![]() ![]() That's because the internal electric connectors have to carry much less power so they are less robust, and the thinner, shorter cable saved some expense too. While his model does have the smart-charging software built into it and the cool glass cover probably added some extra expense, even with those improvements it probably costs Tesla less to manufacture than the previous high-powered wall connector. Tesla placed the same $500 price tag on the Gen 3 model as they did for Gen 2 wall connector. Approved for indoor and outdoor installation.Compatible with any home electrical system.Customizable power levels on a range of circuit breakers.Get the CPH50 datasheet for product electrical specifications, dimensions, features, and more. Compatible with Model S, Model 3, Model X and Model Y ChargePoint Home Flex is a fast, flexible, and reliable Level 2 home charger, charging up to 50 amps and 9x faster than regular wall outlet.Up to 44 miles of range per hour of charge.We're pretty sure Tesla will also get the unit utility-certified to participate in demand response programs, which can save the user a lot of money on their electric bill. Tesla Wall Connector Autel MaxiCharger Home EV Charger ChargePoint Home Flex Wallbox Pulsar Plus Grizzl-E Classic EV Charger 40 AMP Emporia Smart EV. However, even though users may not get to take advantage of the new wall connector's "smart" features today, they will, as Tesla will most certainly add things like the ability to communicate with your solar array and/or Powerwall so you can charge your car exclusively from your solar production if desired. For now, having it wifi connected allows you to provision the unit with your smartphone, (there's no need to set the physical dip switch inside the unit to set the maximum circuit amperage like you had to on the previous models), it can also get firmware updates OTA from Tesla, and as mentioned above, configure daisy-chain load sharing with multiple units. The new wall connector is also a wifi-enabled "smart charger" although Tesla hasn't announced just what smart-charging features the unit will provide. Getting ready to install the Tesla Wall Connector It's Ok to have a shorter cable on a portable, occasional-use EVSE, but not on a permanently-installed wall-connector. We've been reviewing EVSE for a decade, have had hundreds (perhaps thousands) of comments on our reviews, received direct messages on what users like and dislike about their units, and have used virtually every product that has come to market, and we've come to conclude that 20 feet is the very minimum that a wall connector's length should be. ![]() This, in our opinion, is a significant problem and a huge mistake on Tesla's part. A 48-amp version that matches the Tesla Wall Connector output is also available, or theres a cheaper 32-amp version. ![]() On the downside, Tesla reduced the length of the cable from 24 feet to 18 feet. Tesla's EVSE cables are by far the thinnest of any major EV charging-equipment supplier and we wonder why the other brands haven't switched to thinner cables like Tesla uses. In fact, while it's slightly thicker than the cable on Tesla's 32-amp mobile connector, it's easily the thinnest cable on any high-powered (40-amp or higher) level 2 EVSE that we've ever tested. It still looks the same as the day I bought it.The cable is noticeably thinner and it's very easy to manage. ![]() I am happy with it, but I do open the chassis every couple months and inspect the cables & connections for any sign of heat or degradation. For that reason alone, the Tesla might be a better option. That’s been enough to tarnish their reputation even though their chargers are UL listed. There are some who feel United Chargers should have done more to recall & inform the community. It’s believed a manufacturing defect related to the internal crimp terminals on a small batch, since corrected. Not “heating up”, smoking and near-fire though fortunately contained within the chassis (AFAIK). I’d you don’t have an EV and aren’t sure what you want, a J1772 EVSE is natively compatible with more vehicles.Īnd yes, there were reports of a handful of Grizzl-e’s burning up many months ago. Buy the one you like best - the Tesla - and budget in TeslaTap or Lectron adapter(s) for your J1772 vehicles. If you have a mixed EV fleet, then you’re talking a difference of $100 on $80k+ worth of vehicles. If you have/intend to own anything else, buy the Grizzl-e. If you have/intend to own a Tesla, buy their EVSE. There will be no difference in charging speed, it’s just whether you need adapters. I’d buy whichever one is native to your EV. ![]()
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