Wall charger

[Chriswarnes]

Can anyone advise me for the best wall charger for model S please

 

[Patrick W]

Unless you really need it skip the wall charger and just have a NEMA 14-50 outlet installed near where you park and charge with that. I've been doing that with my Ss since 2015.

 

[dark cloud]

Tesla's, of course

Wall Connector

 

[beatle]

Unless you really need it skip the wall charger and just have a NEMA 14-50 outlet installed near where you park and charge with that. I've been doing that with my Ss since 2015.

Agreed. It also frees you up to use other EVs down the road, or to simply replace the mobile connector yourself if it fails. It does not look particularly challenging to replace the HPWC either, though some people are still put off by working around high voltage. Replacing the UMC is as easy as replacing a toaster. A second UMC is also far cheaper than a Tesla HPWC, and it is also easily resold if you move on from Tesla.

 

[dark cloud]

Apparently the 14-50 equivalent in the UK is called the "blue commando"? found a couple of helpful videos. For sure look into current government grants first.

 

[Chriswarnes]

Thanks for your response guys I know a Tesla wall socket gen 3 is probably the best but no stock available as yet just asking for an alternative

 

[dmicah]

This fellow in the UK seems to have been able to get one:

 

[EVRider-FL]

Which year Model S do you have?

 

[Big Toys]

I don't know if there is "best" charger, as it is not a "charger" but an interface between the car and the electricity in your house. I use an OpenEVSE "charger" for the past 6 years without issues. You save money if you can assemble it yourself, then get an electrician to hook up the 240V outlet if you are not comfortable doing that.

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[Chriswarnes]

Tesla technician visiting on the 8th June to upgrade to charge on ccs. Been quoted £280 to upgrade software, could anyone tell me if this includes the type 2 to ccs adapter?

 

[Dino T.]

I do have a 2 wall chargers that I bought for my Tesla S model. Thinking I can install outside my garage (Not preferable)and inside.I end up having one extra charger now. If anyone wanted is unused still on the box.8.5ft cord. $550.00

 

[dark cloud]

I do have a 2 wall chargers that I bought for my Tesla S model. Thinking I can install outside my garage (Not preferable)and inside.I end up having one extra charger now. If anyone wanted is unused still on the box.8.5ft cord. $550.00

you may have better luck in the classifieds section: Tesla Parts for Sale