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I don't understand your comment. Tesla sells a charger for $230 that comes with 120V/15A and 240V/50A connectors (https://shop.tesla.com/product/mobile-connecto

I don't understand your comment. Tesla sells a charger for $230 that comes with 120V/15A and 240V/50A connectors (https://shop.tesla.com/product/mobile-connector https://shop.tesla.com/product/mobile-connector). You can also buy a connectors for every type of socket there is (https://shop.tesla.com/product/gen-2-nema-adapters https://shop.tesla.com/product/gen-2-nema-adapters). I had a 240V outlet installed in my garage and plug that in there to charge. I also bring it with me if I go to cottages, etc. I've used that with questionable sockets and extension cables and the charging speed automatically switches to lower amps if it can't draw the full 12A. You install a dedicated charger if you want 80A or to mount it outside (it's weatherproof) What am I missing?

megaman821 3y ago
NEMA 50 with the mobile charger is the way to go. It is future proof and only charges a tiny bit slower than the dedicated Tesla wall connector. Not to mention with a NEMA 30 adapter it can charge up RVs.
zackmorris 3y ago
That's pretty cool actually, and very similar to the J1772 Nissan Leaf charger that I have, thanks for the heads up! I've been looking at the dedicated chargers which are more like $500+. Here's what I have, and some alternatives: https://audiovideo2go.com/nissan-leaf-charger/ https://audiovideo2go.com/nissan-leaf-charger/ $385 since discontinued, used to be ~$200 https://www.vevor.com/portable-ev-charger-c_11497 https://www.vevor.com/portable-ev-charger-c_11497 $115 and up My point though was that EVs should come with cords like every other appliance. Ideally the car itself would be able to take up to 480V AC/DC and "just work", no charging standard needed. But external power supplies like these have the advantage of being easily replaced. Another gripe I forgot to mention is that pretty much no EV can charge while driving, which prevents putting solar panels on the roof. There's no engineering reason for this, so I think it's another plot to slow the inevitable designs which Aptera and Lightyear are pursuing. Thankfully there's an adapter to make it work: https://us.ecoflow.com/products/portable-power-station-grounding-adapter https://us.ecoflow.com/products/portable-power-station-groun... Unfortunately it only works with EcoFlow's power stations, and they're one of the companies trying to get people to buy two at 2x cost to reach 240V.

megaman821 3y ago

NEMA 50 with the mobile charger is the way to go. It is future proof and only charges a tiny bit slower than the dedicated Tesla wall connector. Not to mention with a NEMA 30 adapter it can charge up RVs.

zackmorris 3y ago

That's pretty cool actually, and very similar to the J1772 Nissan Leaf charger that I have, thanks for the heads up! I've been looking at the dedicated chargers which are more like $500+. Here's what I have, and some alternatives: https://audiovideo2go.com/nissan-leaf-charger/ https://audiovideo2go.com/nissan-leaf-charger/ $385 since discontinued, used to be ~$200 https://www.vevor.com/portable-ev-charger-c_11497 https://www.vevor.com/portable-ev-charger-c_11497 $115 and up My point though was that EVs should come with cords like every other appliance. Ideally the car itself would be able to take up to 480V AC/DC and "just work", no charging standard needed. But external power supplies like these have the advantage of being easily replaced. Another gripe I forgot to mention is that pretty much no EV can charge while driving, which prevents putting solar panels on the roof. There's no engineering reason for this, so I think it's another plot to slow the inevitable designs which Aptera and Lightyear are pursuing. Thankfully there's an adapter to make it work: https://us.ecoflow.com/products/portable-power-station-grounding-adapter https://us.ecoflow.com/products/portable-power-station-groun... Unfortunately it only works with EcoFlow's power stations, and they're one of the companies trying to get people to buy two at 2x cost to reach 240V.