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Tesla HPWC Gen 2 $475 while supplies last NIB
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So based solely on the tracking info I must be getting a 8.5 foot Gen2 then???? I already have one of those...
destructure00
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FWIW I just weighed the Gen 3 box on my bathroom scale and it came it at 13.5 lbs vs the 10 lbs the shipment said. Could be that Tesla negotiated rates with FedEx based on a fixed weight per box type and the actual weight on the shipment isn't real. I guess you'll find out in a few days.
I know Tesla isn't a fan of outsourcing, but it sure seems like they could do a bit better if they outsourced to UPS logistics or the FedEx equivalent. Those companies usually do this sort of thing very well, and at a fair price. The flip side is that even a third party logistics company is subject to the quality of the data they are fed, and if this is a system issue, then that would explain that.
destructure00
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Kant.Ing
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destructure00
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They've been going for $800-1000 since Tesla discontinued them.
Mine arrived at day early, and was the correct unit! WOOHOO
It definitely didn't weight 10 pounds. I didn't crack it open to check the color, but I don't really care about that.
It definitely didn't weight 10 pounds. I didn't crack it open to check the color, but I don't really care about that.
Hank42
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To OP, THANK YOU. My Gen1 cable just melted in the chargeport yesterday. I was looking for a replacement and all I could see was either the super expensive >$800 options, or the crippled Gen 3 limited to 48Amps. (I need 80AMPS!!). So, THANK you - I would never have thought to go to Tesla first 
And Kudos to Tesla for re-re-releasing this!
And Kudos to Tesla for re-re-releasing this!
Hank42,
The 80A HPWC is a great deal at $475, but if you find yourself in an equivalent position in a few years, and they are no longer available, you can buy/build a hard wired 80 Amp OpenEVSE based system. It won't be cheaper than this unit, Tesla sells these at a break even/loss to get the market penetration but building your own is an option if you find yourself in this position a few years down the road. Also an option is replacing the cable, or potentially just the end of the cable with a J1772 end.
I am not related to OpenEVSE, just like people to know the options that are out there.
For now, buying these things at $475 is a deal.
Glad to help out!
The 80A HPWC is a great deal at $475, but if you find yourself in an equivalent position in a few years, and they are no longer available, you can buy/build a hard wired 80 Amp OpenEVSE based system. It won't be cheaper than this unit, Tesla sells these at a break even/loss to get the market penetration but building your own is an option if you find yourself in this position a few years down the road. Also an option is replacing the cable, or potentially just the end of the cable with a J1772 end.
I am not related to OpenEVSE, just like people to know the options that are out there.
For now, buying these things at $475 is a deal.
Glad to help out!
To OP, THANK YOU. My Gen1 cable just melted in the chargeport yesterday. I was looking for a replacement and all I could see was either the super expensive >$800 options, or the crippled Gen 3 limited to 48Amps. (I need 80AMPS!!). So, THANK you - I would never have thought to go to Tesla first
You could just get a $200 replacement cable...
destructure00
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Well that's frustrating. I sent my Gen 3 back yesterday, waiting for the reshipment to arrive. Haven't gotten a tracking number yet, so not sure if it's even shipped yet.
I would love to know more about this, can you provide links or other details on how to obtain a $200 80A rated replacement cable that is 24 feet long?
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