I've been doin it without issue. Most people drive round trip to work 30-40miles. 1. Plug in every night to top off. It takes a long time to charge. You don't want to be caught with a low charge. 2. Choose the right electrical utility plan for your city provider. The peak times can be more than double the price per kw. 3. Charge off-peak. Take advantage of the off-peak settings in the car software.
120v setup works great for low mileage driving, I drive around 90 miles a day so I had to drop around $700 into a 240v outlet install. Great video thanks sir
Ah, yup you definitely need the 240 set up if you drive that much. Sounds like you got a very fair price for the installation. Thanks for the comment and please subscribe!
Wow! Now this was what I was looking for. You made my day. You have the exact same garage ceiling outlet setup as I do and I was looking on how to connect my Tesla mobile connector. Excellent video.
I held out until my Level 2 is installed - surprisingly its working just fine since I only have a 16 mile commute! But charging is slow about 5mph - still way cheaper then using the Tesla Superchargers since at home rate is $0.14 - vs $0.25-48kW
There is a possible long-term danger to plugging into a 110V outlet. Most residential builds have all the outlets in a section of the house in series. The wires are also generally the cheapest possible with 15A rating. If your charging 12A and happen to have anything else on that circuit that could generate 3A or more you're going to have issues. EIther the breaker will continue to trip or the wires will run hot. Over time these romex wires will overheat to the point of melting the insulation. This is now a fire or a break in the line. That is why its code to have any major appliance (AC, dishwasher, laundry, electric stove) have its own circuit. If you plan to live where you're at for many years it's worth the investment to have an electrician install a dedicated circuit for your electric charging. Just make sure you shop around with all the local licensed electricians. Assuming your panel can handle it and it doesn't require tearing down all the drywall I'd expect a bid of less than $1000. I had mine done for $600.
Thanks for the comment! This is definitely valuable info. I currently rent, so my options are limited. I will take all this into consideration when I buy my next home. Be sure to subscribe!
This is why I’m getting an electrician to assess my situation before I get an EV. I’ll need a dedicated circuit but I don’t know if the circuit box can handle it. And then I have to run a line from the house to the alley. The line would have to be in a conduit and the distance makes just that part a $500 job. I’m pretty sure the entire job is going to be more than $1000 but I’m going to see what incentives are available to help with installation.
Thanks for the comment! If you are ever in doubt, always utilize an electrician to provide you with an accurate assessment and opinion. I know the Tesla charger regulates itself and adjusts to put a safe drain on the electrical system. Your comments are spot on! Be sure to subscribe.
@@AndreReese.BizLLC I checked. Just the wire from the circuit box to the alley is $500, excluding labor and a conduit. And the box is 40 years old. The electrician says the box is in good shape but I know If it goes any longer, I'd be running it to failure. A 200 amp box is $3000. On the other hand, my wife hates the tech of the Tesla and doesn't want to drive it. Keeping her or if the driver's seat is a big plus. Lol
We have a Nema 10-30 outlet, and bought an adapter that accepts a Nema 14-50 which came with the Telsa Mobile Charger. I am fairly certain we are getting over two hundred miles of charge, maybe two hundred and a forty, after eight to ten hours of charging. Which means we are generating twenty to twenty-four Amps per hour for a M3 |Dual-Motor |AWD |LR. This means we have around three hundred miles of range every morning… 😏
My experiences are similar to yours so thanks for posting the vid! But just stating you have a 15amp cord is not vey helpful. What matters is the gauge and the length.
Great point! I have a link to the cord in the description but it is gone from Amazon now. That was so folks can get more info. Thanks for the comment! Be sure to subscribe!
Thanks for the video. I live in a condo. Not sure if the wall power socket is connected to anything else. Wanted to check if it will be possible to connect the mobile connect via a surge protector to avoid any electric trips for the whole building. Any suggestions will be helpful. Thanks.
Thanks for the comment! If you are ever in doubt, always utilize an electrician to provide you with an accurate assessment and opinion. I know the Tesla charger regulates itself and adjusts to put a safe drain on the electrical system. Be sure to subscribe.
Good video. However, you don’t want to have the circuit breakers kick in to indicate an issue. It’s best to have an electrical review your solution to avoid any insurance issues. Safety first!
Yikes! I say try this solution first. Unless you drive a lot each day, this solution is more than adequate. Thanks for the comment and be sure to subscribe!
I am watching your video and like the idea of being able to charge on the 110 outlet in the garage. Do you have a link to the yellow power cord that you use for this that supports 15amp?
Thanks for the comment! The link is in the description but it looks like the cord is gone from Amazon now. Just search for other 15 amp cords. Be sure to subscribe!
Thanks for the comment! Not really. I don't charge a car every day. I may have one plugged in about half of the month. They have apps that track the cost to charge. From what I have seen, it's not a lot. Be sure to subscribe! 😎
Hi actually im getting ready to pick up my model 3 any day now and i notice that going to have to do exactly what you did. But I have a quick question, if you are charging your car at 12 amps and you open the garage door does it trip anything or is everything ok?
Ah nice! I am not sure. An electrical will know for sure. I didn't have any issues with lowering and opening the door. Those were the only items on the same circuit. Thanks for the comment. Be sure to subscribe.
Thank you for the video! I was looking a person who have done any extension cord. It's great you give us all the failed attempts. Shared us what we need to look out for. Also for the next video editing, if you can either reduce the background music or remove it completely would be great. It was a little distracting and hard to hear sometimes. Other than that, thank you for the video.
I'm in the unfortunate position of having a home with only a 100amp fuse box because my home was built in 1985. I had some licensed electricians come and take a look. I will have to upgrade my fuse box to a 200amp to install a 250v nema outlet in my garage. Which would cost me a few thousand. I have long commutes but have tesla superchargers near my home and halfway to my work. Was thinking I'll charge at home after work then charge for 15 to 20 mins at a supercharger on the way to work. Wondering if that's doable or if that will degrade the battery. Looking at model 3 long range. I got a second licensed electrician to come and take a look at my house and fuse box. Turns out I actually don't need an unnecessary 200amp upgrade. I explained what appliances I have and I also remembered that all my major appliances are natural gas expect for my dryer that pulls 24amps. So only 24 amps pulling from a 100amp fuse box will have plenty of amps left over for a 14-50 240v 50 amp outlet. Ordered my model 3 long range and looking at mar 12 - mar 31 pick up date. CANT WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for the message! Epic on getting the new ride! I have heard that supercharging and topping off the battery degrades it more rapidly over time. I would say charge with 110 when you can at home, and drive and figure the rest out. The supercharges charge you now, and they have premium times of the day. Just do some experimentation, and after about 2-week you will see ifs worth it to upgrade at home. Let me know how things turn out. Be sure to subscribe!
@@AndreReese.BizLLC decided to go ahead and have the 14-50 240v 50 amp outlet installed in the garage on February 4. Also I'll order the adapter plug after installation. That way on my mar 12 to Mar 31 pickup everything will be ready for home charging.
Thank for the video! So, if the breaker to my detached garage is 40 amps and there are two prongs on it and only two plugs in the garage, I should be just fine right? (neither is a GFI outlet) Thanks!
Awesome! Be sure to consult a licensed electrician to guarantee what you have will work. There are always compatibility risks with electricity. Thanks for the comment. Be sure to subscribe!
Greetings from Antioch, do you plan on changing over to the higher voltage in the future? I'll be doing the lower voltage until all the parts come in for me to wire up for the 14-50 cable.
Thanks for the message! I rent, so I have no plans to upgrade. I have been happy so far with the slower charging. When I eventually relocate, I will opt for faster charging but won't have a problem defaulting to the slow charge. Be safe and be sure to subscribe!
I'm not wasting time and money on a ev. No garage and I'm in the forests so no charging stations anywhere near me. But plenty of wonderful gas stations and no anxiety
Sorry, didn't see this comment come through. Here is an affiliate link for the cable. It's available in 50 or 100 foot lengths. What type of Tesla do you have? I used this on a Model S. amzn.to/2RjrVQ1 Be sure to subscribe.
I had been trying the 110V outlet and it always give me an error message on the Model 3 screen, something like "Bad charging equipment...". Is it true that if the outlet does not have it ground properly wired, Tesla will detect it and give such error message?
Yikes! I don't own a Tesla, my girlfriend does. What I found with watching a ton of youtube videos is that if the wiring has any issues, that may potentially cause a fire, the Tesla detects those and won't charge. If you take your charger and use it on another 110 outlets and it works, then it's probably the wiring/circut. If the problem still happens, it probably the plug. If you isolate it to your wiring, then call an electrition to see if it can be fixed. Be safe and please subscribe.
please kill that music!! lol
Funny! A few have said the same thing. 😆 Thank's for the comment and be sure to subscribe!
I've been doin it without issue. Most people drive round trip to work 30-40miles. 1. Plug in every night to top off. It takes a long time to charge. You don't want to be caught with a low charge. 2. Choose the right electrical utility plan for your city provider. The peak times can be more than double the price per kw. 3. Charge off-peak. Take advantage of the off-peak settings in the car software.
120v setup works great for low mileage driving, I drive around 90 miles a day so I had to drop around $700 into a 240v outlet install. Great video thanks sir
Ah, yup you definitely need the 240 set up if you drive that much. Sounds like you got a very fair price for the installation. Thanks for the comment and please subscribe!
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Wow! Now this was what I was looking for. You made my day. You have the exact same garage ceiling outlet setup as I do and I was looking on how to connect my Tesla mobile connector. Excellent video.
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THanks for the tip. I just ordered my cable from Amazon.
Awesome! Be sure to consult a licensed electrician to guarantee what you purchase will work. Thanks for the comment. Be sure to subscribe!
If you can with with 4 miles/hour per day, it works.
I installed my nema 14-50 for $120. Its super simple installation.
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Man i tried ever outlet in the house . Thanks this help me a lot. I ended up using the dryer outlet
Boom, there you go! Thanks for the comment and be sure to subscribe.
I held out until my Level 2 is installed - surprisingly its working just fine since I only have a 16 mile commute! But charging is slow about 5mph - still way cheaper then using the Tesla Superchargers since at home rate is $0.14 - vs $0.25-48kW
There is a possible long-term danger to plugging into a 110V outlet. Most residential builds have all the outlets in a section of the house in series. The wires are also generally the cheapest possible with 15A rating. If your charging 12A and happen to have anything else on that circuit that could generate 3A or more you're going to have issues. EIther the breaker will continue to trip or the wires will run hot. Over time these romex wires will overheat to the point of melting the insulation. This is now a fire or a break in the line. That is why its code to have any major appliance (AC, dishwasher, laundry, electric stove) have its own circuit. If you plan to live where you're at for many years it's worth the investment to have an electrician install a dedicated circuit for your electric charging. Just make sure you shop around with all the local licensed electricians. Assuming your panel can handle it and it doesn't require tearing down all the drywall I'd expect a bid of less than $1000. I had mine done for $600.
Thanks for the comment! This is definitely valuable info. I currently rent, so my options are limited. I will take all this into consideration when I buy my next home. Be sure to subscribe!
This is why I’m getting an electrician to assess my situation before I get an EV. I’ll need a dedicated circuit but I don’t know if the circuit box can handle it. And then I have to run a line from the house to the alley. The line would have to be in a conduit and the distance makes just that part a $500 job. I’m pretty sure the entire job is going to be more than $1000 but I’m going to see what incentives are available to help with installation.
Thanks for the comment! If you are ever in doubt, always utilize an electrician to provide you with an accurate assessment and opinion. I know the Tesla charger regulates itself and adjusts to put a safe drain on the electrical system. Your comments are spot on! Be sure to subscribe.
@@AndreReese.BizLLC I checked. Just the wire from the circuit box to the alley is $500, excluding labor and a conduit. And the box is 40 years old. The electrician says the box is in good shape but I know If it goes any longer, I'd be running it to failure. A 200 amp box is $3000. On the other hand, my wife hates the tech of the Tesla and doesn't want to drive it. Keeping her or if the driver's seat is a big plus. Lol
We have a Nema 10-30 outlet, and bought an adapter that accepts a Nema 14-50 which came with the Telsa Mobile Charger. I am fairly certain we are getting over two hundred miles of charge, maybe two hundred and a forty, after eight to ten hours of charging. Which means we are generating twenty to twenty-four Amps per hour for a M3 |Dual-Motor |AWD |LR. This means we have around three hundred miles of range every morning…
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Nice! That should like one hell of a setup! Thanks for the comment and be sure to subscribe!
you could turn it down to 10amp from the tesla app. but life is much easier if you have a 220v outlet.
You might want to have a circuit breaker for that. A power outage can send an unexpected surge to that outlet where you have your car plugged in.
Great advice! I always recommend consulting a licensed electrician for all electrical issues. Thanks for the comment and be sure to subscribe!
@@AndreReese.BizLLC done
My experiences are similar to yours so thanks for posting the vid! But just stating you have a 15amp cord is not vey helpful. What matters is the gauge and the length.
Great point! I have a link to the cord in the description but it is gone from Amazon now. That was so folks can get more info. Thanks for the comment! Be sure to subscribe!
No music please
Good stuff, thank you
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Thanks for the video. I live in a condo. Not sure if the wall power socket is connected to anything else. Wanted to check if it will be possible to connect the mobile connect via a surge protector to avoid any electric trips for the whole building. Any suggestions will be helpful. Thanks.
Thanks for the comment! If you are ever in doubt, always utilize an electrician to provide you with an accurate assessment and opinion. I know the Tesla charger regulates itself and adjusts to put a safe drain on the electrical system. Be sure to subscribe.
Good video. However, you don’t want to have the circuit breakers kick in to indicate an issue. It’s best to have an electrical review your solution to avoid any insurance issues. Safety first!
I agree! Always use a licensed and bonded electrician. Be safe!
I've been doing fine with the regular 110v outlet
Awesome! I recommend everyone try the simple solution first. In most cases it's more than enough. Thanks for the comment! Be sure to subscribe. 😎
@@AndreReese.BizLLC I'm lucky to have a weather protected exterior outlet so that works fine for me
Thank you! My local company wanted $3000 to install a 220v with a tax rebate of $800. 🤢
Yikes! I say try this solution first. Unless you drive a lot each day, this solution is more than adequate. Thanks for the comment and be sure to subscribe!
I used to instal Tesla chargers at work so Ima do it myself lmfao
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Unless your panel couldn't handle it and they were trying to replace it too that price makes no sense. Local electrician here charged $600.
I am watching your video and like the idea of being able to charge on the 110 outlet in the garage. Do you have a link to the yellow power cord that you use for this that supports 15amp?
Thanks for the comment! The link is in the description but it looks like the cord is gone from Amazon now. Just search for other 15 amp cords. Be sure to subscribe!
You can live with 110 volt charging if you are retired and don't have to go somewhere everyday that depletes most the battery.
I have both 110 and 220. I used the 110 i here to unplug the dryer 110 is taking care of it.
great info . thanks alot
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I installed a Nema 14-50 outlet, 110v isn’t quick enough and I just don’t have the patience to wait two days for a full charge, me personally ofc.
Ah, nice! I rent so I can't make any modifications. That is definitely the perfect option. Be sure to subscribe.
Thanks for the video and tips. Insightful. Question: did you see an important hike in your electric bill charging your car via 110v
Thanks for the comment! Not really. I don't charge a car every day. I may have one plugged in about half of the month. They have apps that track the cost to charge. From what I have seen, it's not a lot. Be sure to subscribe! 😎
Can you please share the link for the Heavy Duty extension cord ?
Thanks for the comment! Please look in the description, the cord on Amazon is linked there. Be sure to subscribe! 🙏🏾
Hi actually im getting ready to pick up my model 3 any day now and i notice that going to have to do exactly what you did. But I have a quick question, if you are charging your car at 12 amps and you open the garage door does it trip anything or is everything ok?
Ah nice! I am not sure. An electrical will know for sure. I didn't have any issues with lowering and opening the door. Those were the only items on the same circuit. Thanks for the comment. Be sure to subscribe.
Just get a NEMA 14-50. Tesla’s are so much fun you’ll drive more
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Thank you for the video! I was looking a person who have done any extension cord. It's great you give us all the failed attempts. Shared us what we need to look out for.
Also for the next video editing, if you can either reduce the background music or remove it completely would be great. It was a little distracting and hard to hear sometimes. Other than that, thank you for the video.
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I'm in the unfortunate position of having a home with only a 100amp fuse box because my home was built in 1985. I had some licensed electricians come and take a look. I will have to upgrade my fuse box to a 200amp to install a 250v nema outlet in my garage. Which would cost me a few thousand. I have long commutes but have tesla superchargers near my home and halfway to my work. Was thinking I'll charge at home after work then charge for 15 to 20 mins at a supercharger on the way to work. Wondering if that's doable or if that will degrade the battery. Looking at model 3 long range.
I got a second licensed electrician to come and take a look at my house and fuse box. Turns out I actually don't need an unnecessary 200amp upgrade. I explained what appliances I have and I also remembered that all my major appliances are natural gas expect for my dryer that pulls 24amps. So only 24 amps pulling from a 100amp fuse box will have plenty of amps left over for a 14-50 240v 50 amp outlet. Ordered my model 3 long range and looking at mar 12 - mar 31 pick up date. CANT WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for the message! Epic on getting the new ride! I have heard that supercharging and topping off the battery degrades it more rapidly over time. I would say charge with 110 when you can at home, and drive and figure the rest out. The supercharges charge you now, and they have premium times of the day. Just do some experimentation, and after about 2-week you will see ifs worth it to upgrade at home. Let me know how things turn out. Be sure to subscribe!
@@AndreReese.BizLLC decided to go ahead and have the 14-50 240v 50 amp outlet installed in the garage on February 4. Also I'll order the adapter plug after installation. That way on my mar 12 to Mar 31 pickup everything will be ready for home charging.
Thank for the video! So, if the breaker to my detached garage is 40 amps and there are two prongs on it and only two plugs in the garage, I should be just fine right? (neither is a GFI outlet) Thanks!
Awesome! Be sure to consult a licensed electrician to guarantee what you have will work. There are always compatibility risks with electricity. Thanks for the comment. Be sure to subscribe!
Greetings from Antioch, do you plan on changing over to the higher voltage in the future? I'll be doing the lower voltage until all the parts come in for me to wire up for the 14-50 cable.
Thanks for the message! I rent, so I have no plans to upgrade. I have been happy so far with the slower charging. When I eventually relocate, I will opt for faster charging but won't have a problem defaulting to the slow charge. Be safe and be sure to subscribe!
I'm not wasting time and money on a ev. No garage and I'm in the forests so no charging stations anywhere near me. But plenty of wonderful gas stations and no anxiety
Thanks for the message! Check back in about 5 years, the chargers will be everywhere. Be sure to subscribe!
Nothing wonderful about a gas station. The snacks not even good.
Hi what’s the link for the Amazon outdoor cable that takes the 15?
Sorry, didn't see this comment come through. Here is an affiliate link for the cable. It's available in 50 or 100 foot lengths. What type of Tesla do you have? I used this on a Model S. amzn.to/2RjrVQ1 Be sure to subscribe.
I had been trying the 110V outlet and it always give me an error message on the Model 3 screen, something like "Bad charging equipment...". Is it true that if the outlet does not have it ground properly wired, Tesla will detect it and give such error message?
Yikes! I don't own a Tesla, my girlfriend does. What I found with watching a ton of youtube videos is that if the wiring has any issues, that may potentially cause a fire, the Tesla detects those and won't charge. If you take your charger and use it on another 110 outlets and it works, then it's probably the wiring/circut. If the problem still happens, it probably the plug. If you isolate it to your wiring, then call an electrition to see if it can be fixed. Be safe and please subscribe.
@@eao9995 Are you having the same problem Bobbit mentioned?
@@eao9995 Might be time and glad you like the video. Be sure to subscribe!
@@eao9995 yes. Apparently Tesla checks whether the outlet is grounded or not.
Don't get TikTok! YAY!!!
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