Tesla Offers “Gen 2” Mobile Connector for $300

Tesla’s online store now offers a new mobile connector at a considerable discount over the previous version.

The “Gen 2” connector began shipping with the Model 3, but is now standard for all Tesla vehicles. The Mobile Connector Bundle in the online store is now $300, a 40 percent reduction in price. The bundle was previously $550.

The Gen 2 bundle includes a 20 ft cable, a NEMA 14-50 Adapter, and a NEMA 5-15 Adapter. The 14-50 adapter limits the connector to a max output of 32 amps versus 40 amps for the previous version.

“This product is included as standard equipment with your Tesla vehicle, however, purchasing another Mobile Connector Bundle may provide extra convenience if you wish to keep one set at the home and carry another in the car,” according to Tesla’s website.

 

[COrich]

Kind of a bummer that the S and X get this lower power mobile connector. The original one is 40A. This new one is only 32A. It means longer charging times for the S and X now. Or, we have to install a HPC.

 

[Webeevdrivers]

So, does this include the entire EVSE? If so, it will get purchased by other than just Tesla EVers as it is probably the best bang out there. Of course the'll have to change out the plug or get an adapter.

Also, why does the 14-50 limit them to 32 amp. We have a 40 amp Juice box on a 14-50 receptacle.

 

[ItsNotAboutTheMoney]

So, does this include the entire EVSE? If so, it will get purchased by other than just Tesla EVers as it is probably the best bang out there. Of course the'll have to change out the plug or get an adapter.

Also, why does the 14-50 limit them to 32 amp. We have a 40 amp Juice box on a 14-50 receptacle.

(1) Allows them to reduce the cost of the provided mobile connector
(2) Encourages purchase of the TWC/HPWC.
(3) Safety: reduces chance of melting the adapter or causing fire on a bad circuit.

Not worth it for non-Teslas given the need to have an adapter, unless someone already has an adapter so they can use Tesla destination chargers.

 

[Xenoilphobe]

They should drop the car price 40%, it would be the end of the ICE AGE

 

[Xenoilphobe]

Kind of a bummer that the S and X get this lower power mobile connector. The original one is 40A. This new one is only 32A. It means longer charging times for the S and X now. Or, we have to install a HPC.

Sounds like the Apple pricing model - you can get the X with 64GB storage or the X with 256GB of storage..

 

[Cosmacelf]

Anyone know why Tesla hasn’t made a chademo adapter for Model 3?

 

[Xenoilphobe]

Because most ChaDeMO stations are Out_Of_orDer

 

[Webeevdrivers]

(1) Allows them to reduce the cost of the provided mobile connector
(2) Encourages purchase of the TWC/HPWC.
(3) Safety: reduces chance of melting the adapter or causing fire on a bad circuit.

Not worth it for non-Teslas given the need to have an adapter, unless someone already has an adapter so they can use Tesla destination chargers.

We have an adaptor but we have all the EVSE's we need. However, I wonder how much it would cost just to change out the end for a standard J1772. My guess is about 75 bucks. Still not a bad deal for a 32 amp EVSE.

 

[hcsharp]

I wonder if this will raise the price of the original UMC on the used market since it can charge at a full 40A.

 

[ytwytw]

Since the original UMC in Canada is limited to 32Amp, so I see no benefits of the 2nd gen

BUT ITS CHEAPER !!!

 

[Dax279]

I thought the adaptor was what limited the cdn one to 32Amps? In any event what about the other adaptors I have been collecting will these still work?

 

[MorrisonHiker]

I thought the adaptor was what limited the cdn one to 32Amps? In any event what about the other adaptors I have been collecting will these still work?

No. The new UMC adapters are totally different and only work on the Gen 2 UMC.

 

[arnis]

Anyone know why Tesla hasn’t made a chademo adapter for Model 3?

Because ChaDeMo is rated for 50kW, no matter what Tesla is charging with it.

 

[whitex]

Anyone know why Tesla hasn’t made a chademo adapter for Model 3?

I don't see any reason why the current adapter won't work for a Model 3, unless of course the software is not ready yet, so I guess shortly after the automatic wipers on the S & X?

 

[bhzmark]

Anyone know why Tesla hasn’t made a chademo adapter for Model 3?

The current Chademo won't work w m³?

 

[HankLloydRight]

The current Chademo won't work w m³?

That's what I'm wondering as well. Considering who asked the original question, I must be missing something.

 

[Dwdnjck]

I want one,but they are not yet available to purchase.

 

[Webeevdrivers]

The current Chademo won't work w m³?

Why wouldn't it.

 

[Cosmacelf]

Why wouldn't it.

No one knows. But if you go to the Tesla Chademo adapter page, it only says compatible with S and X. You can’t reach that adapter from the Model 3 charging accessories page. So it looks like Tesla is telling us it won’t work. It is, of course, possible that the Tesla store is messed up and it works fine.