Fun fact: The Tesla Model 3 RWD can only charge on Level 2 at 32 AMPs (or just shy of 8KW). That happens to the max charge rate of the Tesla Mobile charger (retails $250). Pair that with a 50AMP L14-50 and it's a cheap install. Before we got an upgrade, we were using a dryer plug in our garage that was rated for 30 amps. Because of the 80% rule, we charged at 24 amps and had zero issues. This setup could charge at 23 to 24 miles per hour, which is way better than the 110/120v setup which does only 4 miles and hour. The RWD can only do a max on Level 2 of 33 miles an hour.
Interesting, I didn’t know that charge rate differed. I do belive it’s also relevant to the country, for instance, in Canada the 110v nets you 8km/h which equates to about 5miles/h, and I belive in the Netherlands it’s 52 max on the 220 as opposed to the 48 we have here in Canada. I think someone told me once it maxes out at 46 or 47 though or something, I can’t quite remember. In any case - very cool
@@HashtagFlex Yes, the lowest end M3 has an inverter that is 2 modules for about 7680 watts, while the long range and the performance have a 3 module inverter allowing for around 11,500 watts of Level 2 charging. That equates to 32 and 48 amps respectively. The USA and Canada have the same electrical systems, but Europe is on a different system. Over here the voltage is 240v max, while over in the Netherlands it's 230v. In order to achieve the same 11500 w output, you have to deliver 50 amps to get the same wattage at 230, versus the 48 amps at 240. There are also differences in Level 3 charge speeds as well as the max performance in the RWD. Most of the limitations are based on the characteristics of the LFP battery pack (max energy out and in). The Performance and Long Range use the NMC chemistry, which is better suited for cold weather.
i commute 100 miles a day, and my home does have a broken outlet on the balcony. with outlet i mean burned cables stick out of the wall. otherwise there is also a street lamp 20 meters away from the parking spot.
I supercharged for a month after I got my Tesla until I got a gen 3 wall connector on eBay for $300. Installation from the electrician was $540. Now I wake up to a full charge everyday.
Nice one. Yeah I couldn’t imagine not having a fast home one. I’ve even tried with the slow one and while it did work for how often I drove it just didn’t sit well with me.
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Fun fact: The Tesla Model 3 RWD can only charge on Level 2 at 32 AMPs (or just shy of 8KW). That happens to the max charge rate of the Tesla Mobile charger (retails $250). Pair that with a 50AMP L14-50 and it's a cheap install.
Before we got an upgrade, we were using a dryer plug in our garage that was rated for 30 amps. Because of the 80% rule, we charged at 24 amps and had zero issues. This setup could charge at 23 to 24 miles per hour, which is way better than the 110/120v setup which does only 4 miles and hour. The RWD can only do a max on Level 2 of 33 miles an hour.
Interesting, I didn’t know that charge rate differed. I do belive it’s also relevant to the country, for instance, in Canada the 110v nets you 8km/h which equates to about 5miles/h, and I belive in the Netherlands it’s 52 max on the 220 as opposed to the 48 we have here in Canada. I think someone told me once it maxes out at 46 or 47 though or something, I can’t quite remember. In any case - very cool
@@HashtagFlex Yes, the lowest end M3 has an inverter that is 2 modules for about 7680 watts, while the long range and the performance have a 3 module inverter allowing for around 11,500 watts of Level 2 charging. That equates to 32 and 48 amps respectively. The USA and Canada have the same electrical systems, but Europe is on a different system. Over here the voltage is 240v max, while over in the Netherlands it's 230v. In order to achieve the same 11500 w output, you have to deliver 50 amps to get the same wattage at 230, versus the 48 amps at 240.
There are also differences in Level 3 charge speeds as well as the max performance in the RWD. Most of the limitations are based on the characteristics of the LFP battery pack (max energy out and in). The Performance and Long Range use the NMC chemistry, which is better suited for cold weather.
@@hieyeque1 very interesting! Thanks for sharing !!
i recommend level 2 chargers at home...level 1 is too slow...at least for me...i commute 60+ miles a day
60+ is worrisome I agree. That would probably be a good 10h charge for that, but sketchy.
i commute 100 miles a day, and my home does have a broken outlet on the balcony. with outlet i mean burned cables stick out of the wall. otherwise there is also a street lamp 20 meters away from the parking spot.
I supercharged for a month after I got my Tesla until I got a gen 3 wall connector on eBay for $300. Installation from the electrician was $540. Now I wake up to a full charge everyday.
Nice one. Yeah I couldn’t imagine not having a fast home one. I’ve even tried with the slow one and while it did work for how often I drove it just didn’t sit well with me.
you don't need a fast charger at hop