Thinking about how to charge your Tesla at home? Here are the three main options and who each one suits.
1. Regular household socket
The slowest option, adding only a few km of range per hour. Fine if you drive very little each day, and handy as a backup.
2. Mobile Connector on a dedicated higher-power outlet
A good middle ground for moderate daily driving, and a common choice for renters who can't hardwire anything.
3. Wall Connector (hardwired)
The fastest way to charge at home and the most convenient for most owners with a driveway or garage.
Before you buy
Your turn: what setup do you use at home, and roughly what did installation cost where you live?
1. Regular household socket
The slowest option, adding only a few km of range per hour. Fine if you drive very little each day, and handy as a backup.
2. Mobile Connector on a dedicated higher-power outlet
A good middle ground for moderate daily driving, and a common choice for renters who can't hardwire anything.
3. Wall Connector (hardwired)
The fastest way to charge at home and the most convenient for most owners with a driveway or garage.
Before you buy
- Ask a licensed electrician to check your panel capacity and install a dedicated circuit.
- Check for local rebates or incentives on home chargers and installation.
- Charging speed depends on your local voltage, the circuit and your car's onboard charger, so check your model's specs.
- Set scheduled charging in the car to use cheaper off-peak electricity.
Your turn: what setup do you use at home, and roughly what did installation cost where you live?