Will you be installing a Level 2 charger?

[Doctors Do Little]

Well, that NEMA 14-50 won't help me much, can't run that on a 30 amp circuit.

The charger won’t regulate/adapt? I’m misunderstanding the electrical.

 

[Whitesands]

Well, that NEMA 14-50 won't help me much, can't run that on a 30 amp circuit.

They also said they sell adapters for other plugs.

 

[KevinRS]

If the charger they ship has the ability to set the current limit, it could work. The one I was looking at, the hardwire version has dip switches to set max current, which can only be 80% of the rated limit of the connection, because it is continuous.
I also have the issue that that 30 amp outlet isn't conveniently located. Probably need to remove the outlet, and hardwire about 25 feet, probably through conduit, to where I'd need the charger at. Technically a job that should require an electrician and a permit, don't know if I could get away with DIY.

 

[Doctors Do Little]

If the charger they ship has the ability to set the current limit, it could work. The one I was looking at, the hardwire version has dip switches to set max current, which can only be 80% of the rated limit of the connection, because it is continuous.
I also have the issue that that 30 amp outlet isn't conveniently located. Probably need to remove the outlet, and hardwire about 25 feet, probably through conduit, to where I'd need the charger at. Technically a job that should require an electrician and a permit, don't know if I could get away with DIY.

True x 3. I could have DIY mine but on one house got an electrician and on another did electrician plus permits. Happy to know they are both properly done (conduits are easy - you can paint them to blend or bury them).

 

[RetiredOnPaper]

I may have posted something like this earlier; When I first got my Model 3, I lived for a year just using 120VAC 15A = charging speed of 5 miles/hr OK for everyday driving. I settled on a 240VAC 15A plug (The lowest level 2 you can get) Charging rate is 11 miles/hr (over night charging of 10 hours=110 miles added) more then my usual 60 to 100 mile daily driving. I never felt the need for anything more then that for the last 6 years. A good electrician should be able to wire that in easy and fast. No expensive heavy duty lines to install. Not mush harder then putting in a standard 120VAC plug. Ask yourself why you would want to charge at full level 2? (240VAC 32A) That's 30 mile/hr charge.

 

[Doctors Do Little]

I may have posted something like this earlier; When I first got my Model 3, I lived for a year just using 120VAC 15A = charging speed of 5 miles/hr OK for everyday driving. I settled on a 240VAC 15A plug (The lowest level 2 you can get) Charging rate is 11 miles/hr (over night charging of 10 hours=110 miles added) more then my usual 60 to 100 mile daily driving. I never felt the need for anything more then that for the last 6 years. A good electrician should be able to wire that in easy and fast. No expensive heavy duty lines to install. Not mush harder then putting in a standard 120VAC plug. Ask yourself why you would want to charge at full level 2? (240VAC 32A) That's 30 mile/hr charge.

It's only really helpful for BIG batteries (like my Lightning ER). Otherwise, slower is great for commuting.

 

[AZFox]

settled on a 240VAC 15A plug (The lowest level 2 you can get) Charging rate is 11 miles/hr (over night charging of 10 hours=110 miles added) more then my usual 60 to 100 mile daily driving.

That's useful to know! Thanks.

 

[sodamo]

Keep it up guys, non EV guy here still trying to learn. My goal is to avoid over night charging as I’m completely off grid and prefer not to put the added stress on my house batteries. I have an off grid friend currently charging around 22amps. Hoping the Slate allows that. Probably 95% of my trips will be about 50 miles and not everyday. Likely be occasional trips of less than 10 miles and even less opportunity of that 50 mile trip 2x/day. Usually if some has to be dropped off in morning and picked up later same day so very likely a few hours to charge in between.