Tesla Wall Connector vs Mobile Connector | What's the Difference, Which One Should You Buy? 

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You just saved me money. I was about to purchase a WC. I learned from you that I can get the same rate of charge from the MC. Thanks a bunch

I prefer the mobile connector. I don't care about the look or asthetics in the garage. It's also more practical for me. I have two mobile connectors though. One I keep in the car and another I keep at home.

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Great content! Thank you so much you answered all of my questions!

Great video. I was a bit confused as to the two options on the Tesla website. Now I know! Thanks!

Very helpful video! My wife and I are thinking about buying a Tesla and I was curious about home charging. Luckily, we have a family of electricians!

Great info. Thank you. It helped me decide which way to go.

Thank you so much for this video. This was really helpful

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thanks man for ur honest ...i just bought 2 mobile charger ..one i keep in the car for emergency and the second in the garage with nema outlet and a homedepot wall hook to keep the port above ground

I live in a multi dwelling building and we must install a DC contrôler limiting the amps to 48 for any condo 200A and less breaker. As it has overload protection built-in, mobile or wall connector does the job. The mobile connector was included with my 2020 YP but I still decided to install a wall connector and keep my mobile connector for level 1 charging while travelling. Used it a few times since. I have all the plug adapters, including those for 240V kitchen range and welding. I use my level 2 wall connector 99% of the time. It’s like having your own gaz station at home at a fraction of the cost and without the smell of gaz and oil 😊. Your garage will never be the same once you own an EV.😊

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Thank you …your explanation was easy to follow.

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Thanks, great concise video! I planned on the mobile connector. And when I wired my garage, it was only a little more to add several 14-50 outlets so i actually put in 3 (it's a 4 car garage) so th there's flexibility in where I park and the ability to charge multiple cars.

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Thanks for the comparison!

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This video was super helpful for me as I'll be getting my first Tesla soon. Thank you!

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At 3:30 you stated that the mobile charger plugs into a dryer outlet. Technically, it is the standard 50 Amp Range outlet, not a 30 amp dryer outlet.

Hubbell 14-50 - $90 50A GFCI Breaker - $140 to $175 Mobile Charger - $230 Total - $460. It is as expensive as the Wall Connector.

Thanks man!

I charge exclusively with a mobile connector on a 110V. It’s plenty for my commute/driving around time for groceries etc. I’ll use Superchargers on road trips, but at home, even 110V is great.

In a nutshell there are a few cases to get the wall charger. One if you want up to 48 amp charging speed vs 32 amp (note the Model 3 rear wheel drive doesn't go above 32 amps). If you plan to park outside then you'll probably want to have a wall charger, especially if the outlet isn't covered (zap!). The wall charger looks cleaner or nicer than the mobile charger. There is another Tesla mobile charger that charges at 40 amps, but it can only be used on 14-50 outlets and is rarely in stock.

I bought the Tesla wall mount cord keeper for my mobile connector. It looks great and keeps everything up off of the ground. Since I have a Model 3 with LFP batteries they can't charge faster than 32 amps anyway so the 44 amps from the wall charger is of no advantage to me. Great video with good information.

Small detail missed about the charging speed. The 14-50 actually DOESNT charge at 40 amps with the regular mobile connector. It’s 32a max, so it’s a 40a circuit equivalent for the wall connector. The wall connector goes up to 48a with a 60a circuit. For whatever reason, NEMA didn’t make a 40 amp plug, but the electric code in most places allows you to use the 14-50 and 6-50 connectors on 40a circuits IF you have the outlet labeled as 40A MAX. Now there’s also a second Tesla “mobile” connector with a hard wired 14-50 that does handle 40A so it would be matched with the wall connector in that instance. Really though, 32A is plenty for many people. I’m only use a 24A charger

I use both in my garage because we have two Teslas. The wall connector is faster but not by much. If you are charging overnight both cars will be charged by morning. My wife gets about 50 miles of range per hour of charging on the wall charger and I get 30 using my mobile connector from a NEMA 14-50. I did have to buy a RV quality extension cord so I don’t have to back in.

The mobile connector can only charge up to max speed of 32 amp while the wall connector can charge up to max speed of 48 amp.

Thanks! I will buy both

Good info.

Both connectors came with my M3 in 2020. I sold the wall connector and bought a smart Zappi connector so that I could charge from my solar panels excess power. The mobile connector lives in my car for charging away from home.

Nice simple video. Super helpful info! When you have the charger plugged in all the time, is it constantly charging the car? Or are you able to control when the when the charge goes on and off? Thanks

Greetings from California. Thank you for the great video. Now I have to decide on Model Y or BMW I4 M50.

Thank you buddy

Nice comparison...i personally prefer the mobile charger..i can charge it at home and on the road if i need to.. i just wind the cord back up neatly after charging..

I have both chargers, the wall connector mounted outside where I park, and the other one which carry in the rear compartment in front of the under trunk. I had the electrician install a 60 amp circuit, allowing the wall connector to charge at its maximum rate of 48 amps. I also bought the 50 amp plug for use at my son’s house when I visit there. I’m now on my third wall connector after having the first two replaced under warranty.

Myks, I did the same thing you did to my model 3, matter fact i watched your other video on how you installed it and i did something similar to what you did, thanks. However, i used a 60 amp breaker which I can pull about 48 amps to charge my Tesla and that's about 44 miles/hours....

Also, my local power company in California, has an incentive that pays for the price of install for your charger. Make sure you check on that, as well.

Good video. The mobile's been working great for me.... but I just found out my electric company reimburses $350 if I have a wall charger so I just ordered one.. no brainer.

If both are on a 50A circuit, the wall connector is going to allow for more power. The mobile connector is limited to 32A of continuous power whereas the wall connector would allow for the full continuous 40A allowed by a 50A circuit.

In my jurisdiction, building code requires that a cut-off switch be located near and within view of the Wall Connector (or any hard wired electrical equipment such as an air conditioner). An advantage of NEMA 14-50R is not having that cut-off switch.

I get 41 miles per hour on my wall charger. I have both wall and mobile. The wall connector has more software features though.

Great video! Though I don't understand why your electrician didn't just run some conduit outside the wall and put your NEMA 14-50 where you really wanted. Also, Spigen and many other manufacturers make Tesla Mobile Connector wall mounts for a much cleaner look.

I actually got the mobile and the 10-30 adapter because I have access to that. I will likely be moving in 9-10 months so I'm not springing for a full 50a 230v outlet. I'll make do with the 10-30 32A 240v for now. Where I move to though will have a full power 14-50 type outlet.

Biggest advantage of the Wall Connector is one less conductor. 4 gauge wire is 2.20 per foot.

The savings is not really that much. You do not want to use the same outlet from a box store that you would for a dryer. The continuous EV loads are causing overheating and melting of the cheaper outlets. Only install commercial grade outlets and they start at about $70 each. The code has changed and most areas have adopted the change which means a gfci breaker for another $100 and the extra unused neutral wire. Hardwired, done right, is about the same cost as plug in.

lol, "i don't like how the cord looks across the ground", says the guy with no kids and a pristine garage. Seriously, great video, it answered my questions.

Thanks for the video.

The mobile connector tops out at 32amp regardless of the outlet being 50amp. You can get a smidge more power through the wall connector (~40amp on a 50amp breaker, or 48amp on a 60 amp breaker).

I totally agree, you need to have. home charging option or you will hate your EV. When I had my solar panels installed I elected to include a wall charger...its price was included in the rebates by my state and power company, so its net cost to me was $250, installed. I then went out and bought my first Tesla (M3). The combination worked great. Then we bought our second Tesla (a MY). For this one I had a NEMA 14-50 240V outlet and used it with the mobile connector. It is every bit as functional as the wall charger and more useful in that you can take the charger with you and/or use the outlet for other things. If I were to move, I wouldn't install a wall charger in my new house.

My tesla comes in this week. I bought a multi box that my tesla/dryer share. It cuts power to car when dryer is in use

big thing you are missing: Wall mounted takes 2 wire+ground vs 3+ground for the mobile 14-60 plug, so might be a lot cheaper and easier to push into conduit. Also 48A vs 32A so no they are not the same speed (depending on breaker/wire you have).

FYI our mobile charger is outside and does get rained on but I have it into a weatherproof plug with no issues

For the Wall Connector did you have to wire it to your House Control Panel or using the regular 120v wall outlet? or you have to have double Nima connector? Pls, explain.

Mobile connector is perfectly fine for me. I get 25 miles/hr at home which is plenty for overnight charging. Also its mobile and can take with me ok road trips. Don't forget the wall connector comes with another fee of an electrician to install, another 200-300 easy.

The nema 14-50 is not for a dryer it’s for a range it’s a 50 amp receptacle a dryer is a 30 amp receptacle

In my opinion, everyone here should consult a licensed electrian to make sure you are doing it right. I my state, it is legal to do your own electrical work. You need to get a permit and you can't energize the circuit until your work is checked and approved by the building inspector. I say this because you mention 6-2. that tells me you ran Romex. Lucky you that you chose a 50 amp breaker. (that's the max allowed by most codes for 6-2 Romex). This is because for continuos load ev charging, the #6 Romex feeders amperage needs to be derated. In most juristrictions, you can run #6 on a 60 amp breaker if it's #6 THHN inside a conduit. (but you need to check your local codes and consult a licensed electrcian in your area.). If you do it wrong you could end-up burning your house down. If afterwards an insurance adjuster discovers the electrical work that caused the fire was done illegally, the insurance company can refuse to pay your claim.

This video is so helpful. The Tesla website doesn't really tell the difference clearly.

I live in townhouse with out driveway. The wall connecter cable is shorter. What type of Ev charger do you recommend? Thanks

I have a carport with a NEMA 14-50 outlet. Do the mobile connectors function correctly when they are outdoors?

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Does the mobile connector allow u to split charging like the wall connector that u mentioned?

I have a garage but normally park outside. Can I use an extension cord or is there a longer mobile charger available?

What is the charge on the 3 prong for the mobile charger? I am assuming it’s less than it being plugged into the laundry type of plug.

Ling run I'll get Wall Charger the Nima is cheap but I t break because it's not meant for plug and unplug. I mean I not commercial graded.

Your audio is messed up. Only playing on one side of speaker/headphone.

So I had an electrician install a 50 amp outlet a while back for me. I use it to plug in my 5th wheel trailer. What's the best thing for me to do if I get a Tesla. Just plug in the mobile connector and that's just as good as the wall connector? Seems to be what your vid suggests. Or is there some better way to set up my home charging? Thanks in advance.

What would you recommend to someone living in an apartment? I have a regular wall plug. Is that sufficient? I can’t get the nema plug installed.

seems like the charging cable is better because its more versitile

Does the Nema 1450 and trickle charge plug of the mobile connector charge in same speed? Or is the 1450 faster?

You can also install the NEMA 14-50 outside, you just need to install it with an outdoor box and cover……

Your comment about the charging speed is as far as I know not correct. The travel charger is limited to 32Amps, (lighter cable, smaller electronics) while the wall charger can go up to 50 amps if you have 60 Amp breaker in your panel. I think you need breaker 125% of the continuous charge current. Also, the wall charger has a considerably longer cable. Hope this helps.

Is it safe to leave the mobile connector plugged in all the time? Any disadvantages?

Hi I have 60 amp 240 connection at my home but I don’t have wall charger I just have regular mobile charger with 240 adapter You think I can charge with mobile charger 60 amp? Is it will be safe? Thank you!

How long does it take to charge with the regular outlet? How many miles per hour?

Good

Why were you able to install the wall connector there if the electrician wouldnt install the outlet that far down?

Nice video, but you failed to cover the speed difference between the wall connector and the 120V wall outlet. The charge time difference is huge! You mentioned you always change to 80%, but that's not true if you have an LFP battery.

picking my 2024 MYP up today doesn’t matter fact and Tesla told me the wall charger charges at the rate of 44 mph and the mobile charger charges the rate of 33 mph. Have things changed since you bought your car?also if you’re on the road, why would you let your battery get down to close to zero you should be going to a supercharger station when you’re at 100 miles left.

Lol I'm watching this with my left bud in and I just realized

I have 2 mobile connectors. 1 permanently connected to my garage wall outlet. The other one in my m3.

Good for you. Its only $400.. They quoted me $850

How much would it charge on a normal plug? Like how long would it take to go from 0-80?

Can I use the mobile connector solely? I live in a rented apartment and don’t want to invest extra money on a wall connector and installation. I charge no higher than 10 A, it’s enough for me because my trips are mostly short.

I was expecting you tell us the difference in charging the car with the mobile connector using a regular plug versus the Nema 1450.

Nice explantion, however the mobile connector is not wifi and cannot be set to stop the charging at 80% as an over night option.

what do each do for your power bill??

Does the wall connector charge other EVs? Also, does the mobile connector have the smart/wifi functionality?

Clean “non-conduit” install directly to the left of two conduit line installs. 😅

Here's a stupid question. I just bought a used Tesla 3 and it came with a mobile connector. The mobile connector has a plain jane three prong plugin. If I upgrade to a nema 1450 plug, Is there a benefit? What I think I'm hearing in the video is that there is an added benefit to spending that cash on another electrician....