging. It is very unreliable. You can follow news and journaling of this at:
https://twitter.com/brandenflasch
To summarize, start with your power source and location of charging as the best way to narrow in on which "plugs" you'll need.
SageBrush
REJECT Fascism
^^^ Very nice summaries and replies.
I think the only thing I will add is that if you want to buy a mobile EVSE, buy the Tesla variety. Don't even think about any other brand. I say this for two reasons:
I think the only thing I will add is that if you want to buy a mobile EVSE, buy the Tesla variety. Don't even think about any other brand. I say this for two reasons:
- You will not have to fiddle with an adapter to the car
- The Tesla receptacle adapters limit the current. This is a key safety feature
exxxviii
Member
Ditto the above. Buy a Tesla Wall Connector and don't blink. It is currently the best value wall charger on the planet. And it is great. So win-win.
Odds are you do not have a 240V circuit in your garage, so you will need to have that installed anyway. Put in a 60A hardwire circuit for a wall charger for the maximum user experience.
It may also be worth buying a Tesla Mobile Connector to keep in the car. That way, you can charge anywhere if you need to.
Thank you kindly for all the info! This has been a wealth of knowledge! I have a wall connector at home but only have a110v access at work, so I ordered the NEMA 5-15 and 15-40. I know it’s slow but my shifts are 48 hours, which I’m hoping should be plenty of time to get a full charge.
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