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Originally Posted by biker1
Did the installer put in a 40, 50, or 60 amp breaker? Did you put in a Tesla wall charger or a NEMA 14-50 outlet and use the Mobile charger? Any thoughts on whichever way you went? Thanks.
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Those were all options. I went with the NEMA 14-50 outlet and a 50 amp breaker with 1" conduit vs standard 3/4".
Why? The charging kit that comes with a Tesla includes both a regular 110v standard plug and a NEMA 14-50 plug like you would have on an electric dryer. This installation was done UpNorth, where the conduit had to be run from the electrical panel in the basement on the other side of the house. In the event we ever had 2 EVs, the larger conduit would accommodate an additional circuit which the 3/4" would not. The additional expense of 1" was not much. Same with the larger breaker.
I didn't feel like spending $500 for the Tesla wall charger as it didn't really do much more than the 14-50 except look prettier.
When I'm in FL, I use a standard 110v outlet to charge overnight and I only have to do it maybe once a week. I just don't use much juice going to different rec centers and the grocery store.