I'm looking to pull the trigger on a Tesla Model 3 or Model Y in the next 6 months. In preparing for this purchase, I'm going to have to upgrade the electrical system on my house and get an exterior charger installed where I park my vehicle. Since I've settled on buying a Tesla, is there any really compelling reason to get a non-Tesla charger?
The only one I can think of is if you might be adding another, non-Tesla, EV in the future (for someone else in your household).
I added a non-TESLA charger thinking I want to keep the provided charger in the car in case I need it. After 2 years and 30K miles the answer is: I never needed it anywhere.
Tesla cars come with a J1772 adapter. So I would go with: WiFi link so you can check usage. Minimum 50 A circuit for 40 A charger. Bob Wilson
If you have a friend visit with a non Tesla car you can charge their car with a non Tesla charger. You wouldn't be able to with a Tesla charger. Teslas come with a J1772 adapter, so you can still use it without issues.
Thanks, everyone, for your input on this topic. I still need to get an electrician out to give me an estimate on installation. Big downside is that it looks like I'm going to have to install a new electrical box as the one I've got is woefully out of date for doing something like this.
tribeless- what is going to cost to get that box upgrade? If someone came up with an at hone charger you could rent and install for free would you do that?
