INSTALLING YOUR 240 VOLT Level 2 EV Charging NEMA 14-50 @tesla #ev #teslashow #charging
INSTALLING YOUR 240 VOLT Level 2 EV Charging
After owning a Tesla Model X 2022 for 1 month, I finally installed a 240V outlet to get much faster charging at home than with the 120V standard. 120V will only charge at around 4-6 kilometres per hour. 240V will charge at around 40-48 kilometres per hour, so huge difference! While I didn't have an issue with 120V charging, I do feel much better with the faster charging.
The most challenging part was the installation of over 110ft of 3/4" metal conduit and 6 gauge cable.
Every Tesla vehicle is delivered with a Mobile Connector and adapter to plug into a 240 volt NEMA 14-50 outlet. This is a standardized receptacle, commonly used for electric ranges and other large appliances.
Installed with a 50-amp circuit breaker, the NEMA 14-50 enables a recharge rate of about 32 kilometres per hour for Model X and 37 kilometres per hour for Model S.
This guide provides technical details for a NEMA 14-50 outlet intended for use with a Tesla vehicle. Every installation is custom to its location, so all hardware will be sourced by the hired electrician.