Tesla Home Charging

Charging your electric vehicle at home is convenient and cost-effective. By setting up an EV home charger, you can simply plug in where you park and utilize low overnight utility pricing during off-peak hours.

Follow the steps below to successfully install and experience Tesla home charging.

Review Options
Consult an Installer
Order Equipment
Install Charging
Plug In and Charge

Review Home Charging Options

There are a range of equipment options to keep your electric vehicle charged at home. Consider your daily driving habits, where you park every night and what kind of vehicle you own; then, review your options below.

Mobile Connector	Wall Connector	Universal Wall Connector

Portable, convenient charging at any location	Optimal, fast charging with NACS connector	NACS + J1772 - All-in-one solution
$250 ^{Purchase Price} Shop Now	$420 ^{Purchase Price} Shop Now	$550 ^{Purchase Price} Shop Now
$0-$1,500¹ ^{Install Cost (est.)}	$750-$1,500¹ ^{Install Cost (est.)}	$750-$1,500¹ ^{Install Cost (est.)}
Tesla ^{Vehicle Compatibility}	Tesla ^{Vehicle Compatibility}	All EVs ^{Vehicle Compatibility}
NACS ^{Plug Type}	NACS ^{Plug Type}	NACS & J1772 ^{Plug Type}
3-30 mph² ^{Charge Speed}	Up to 44 mph² ^{Charge Speed}	Up to 44 mph² ^{Charge Speed}
20’ ^{Cable Length}	24' ^{Cable Length}	24' ^{Cable Length}
Indoor/Outdoor ^Environment	Indoor/Outdoor ^Environment	Indoor/Outdoor ^Environment
X ^{Tesla App}	✓ ^{Tesla App}	✓ ^{Tesla App}
✓ ^Portable	X ^Portable	X ^Portable

Consult a Certified Installer

Tesla trains Certified Installers who specialize in electric vehicle charging. These installers can help select the best charging option for your home, provide an installation quote and install your product.

To find an installer in your area, enter your address or zip code in the Find a Certified Installer tool. You can expect your installer to include the standard items below in your installation price, as well as additional items for more complex installations.

Standard

Professional installation service and materials
Electrical permit
Inspection
Installation warranty

Additional

Long wire run (distance from electrical panel to installation site)
Additional electrical panel
Trench (underground wires)
Main panel upgrade
Pedestal installation
Hiding cables behind walls

Order Equipment

Once you have reviewed your equipment options and consulted with your installer, you should visit Tesla Shop to order your home charging equipment prior to scheduling your installation and vehicle delivery.

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Some Tesla Certified Installers can provide the Wall Connector as part of the installation. When you schedule your installation, ask if this option is available.

Find an Installer

Install Charging

We recommend scheduling your installation prior to your vehicle delivery; this allows you to start charging immediately once you’ve received your vehicle. Check if you have incentives available to help cover the cost of installation.

Installation can take up to several hours, depending on the configuration of your charging setup. Always test your home charging equipment with your installer to ensure it’s working properly.

Installation Resources

Plug In and Charge

After installation, you can enjoy the full benefits of Tesla home charging.

With a Wall Connector and its Wi-Fi connectivity, you can control and manage charging through the Tesla app, even for other electric vehicles. You also can see charging stats, set access controls and get remote diagnostics in case something goes wrong.

With a Mobile Connector, you will need to use your vehicle touchscreen and Tesla app to manage and control charging.

Frequently Asked Questions

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You do not need to install a Wall Connector for home charging. You can use the Mobile Connector to plug into a standard household outlet for 2-3 mph of charge or, if you have an existing 240 V outlet that your installer approves for charging use, you can get up to 30 mph of charge.

However, the Wall Connector is our recommended home charging solution as it provides the fastest charging speed and additional functionality that is not offered by the Mobile Connector, such as other electric vehicle compatibility, scheduling and charging statistics.

Note: App features such as scheduling and viewing charging statistics will be available starting later this year.
If you have a standard household (120 V) outlet available at your parking spot, you can use a Mobile Connector with the included NEMA 5-15 adapter; however, you will be limited to 2-3 mph of charge, depending on the vehicle.

If you have a 240 V (dryer-type) outlet available where you park, using the Mobile Connector with one of the corresponding adapters can provide up to 30 mph of charge and may be the best solution for you as it avoids the cost of installation.
Both Wall Connector and Mobile Connector offer the same maximum charge rate (32A – up to 30 mph) for Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive and Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive.

The Wall Connector could be installed on a 40A circuit breaker (32A output), or you can install a 240 V outlet with a 50A circuit breaker (32A output) and use the Mobile Connector with the NEMA 14-50 adapter.

Regardless of charging speed, the Wall Connector may be the better option as it provides additional functionality that is not offered by the Mobile Connector, like other electric vehicle compatibility, scheduling and charging statistics.

Note: App features such as scheduling and viewing charging statistics will be available starting later this year.
NACS, or the North American Charging Standard, is Tesla’s charging standard for electric vehicles and the most common charging standard in North America. The Mobile Connector and Wall Connector have NACS plugs and only work with Tesla vehicles.

J1772 is another commonly used plug type by other EV manufacturers in North America. The Universal Wall Connector has both J1772 and NACS plugs, and charges both Tesla vehicles and other electric vehicles.
Increasingly, multi-unit dwellings are required by law to allow EV charging. Additionally, incentives may be available to you or your building property manager to alleviate installation costs. Talk to your property manager about getting chargers installed.

We offer the following templates to help get these conversations started with your building manager or HOA:
- Request your apartment or condo install EV charging
- Request for approval to self-install EV charging in your deeded parking space

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Charge the battery to the appropriate charge limit for your Tesla vehicle based on the installed battery. To adjust the charge limit for your vehicle, open the Charging screen on your touchscreen or in the Tesla app and drag the slider. Different batteries require different charging routines for optimal performance. Your vehicle's touchscreen will display the recommended charge limit for your battery. For other electric vehicles, refer to your vehicle manufacturer's guidance.
The warranty for normal residential use of a Wall Connector covers your Wall Connector for a period of 48 months or for normal commercial use of a Wall Connector covers your Wall Connector for a period of 12 months. Mobile Connector and corresponding charging adapters have a warranty of 12 months. If Mobile Connector is included with purchase of the vehicle, the coverage period is 48 months. The coverage period begins from the date of invoice.

View Charging Product Guides for detailed warranty information for your product. Wall Connector warranty information can be found in the installation guide.

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¹ If you have an existing outlet approved for charging by your installer, no installation is required. Installing a new 240 V outlet can cost $750 - $1,500. Charging speed is up to 3 mph with a standard household outlet, or up to 30 mph with a 240 V outlet.

² Refer to Wall Connector and Mobile Connector charging speed tables for Tesla vehicles. Maximum charge rate for Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive and Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive is 32A. Charging speeds for other electric vehicles will vary.