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Tesla-charger-requirements.md

Thank you for considering the installation of an electric charge point for my vehicule.

Here are the requirements to install a Tesla High Power Wall Connector (HPWC):

  • A 240V circuit is required with a minimum rating of 20A. Ideally 30A, 40A or 50A, to allow faster charging.

  • A wire will need to be installed running from the nearest electrical panel to a wall near the parking spot. The following diagram shows the locations where the charger can be installed in relation to the car/parking spot: InstallLocationDiagram

  • Optionally, a power receptacle (like NEMA 10-30 or NEMA 14-50) can be installed to allow other eventual cars or chargers to be easily plugged in. In this case, I would simply connect my charger to this port, rather than run the wire directly to my charger.

  • If the wire cannot be easily routed to the unit's electrical panel, it can be installed in the garage's own panel and power usage can be monitored with a power meter like this: http://www.ekmmetering.com/basic-kwh-meter-100a-120-240-volt-3-wire-60hz-ekm-25ids.html

  • Please note that my car averages around 30$ per month in electricity costs (for 20,000 KM per year)

  • I supply my own charger. It's very easy to install (less than 20 mins). It looks like this: Car_Charger Charger

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