Poll - how many charge at home?

[LoudMusic]

While I will occasionally charge at home (maybe once every couple of months), my primary charge is at work. There are people who survive solely on Supercharging.

There are plenty of ways to charge.

I think your usage of "survive" really highlights the circumstances of operating a Tesla that way.

 

[Kevy Baby]

I think your usage of "survive" really highlights the circumstances of operating a Tesla that way.

You're reading too much into the usage of that word. My sentiment is:

There are people who get by just fine solely on Supercharging.

 

[BeeGood]

You're reading too much into the usage of that word. My sentiment is:

There are people who get by just fine solely on Supercharging.

Yup. I don’t drive a lot so if I lived really close to a supercharger, I could see myself rarely charging at home and I doubt I would have paid for my 240V outlet.

I’m guessing that’s a small minority of people, but it would work just fine in that scenario.

 

[ATPMSD]

No way to increase the 120V to a 20A circuit? How about combine two 120V with an adapter.
220 and 240 Voltage Converters for Everyday Use

Here is how to do this:
1. First you need to ensure you are using a dedicated circuit. If the circuit serves any other outlets or lights you need to disable them.
2. Replace the single pole 20A breaker with a dual-pole 20A breaker. This means you will need two open slots side by side.
3. Wire the black wire to one breaker and the white to the other, leave the ground connected
4. Replace the 120V outlet with a 6-20 outlet
5. Buy a 6-20 adapter from Tesla

If the 120V circuit is rated at only 15A, just buy a dual pole 15A breaker and use a 6-15 plug and adapter instead.

 

[LoudMusic]

Yup. I don’t drive a lot so if I lived really close to a supercharger, I could see myself rarely charging at home and I doubt I would have paid for my 240V outlet.

I’m guessing that’s a small minority of people, but it would work just fine in that scenario.

If you don't drive that much why not just charge from a 15A outlet?

 

[BeeGood]

If you don't drive that much why not just charge from a 15A outlet?

I tried that for a couple of months after getting my M3. I made a post about it a while ago. It’s basically doable but charging from the 240V outlet gives me more peace of mind since I don’t live close to a super charger and occasionally make long trips.

 

[Jason1652]

I’ll be charging at home when I receive my Model 3 Performance. I’ve already received my Nema 14-50 adapter and had an outlet installed in my garage. There is 1 Tesla Supercharger in El Paso, Tx that is located 32 miles from my home.

 

[JuiceJack]

I have charged at home since I bought my first Volt! (I'm on my second now, and a Model 3). I also charge with 120 V! Yes, it takes a while when the batteries are low, but in the last 18 months I don't drive a lot. When I'm out of town, I use superchargers (I sort of collect them.) If I'm on a long trip, I only stay at hotels with destination chargers so I'm ready to go the next morning. I'd guess that I recharge at home about 90%, supercharge 8%, destination chargers 2%.

 

[LoudMusic]

I have charged at home since I bought my first Volt! (I'm on my second now, and a Model 3). I also charge with 120 V! Yes, it takes a while when the batteries are low, but in the last 18 months I don't drive a lot. When I'm out of town, I use superchargers (I sort of collect them.) If I'm on a long trip, I only stay at hotels with destination chargers so I'm ready to go the next morning. I'd guess that I recharge at home about 90%, supercharge 8%, destination chargers 2%.

You should collect them competitively

Wiki - Superchargers Visited

**** NOTE: We have transitioned to a new platform **** More Info: Supercharging.Life database This is a friendly contest for Tesla owners to track the number of unique public Superchargers where they have charged - "Supercharger count" is the number of unique public Superchargers where you...

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