Tesla Model Y Charging Methods 

This man has so much dedication. He woke up at 3:15 for a vid.

I’m really enjoying watching and hearing you as you meet and get to know your Model Y. I just wish I had one ordered and on the way. Thanks for sharing your Model Y adventure.

Hi Ron Also as a grandpa with a new toy I enjoyed your video. I've had my Y for three weeks and love playing and riding around with it. I did install the Tesla charger, well worth the cost, installation was fairly easy.

Well done mate, great information!

When I saw the title slide of the video, and after having seen the thumbnail and the name of the channel, I instantly subbed.

I like your simple and informative style, great stuff. You might want to add to your charging the cheap rate options for people, I get 5p unit at night for 4 hours which compares to 15p normal rate. In those 4 hours I can add about 120 miles of range from a type 2 charger - resulting in about 1p/mile to drive which is 10 times less than a good European car that gave me 50-60 miles/UK-gallon. I also use a "green" supplier that only buys zero-carbon electricity on the open market, this has forced the UK market to go heavily into green generation for purely economic reasons.

"Relatives and fish start to stink after 3 days" ... I fricken love you Grandpa Ron!!

6:22 the model Y is still a novelty to see in the wild! I only saw my first one about a month ago.

Good job! Lots of useful info.

That sign at the end is very cool 👍

very precise and solid info. Well done

A Star is Born!

Very helpful info, thanks. Nobody talks about charging and that's the one thing that keeps me from buying a Tesla. I've yet to see someone explain the charging, I dont think they know either lol. Great video btw

Great info. Thanks for posting 👍

Great video. Well made and fun to watch!

I got my model Y yesterday, I enjoyed the video... The 120 volt charging is very slow. Living in Nevada, the battery drain from cooling the cabin during non use is a big deal. I noticed today the car was constantly cooling /running while just parked. This is a learning experience..... Love the car. Having a 240 volt inlet installed on Tuesday...

Short, sweet, & to the point...nice vlog Ron. Don't have a Tesla yet, but this type info is very helpful since we've been toying with the idea of buying one for the Mrs.

Hey Grandpa Ron - you have been doing a fine job of introducing us to the Model Y and what it’s like to actually use a Tesla. Thanks for taking the time to create this valuable content! Don’t forget to include your Tesla Referral Code from time-to-time to get some extra Supercharger miles.

The NEMA 14-50 outlet is the very same outlet found at RV parks everywhere. The supercharger network is pretty extensive now, but if you want to hit some spots of the beaten path, it’s good to have that adapter. RV parks are everywhere - and especially in those out in the boonies spots away from major highways.

Well done!

good job Grandpa, keep those vids coming.. I won't be getting the Y yet. Maybe in a year or two. Still enjoying my Model 3..

Grandpa, you are witty. Good luck with your Tesla.

Great video 👍

I love the super charger transition! Junior Seau!!!

My order date, delivery date, and delivery experience were all very similar to yours. I got my Y AWD Long Range about two weeks ago and I really like the car! I think some Y orders might have been cancelled due to the pandemic and recession, so my delivery was earlier than I expected. I am not tech savvy and have been driving an ICE car for 45 years, so I was a little bit nervous about buying a Tesla. I have not had any problems adapting. The location of the screen and not having the display behind the steering wheel has been perfectly fine. I wish there were a few manual controls, but that is no big deal. There are two panel places on the outside that don’t line up perfectly, specifically where my white side panel meets the black rim near the tires. The Tesla delivery employee noted the problems and I have to schedule the adjustments. They might be able to do them at my house. Honestly, I never would have noticed them if it were not for all the videos and news articles about panel gaps in the past models. Tesla has been working to improve those types of issues. The storage in back is about the same as my Lexus RX 400H, except it is not quite as high near the top of the rear window. It is a crossover that scoops down, not a SUV, so that is to be expected. I did not get the $7,000 full self drive because it is not totally reliable yet although I risk a price increase if I want it in the future. By the time it is perfected, I figured I might be in the market for my next car. The Auto Pilot works great for me. I got the 19 inch wheels because I believe the 20 inch wheels will give you more of a road feel, which I don’t want, and the high performance tires will wear out faster. I know someone who regrets paying extra for the 20 inch wheels. So far, I am very happy with my Y!

Great video! If you are not using the car, it is still recommended to keep it plugged in all the time even if you only have 110V outlet. Plus you can set it so that even though its plugged in it will only pull power during a set time. For example using cheap nighttime electricity! ABC - Always be Charging.

Great info thanks

Cute video, good editing.

I recommend getting a mesh screen for the glass roof can be found on eBay or Amazon for around 60 bucks. Keeps the car much cooler during the hot summer months and easy to remove/store

Ron you do very good videos. You come across as a sensible person. what does the" boss" have to say about the car. I have a model 3 got it at the end of 2018. I love it! You are my new hero on RU-vid lol. good luck sir

I'm still on my original battery (nine years so far) in my Nissan Leaf. For it's whole life I've been charging it with the 240v system in my garage. I never leave the car charged to 100% for more than a few hours. 95% of it's life I've kept it charged between 50-80%. At the battery's degradation rate I figure my battery pack will last me 20 years easily. Even though I can charge it with CHAEDMO hi-volt system, I have never charged it that way. Charging at those levels are stressful for battery's anodes and hasten their cracking.

Just had my first experience using the newest V3 Supercharger - in the time it took to get a breakfast burrito a Wawa my charge went from 38% to 63%. Didn’t have to wait in the gas line or stink like petrol. And it only cost $4.08 for the charge!

Surprisingly refreshing

Got my Y on Friday 6/12. Previously installed gen 3 charger for convenience. Having XPEL PPF on the front bumper, fenders and hood, and driver and passenger windows tinted this week.

Hey you do some good videos though just with simple tech. 6:28 had me laughing, I was like what the hell is that guy doing? Scooping your new Model Y lol.

Great video about the NEMA 14-50. I bought the NEMA 14-50 adaptor from Tesla. I noticed my garage also supports the NEMA 5-20 plug so I bought that adaptor as well. Now I am just waiting for delivery of the Model Y. How much did your electrician charge you to have the NEMA 14-50 outlet installed?

I would love to see you review the driving experience

Retired 75 good health. I got solar in Feb 2009, not expecting electric car to come out. Than wow, TESLA started making cars. Could not afford Model S or X. Signed up for Model 3 Mar 2016, got 2WD, LR, FSD M3 July 2018. Yes, ordered Tri-motor FSD Cybertrk, my number 69,001, that's a perfect number.

I wish my grandpa was this informative. About that old saying, we have a different one: "relatives and dead ones stinks after3days"

Here in Australia, the case for home solar is compelling of itself, but to me, “Grandpa Pete” - also mostly at home during the day - charging at no cost during hours of sunlight is a no-brainer. I don’t pay a cent to charge, except on road trips.

Downside to Wall charger is that is specific to Tesla cars. When you sell your house, a 14-50 that can charge virtually any EV, so it's an advantage. A Tesla wall charger is brand specific, at least today.

1:26 This one time my boss brought fish from an island and kept it in styrofoam for 10 days. The whole office was going nuts because of stink, and we looked to find what it was, but couldn't find it for all those days, then I turn around see some box and opened it, I was about to pass out 😂🤣😆😂🤣😆😂🤣😆 It was funny, now you had to mention it.

Come visit me in Denver! Supposed to get my Model Y by the end of the month (I hope!)

When charging at the super charger try and pick a stall that has no adjacent car (if ever possible)The power is shared on 2 chargers so if no one is sharing the power you will get the full 150KW

Good job. I think most people don't understand they don't drive more than 30 miles a day, which can be replenished overnight with a standard 120V outlet. Also, you can make an extension cord and some pigtails for most clothes dryer outlets for your road trip destination. When you look into window tinting, look up the newer ceramic films. you pay a bit more but much better performance without having to go too dark.

Grandpa Ron Future video suggestion. Please do a video showing your cost per mile for your charging options ( 1st 120 VAC Home 2nd 240 VAC Nema 14-50 Plug 3rd Tesla Public Supercharger Stations ) Show your cost per KW hour from utility company at best charging time. It would be interesting to see how it compares to other transportation options. It would be enlightening to compare to some of the gasoline only small hybrids that get around 50 MPG in real world city suburban driving cycles. I have a friend that sees tank mileage values from 46 to 58 MPG over the course of a year in Dallas TX City suburban driving cycle. High temp in summer demands heavy AC use while fall, winter, spring are more moderate. I would also comment that his driving style is economical and his goal is to achieve higher FE results. If their Hybrid averages 50 MPG over the course of a year and 87 R+M Regular Unleaded Gasoline is $2.50 USD per gallon; then their fuel cost per mile is $0.05 per mile. Would like to see how the Model Y compares. Of course the disclaimers would be this is only energy cost input and that energy cost varies around the country. Additionally the other vehicle cost are not considered. Enjoy the Model Y. Will you no longer want to drive the Sprinter Class C due to the fuel cost per mile. Thanks for the great videos

Love the Jr Seau Meme

Great video Grandpa Ron! I just ordered a Tesla Model Y on Monday June 15th. How many miles were you able to get on a *Full Charge?" I know Tesla recommends only charging to 90%, but if you had charged to 100% what do you think your range would have been? Thank you! :-)

The transitions are a bit too loud, aside from that, great video!

I hope the EU version comes with a 22kw onboard charger

You need to call your utility company and ask if they have an EV rate. If they do they don’t normally start until midnight. I recommend you start charging at 1205 AM and she will be fully charged when you come out in the morning. An ev rate is generally around 3 to 4 cents a kilowatt hour versus 22 cents or higher per kilowatt hour. If you go away on vacation leave the car plugged in and as the electronics use up the battery charge the car will automatically charge the car without overcharging it. A buddy of mine had to work overseas for 6 months and asked me to keep his car charged so once a week I’d stop in to check the car. I had reduced the charge rate to 15 amps and it had no problem maintaining the battery at all. The battery was set at 90 percent. Enjoy

On the charging issue, our electrician wants to charge us $2,500 to install a Tesla Wall Charger to a new designated 240 circuit in the garage. He is not supposed to just extend the dryer circuit which is not too far away. The electrical panels are on the complete opposite side of the house in the basement and he has to follow an I beam to thread it through all the way to the garage. The Tesla Wall Charger is $500, plus we will need to pay someone to do some drywall repair and paint from the holes the electrician is going to make to run the wire. I thought it would be about $1,000 total. Instead it will be about $3,500 if we go ahead with the Wall Charger purchase. ☹️

Lot of yeah

I don't think we had enough "yeah" in the video...MORE COWBELL!!!!

How about testing a 30amp RV/CAMPGROUND charging session... home depot has an adapter plug for that goes on your NEMA 14-50 plug. 👍🏽

I personally believe that it is best to leave overheat protection turned on to keep the interior in good shape. Interior materials could deteriorate overtime faster if constantly affected by high temperatures.

Owners Manual : read the ALL CAPS in the charging section.

Did you say Sentry mode on was 3 miles overnight? Mine when I get it will be parked at work for 2-3 weeks. So will need to keep Sentry mode on.

Tesla must make rechargeable backup power bank that you could take with you into remote regions where you can't have access to charging station/electricity. I'm surprised they didn't have it.

You can also get the Quick 220 its portable.

Are you happy with your roof sunshade ? Does it sag in the middle over that large span?

The manual says its better for your battery to leave it plugged in all the time you aren't using the car. The batteries are Li Ion, not the old chemistry where you should let it run down before charging.

WHAT ABOUT PEOPLE WHO LIVE AT THE TOP OF TOWER BLOCKS, OR TERRACED STREETS WITH ONLY ON STREET PARKING AND YOU CAN'T GET YOUR CAR LESS THAN 100 YARDS FROM YOUR FRONT DOOR?

8:30 you might be pleasantly surprised on how close you get to the EPA rating if you just leave it at 70 mph and cruise, even with AC. A lot of people have shared videos of model s and model 3 running from 100% battery down to about 1%.

Holy shit your are cooky old man ahahaha you funny I’m subscribing 🤣

3a.m? Man your amazing! LOL

Which Heavy duty extension cord you've used if 20 feet is not enough?

I don’t really understand what you mean at the two minute mark when you say it’s more efficient to drive when you charge it with a level two? Over a 110 regular outlet

You will go much farther if you don’t drive much higher than the speed limit. You don’t need to go slow but 70 and under your range will go a long ways.

What model car is in this video? I seen he said 32A was the max charging.

How much does it cost to install 240v Nema connection? Do I have to contact my electricity provider to get it installed?

Thumbs up for getting up at 3:15 am lol..

I wished my grandpa was cool as you. He swears by his Delta 88.

Does Model y give you free super charging? Like on road trips?

"Um... yeah..."

Grandpa Ron's Tesla - the Tesla HVAC is 100% Electric with no Belts or Pulleys, its way more Efficient than a GAS car A/C. so much so that Elon wants to make a 100% Electric HVAC for the Home as well.

How long does it take to charge at a destination charger?

The future is now

I noticed that the color of your seats is gray, is that a new option.

nice from Hindustan.

Waiting for the 3 million miles Tesla that are soon to be released

You ought to count how many times you say the word, "yeah." It may help for future videos. A little critique feedback

I've never seen anybody have to pay Wonder can you get a paper receipt after charging

Just wondering how your home electricity bill has gone up as a result. Also when you use public chargers do you swipe a credit card or is it billed directly to your account? Just wondering electrical cost versus gas costs. Keep up the good work. I test drove a model 3 for the first time the other day then a friend suggested the Model Y. I'm holding out but very eager.

I have a NEMA 14-50 in my garage (new construction and had it installed for my Volt - yes overkill) but I thought the Wall Connector could just plug into a NEMA 14-50 outlet directly.

Teslas should remain plugged in if you are not using them as per user manual. 80% if you are planning on using soon, 50% if it will remain parked for a while.

Always plug in at home, the super charger network will make your road trips much better! Enjoy!

Grandpas don't want to seat around in nursing home no more. They want to be driving around with new toys. At least they aren't burning fossil fuel.

Your charge port will close automatically.

Grandpa Ron's Tesla - you dont need to fear Overcharging your Tesla when using 120v - 240v. its when you use Superchargers that you should limit to 80% when charging , it also gets you back on the Road faster. and when using Tesla Destination chargers, you can also charge to 100% overnight. many are FREE to use.

maybe in design and engineering but as a car thats well put together that is not the case. Panel gaps and silly production line problems are giving this vehicle a bad reputation and poorly put together.

Grandpa so public urban super charger is free?

Or the current version used where drop significant price

Bro your address shows in the video