jelloslug
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That's what I would assume. I figured that they were buying them either through a government program or though a Tesla program that lets them get some kind of discount.
What is going on with the price of the Tesla Gen 2 Wall Connector?
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That makes sense, if there's a loophole that they are exploiting that is letting them buy an unlimited # of them.
Okay, I could not resist.. I went ahead and ordered. At $330 shipped could not pass it up. If for some reasons my plan to buy a M3 this year falls through I can easily sell this unit for not much less than I am paying for it.
Parzival
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jelloslug
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I just looked at the packing list on the last unit that arrived from eBay. It was shipped directly from Tesla to me. The seller was buying them from Tesla at some kind of discount and then having them drop shipped directly to the buyers.
Parzival
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That explains why my tracking number shows it's coming from California and not Canada... I guess that also means the warranty will be valid. Sad to hear I am supporting some kind of scam, though.
What makes you think it's a scam?
If some government is stupid or lazy enough to pay people to buy chargers and sell them at a profit, pocketing the difference, that's not a "scam", it's a loophole someone is exploiting. Maybe they should fix whatever it is they goofed up.
This seems to be a pattern. The ebay seller is in (or claims to be in) Canada, and the product is drop shipped from Tesla. I've heard of multiple accounts that fit this pattern. Something weird is going on. I wonder if these wall connectors are perhaps meant for the destination charging program, and Tesla isn't getting any money for them?
There are lots of things one can speculate about but coming up with the idea that Tesla is being robbed seems like a stretch.
For those of you suspicious that this is fraud, report the auction to eBay with your concerns.
Or contact Tesla with your worries.
For those of you suspicious that this is fraud, report the auction to eBay with your concerns.
Or contact Tesla with your worries.
Well, it's wild speculation on my part, but I don't think it's such a stretch. Tesla does cover the hardware costs in the destination charging program.
dhanson865
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No, I have my EVSE mounted on a wall segment that is between the two garage doors. For minimum length it would require one tesla to park backwards but a cable doesn't have to cross a garage. As is I can park in either garage or even be just outside either garage door and any of those 4 positions can be used to charge my Leaf. I'm sure all 4 positions would work for a Tesla as well (though 2 of the 4 spots would require backing in).
I imagine people at Tesla can use a map... and that there are requirements for businesses to be approved for the destination charging program.
Or you could believe that the people at Tesla are dumb and are shipping chargers for free to residential addresses all over the USA because some guy in Quebec is asking them to.
And would most likely require a signed final from the local building official prior to sending out payment for the install.. so destination program seems highly unlikely.
jelloslug
Active Member
From what I understand, the destination charging program is a lot more involved than Tesla just sending out a bunch of units to random locations.
ShawnA
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Hi Chargers,
My electrician had one good idea when he installed the "Wall Connector." He ran the cord along
the beam over my car to reach my wife's S85D in the center stall.
There is no need to access the charger while charging.
The support pipe makes a nice place to attach the hanger for the charger handle.
When the Roadster is at home, it is against the wall.
Shawn
My electrician had one good idea when he installed the "Wall Connector." He ran the cord along
the beam over my car to reach my wife's S85D in the center stall.
There is no need to access the charger while charging.
The support pipe makes a nice place to attach the hanger for the charger handle.
When the Roadster is at home, it is against the wall.
Shawn
MelaniainLA
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I ordered a genuine Tesla accessory that's normally $$$ dirt cheap off a Craigslist seller in Noethern CA. From the PayPal, I discovered he works at the Fremont Factory. Apparently, they give employees free giveaways and massive accessory discounts and they often sell them to make $$. BOOM.
K-MTG
Sunshade Captain of TMC
How much? Can you PM me his contact info? I am willing to buy a new one for $250-$300. Currently have gen 1..that I wanna replace with gen 2 for dual power sharing .
MelaniainLA
Member
Wasn't a wall charger -- it was a X bike carrier... for brand new in box it was outrageously cheap... Whatever, not my issue
jstack6
Member
You have to watch for shipping costs for total price . This one looks low at $289 until you add the crazy $80 shipping.
NEW Tesla Motors Model S/X/3 2ND GEN Wall Connector w 24' Cable Charging Station | eBay
I paid $330 including shipping. More than happy with that price.
