garth_angst
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Actually, it costs less to install a Wall Connector as with a 14-50 outlet, you will need a good NEMA 14-50 outlet, not a piece of *sugar* from Home Depot. Hardwiring doesn't incur that cost.
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Tesla Wall Connector Price Drop to $400 from $495 [04/28/2022]
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Actually, it costs less to install a Wall Connector as with a 14-50 outlet, you will need a good NEMA 14-50 outlet, not a piece of *sugar* from Home Depot. Hardwiring doesn't incur that cost.
Nosken
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I think, since it can use 80 AMPs, it needs a 100 AMP breaker and a nearby lockout to satisfy code. This was the case when I opted to not install mine.
garth_angst
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If you are going for the 100 amp breaker, then maybe. I don't know anything about that, but for 50 amp breaker, which most people do, then I don't see a cost savings with a second mobile connector.
If you get a refund, even a partial refund, then you get all or part of the tax you paid back. It's common sense. Otherwise you are paying more tax on something that you shouldn't, which is illegal.
How?
Starting with nothing (i.e. no existing suitable outlet or wiring), the wall connector cost versus 14-50 outlet + mobile connector:
* +$355 if your car comes with a mobile connector (but need the $45 plug adapter).
* +$200 if your car does not come with a mobile connector (but can buy one for $200).
* -$50 outlet not needed.
* -$100 GFCI feature on breaker not needed.
* +$??? if wiring for 60A versus 50A costs more.
So the price differential is either +$205 or +$50 (+ any difference in wiring costs if 60A versus 50A costs more) for the wall connector over the 14-50 outlet + mobile connector. That is not a big difference, so it may be more favorable for many to choose the wall connector solution. But it does not cost less.
Since new cars no longer come with the mobile connector, the wall connector is now the best option. If you already have a mobile connector, then it is more favorable (from a strictly cost perspective) for the 14-50 outlet other than the fact you now don't have your mobile connector in your car at all times. Installing outlets for EV charging is not the most ideal choice as hard wired charging is safer and in some locales easier due to local code (i.e. GFCI breaker for outlet).
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Getting a second Tesla so going to buy a second WC. Will have one inside garage and one outside. At only 350 I'm almost tempted to get a third in case both vehicles are garaged.Now the price is $350 which is really tempting BUT my 12 year old (purchased it for my first Volt)
EVSE is working just fine with my new Model 3.
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