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Hi Tom, the main functionality that I think is missing from the Tesla charger is the ability to monitor power export and adjust charging to take advantage of solar generation. This is the reason I bought a Zappi charger which works really well.
@@danwaterski The Zappi has been great. Allows me to charge from the solar panels if there is enough spare or fast (11 kW 3-phase or 7 kW single phase) if I need to charge quickly.
Thanks Tom, useful review. For the future I would like to see the Gen 3 include as standard the solar aware smart functionally available in the open source TWCManager (which works with Gen 2) and for the Gen 3 to include a documented local API to allow control and monitoring for 3rd party integration.
I would like to be able to set Schedule charging and Schedule departure together. 11PM to start charging to utilize off peak rates, 8AM in the morning for the school run so the battery is pre-heated to utilize regen braking. Right now in winter during the entire school run, I don't have regen braking and I can't do both Schedule charging and Schedule departure together and have to pick one, so have picked schedule charging to utilize off peak rates specially as I don't generate enough solar to charge the car.
Try an app called "Optiwatt" It allows you to set charging schedules and departure time different for every day + off peak charging so you get the cheapest charging rates with your electricity provider :)
I’d love the Tesla charger to talk with my Tesla Powerwall gateway enabling me to charge from solar only, or drain the battery to my preferred % , or charge from the grid switching on and off at times I set on the Tesla app
@@LudicrousFeed I 100% Agree. I love the look of the Tesla gen 3 charger and would love to keep everything Tesla branded. However the zappi gen 2’s solar aware charging would be perfect for me. Sending excess solar to my car rather than the grid! I’ll be looking to install a charge point half way through next year. Hopefully Tesla has added this functionality by then.
I have a upcoming Tesla Y and BMW IX orders. Can I pair the Gen 3 wall charger to the free ChargeHQ app to charge only from my solar panels during the day?
Hi Tom, I’ve just ordered the BYD Seal Premium and am looking at getting the Tesla charger for home. I’ve read so many pros and cons to using Tesla for non-Tesla cars my head is spinning… have u had any good/bad experiences using on non-Tesla car (noting you have the Ocular as well). Thanks in advance
I’ve used the Tesla Gen 3 charger with my Seal with no issues as well as the Ocular charger. If you just need a no-nonsense AC charger with a simple scheduler then the Tesla Gen 3 will suffice. If you need a more complex scheduler for different days of the week then you’ll need something like the Ocular range - it will also allow you to export your usage for tax/accounting purposes
Thanks Tom. Was also looking at Zappi but with the possibility of adding a powerwall to our solar within the next 12months, I’m leaning more toward the Tesla - so long as I’m able to schedule the charge - and it works with BYD - then I’m happy. Thanks again, love your channel 👍
Most mobile connectors - Tesla branded or otherwise will natively support 10/15A. There are special tails that you can purchase that can support up to 5-pin/32A sockets via the Tesla Mobile Connector. You don’t necessarily need a battery to install an AC wall connector. I have 3-phase at my place but you can also use single phase
Nice video, I am also considering to have a wall connector. May I know how much it costs for the installation? is the installation fee already included in the price of wall connector?
Installation is not included with the product price. You’ll have to get a quote from your electrician. The installation costs are directly related to the amount of cabling required to hook your charger to the meter
What happens if you’re trying to set it up in an area that doesn’t have cell service? I can’t connect to the charger as my Wi-Fi source because then I’m not able to go on the browser
Hey mate - if i have solar panels, will this use that power or only draw power directly from the grid to charge my BYD seal? I understand it wont use the excess solar power.
Assuming you have enough supply to allow the Seal to charge at its full 6.5kW … it will draw whatever load is available from your solar production and top up the balance from the grid
How did the electrician configure your distribution board for the single-phase Powerwall 2, solar panel system, 3-phase Gen 3 charger, and domestic loads?
The PW/Tesla gateway is single phase. Our solar is slightly more complicated - 1x single phase string inverter on Phase 1; Enphase micro inverters on Phase 2. They are all net metered and can be monitored via either the Tesla and/or Enphase apps. Domestic loads are balanced between the three phases with important areas eg kitchen on the same phase as PW/Gateway. The Tesla Gen 3 Wall Connector is a 3-phase device and acts as any other 3-phase appliance would in the house eg central AC - it all seems to work well for us 💪
@@williamlee4901 I ditched the controlled-load tariff. My heat pump hot water system timer is to most of the day save for the expensive peak tariff so it works out cheaper overall for us
Hi Tom, do you still recommend this as the best charger for Tesla. Looking at getting a Model Y, I believe I have 3 phase power and looking at options. Cheers
It’s still the best value imo. For an alternative where you need the ability to export your charging data as a spreadsheet, then I recommend this: BLUETOOTH CONTROLLED ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGER | Ocular LTE Plus Review th-cam.com/video/MOTuw0AixAU/w-d-xo.html
Hi Tom, great video. Are there any new software updates since you made this video? Looking to get this for my ATTO 3 but really want schedule charging feature.
Hi Tom, I find your videos very helpful and very informative. Keep it coming. I just ordered my 2021 Model 3 SR+ and with your videos, I will be kept well informed of the "How To's" of Tesla.
If you're driving a Tesla, from in-car or app, the minimum is 5A ... BUT ... I highly recommend using the ChargeHQ app and this will give you finer control over surplus solar tracking to charge your EV
Thanks for the review Tom. Because of the ease of use of the unlocked Tesla charger at my shopping centre, I ordered this same charger for my Polestar 2. It arrived today and I am just waiting on my Tesla owning sparkie to connect it up to three phase. Thanks for also covering the software setting that allows it to charge any car. Cheers.
Great video Tom I gave taken delivery of a model 3 LR and have installed Gen 3 charger The charger is working well however not showing input from the grid on the Tesla power wall app Any ideas?
Thanks Rob Is the circuit to the charger unclamped from the gateway so that it’s not recognising it? Might need to check with your installer if it persists 🤔
@@LudicrousFeed Hi Tom I know that the gen 3 charger doesn’t show up on the app But should show flow on the power wall app , can you see the flow on your power wall app?
Hey Tom, nice video (as per usual). Just a couple of observations. When you did the setup using the QR code, that is an apple native thing (worked because you were using an iPhone). same QR magic doesn't happen natively with Android phones. One pain I would mention is that once you have the wall connector attached to you home wifi network, you can't access the wall connector from your home wifi network. When you attempt to access it from your home wifi network you get the following notification "To edit the system's configuration, connect to the Wall Connector's access point". It's irritating to have to manually switch between your home wifi and the wall connector's wifi.
Great review Tom. Glad to see the option is there for allowing non-Tesla vehicles to use it. Comments when the product was first launched suggested that this wouldn't be possible, but it certainly makes sense for someone with a multi-EV, mixed model household. I like that it has a blue light to match the status of the light on the car too :)
Thank you, great video. Is there a way to turn off the gen 3 charger? The green light on the top of the charger stays on 24/7. Is that suppose to stay on? I have it hardwired to my electrical panel. Thank you in advance.
Hey Tom, it confuses me when people wish the Tesla Gen 3 was solar aware, to take advantage of solar generation. My question is, if solar panels are providing power to the house anyway, isn't the Tesla charger simply drawing from that solar power source that the house is using? How can it be more "aware" than just using whatever power is available?
I think people are hoping that the Tesla ecosystem will be more like other systems like the well known “Zappi” whereby excess solar production can be used to charge an EV. However a software solution currently exists called ChargeHQ: SMART ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING APP Solar & Off Peak Power | Charge HQ th-cam.com/users/live8EqdEamGqOY?feature=share
Thanks for saying Tesla , lots of folks are saying Tezla I dont know where they found that Z from , I don’t t want to comment and possibly hurt their feelings but Tesla sound better than Tezla., by the way very nice review .
Thank you Tom for the video. I just set up the wall connector gen 3 according to instructions you outlined in the video. I know in the video you indicated wall connector wasn't available in Tesla app, however, upon reseaching in other forums, I saw people talking about the availability of adding the wall connector to the Tesla app, and it seems it's only restricted to certain countries, and there might be some issues with Mesh wifi connection (not sure why it would impact whether wall connector option shows up in the app). Any insights to date? Much appreciated.
Thanks for doing this video Tom and great to hear that the charger can charge differently types of non-Tesla EVs. Can they all use the same charging adaptor it would other brands need a different type of adaptor ? Newbie here who has a Model Y RWD arriving in July.
Pleasure. Currently (May 2023), over 90% of EVs in Australia can use the Type 2/Mennekes plug which is what is equipped with the Tesla Gen 3 wall connector. For a full understanding of the state of play of EV charging in Australia, check out my video: Tesla and Electric Vehicle Charging Guide Australia 2023 April Update th-cam.com/video/Z4fLrIIQm5U/w-d-xo.html
Just some info, YOU CANNOT replace this unit yourself, it has to be done by a certified electrician, if you have a fire and you installed a replacement and wasnt certified, your insurance will be null and void.
Great video Tom, i have the same charger and i failed to notice that insert that had the QR code on it, so i tossed the box, does this mean i can never connect to the WIFI on the unit? Sigh...
Thanks! All is not lost! Apparently there is a unique SSID WIFI name and WPA2 password printed on a label at the rear of the unit. There are 4 screws as I mentioned in my video that you can remove yourself without an electrician and then you should be able to access the rear of the unit. Good luck and please report back! ** please turn off the circuit breaker to the charger first before attempting this **
Hi Tom, thanks for the review. Great presentation. Just a question, after the wifi setup is completed on my gen 3 the green light keeps blinking, is this normal ?
Hey Tom, just a note to say thanks for this video - I have just installed my Gen 3 and had my first new Tesla (Model 3 RWD) delivered today. You vid was perfect for setup and update advice (including firmware). Yes I now live in an apartment complex and therefore have mine set to not just Tesla only, but now you can set specific VIN# 's, so no one else can steal your power. I wouldn't have done this if other Tesla owners in my complex (with Gen 2 chargers) had not told me about people stealing power from their charges...sad isn't it. So I advise all Tesla owners to get the Gen 3 if you can afforded it to control this function - especially in apartments / shared basements. Keep these great vid's coming mate!
Cybertruck t-shirt - I picked that one up mate! You have one on order? Good video btw - u reckon worth the upgrade from the tesla wall connector from my 2019 M3?
Top tip on getting those nasty stickers off is to apply a hair dryer to them and warm up the glue behind the stickers and they will come off super easy without damaging the box.
Hi Tom I would like to see v to g to support our house as I’m living in rural NSW and I dislike going to work without a shower because we have a power break
Great video Tom! Been waiting for this one, thanks for sharing! Definitely some great features but looking forward to more as you highlighted! I’d love to see it behave like a Zappi!
Hey Tom, do you know if tesla powerwall are able to handle South Australia's new time of usage energy plans? Ie two peak times one off peak and one shoulder time? Thanks in advance. Phil
Hi Phil great question - I have looked into 2 peak times for another viewer and unfortunately for now (Jul 2021), the Tesla app only supports one peak period for the PowerWall 2
Tom, Thanks for the video. I am just about to take delivery of an Atto 3. I realise that this Gen 3 evse will charge the BYD fine but I need to monitor my usage to claim "fuel" on my novated lease. As I do not have a Tesla will the app or the backend show me the stats as to when it was charged, how much was used etc so I can claim it? Also has the software been updated since the video to allow scheduled charging? Cheers
The backend software remains largely the same (2023) However if you’re looking for a solution which produces charging data, then this may be for you: BLUETOOTH CONTROLLED ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGER | Ocular LTE Plus Review th-cam.com/video/MOTuw0AixAU/w-d-xo.html
Hi Tom I had my Gen 3 Wall Connector turned off after it was commissioned 5 months before I was due to get my Tesla. Now I’ve turned it back on, the green light is pulsing just like yours. Shouldn’t it be a solid green light?
When you switch it back on after it’s been switched off for a long time, it pulses green because it’s broadcasting its own wifi so that you can configure it from your device
@@LudicrousFeed thanks. I left it for an hour and checked again, and now it’s solid. Now just waiting for my Model 3 to be delivered, should be within the next two weeks 😁🤩😍. I like watching your video’s keep up the good work. 🥰
It stops charging once the car reaches its prescribed limit The charger remains on ‘standby’ (which is what I do) or if you want to be extra safe you can turn the isolation switch off
Hi Tom..we got our M3 on Thursday and love it..I commissioned the Wall Connector today and all went well..my question to you if you know obviously..do I leave the On/Off switch to ON when iam not charging or switch it off ??
Hi Tom. Thanks a lot for your info. This morning I installed the GEN3 without any problems . I have bad wifi signal strenght at the parking place of the car. So I thought to be clever connecting the car to the wifi of the GEN3 wallbox. Unfortunately, this does not seem to work. The wireless access does not include a transmitted wifi signal. Would be nice to have it working as a repeater. Would be great for a future update, if possible.
Hi Tom definitely weird that the charger is not on the app. It should have all the info you went through plus designated charging times any support information any software updates
Thanks Tom for good information. I installed gen3 wall connector yesterday in QlLD and maximum charging speed is 8kw. However electrician who installed connector told me that set charging speed below 5kw otherwise I might need to pay extra electricity bill. Is bill different depend on setting up charging speed?
Nice work! Charging speed doesn’t affect price you pay per se as most providers charge per kWh. However the exception is if your charging session overlaps different tariffs if you are on a time of use plan Hope that makes sense
Thank you for your video. I have watched your BYD Atto 3 video as well. Just a quick question regarding home charging. I have checked few options for home charging and including EVSE. I have three phase and looking to install home charger future proof. EVSE device cost around $1300 and Tesla Gen 3 only $780. I am very confuse bcoz price are almost double for other chargers except Tesla. Do you think Tesla charger works well with Atto 3? Thanks
The Tesla Gen 3 charger has a universal setting and I’ve managed to get it working with some cars (Ioniq 5) both not others (MG ZS EV Gen 1). I will test with the Atto3 later in 2022 if/when I get a chance to test drive it
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Just had mine installed in the Uk. I didn’t know you can set it to charge other non Tesla EVs. Will try and do it. Thanks for the great video and tip. Hope it can link to the Tesla app soon.
HI.Thank you for the informative video. It is missing one bit of information that I need! What happens when it says "unable to join". I can use the charger. The APP acknowledges the charging activity. But, I cannot join the network. I have followed 4 videos, and asked around. No solutions. Any advice?
That has happened to me … I’ve done the old on/off trick - turn off the charger at either the isolation switch or circuit board, then restart it. Seems to work for me
@@LudicrousFeed Got it. I did that and it worked. But then 30 minutes later I was disconnected again. This will be an annoying hack that Tesla ought to fix! It should just work I figure without all the manipulation. I appreciate your advice though, as it obviously did the trick!
@@henryng2788 Most new EVs in Australia are Type 2 Mennekes so they should physically be able to connect. However I would make sure that the specific non-Tesla car can actually charge from the Tesla Gen 3 connector before purchasing as it does vary from car to car. I will do my best to try to test more cars on my charger
Hi, thanks for sharing this video. Maybe i've already read some comments below about that, but i'm still in a doubt. Is it possible, with the Gen 3, to use any kind of dynamic load balance, or integration with solar systems to use production excess for example?
Dynamic load balancing yes: apparently Integration with solar: you can use apps like ChargeHQ to use excess solar if you have the right inverter Tesla reportedly will have in-house charging with excess solar functionality in an upcoming software update
@@LudicrousFeed how is it possible to manage the dynamic balancing load? I have a 3 phase installation and with some equipment at the same time the breaker goes down. I have always to be careful and verify the meter, and sometimes adjust the amperage in the app. But I would like that the wall connector do that for me automatically. I know there are some wall chargers with DBL, but don't know this function in Tesla charger.
Tom, I had problems with my Gen2 charger, switching power off and on didn’t help as it; usually did, but pushing the reset button for a few seconds did. In my research I noticed the firmware update mentioned, question: do you have to do this manually or does the normal Tesla updates for the car take care of that?
I believe the Gen 3 is technically waterproof and can be installed outside however logic dictates that best practice would be to install it under cover if possible. There are certainly many examples of Gen 2 chargers installed outdoors on PlugShare 👍
Another great vid Tom. Just want to know how long was the delivery wait? Having ordered SR+ for a September delivery(for the NSW rebates), I wonder if I should order it now so I can have it installed as soon as I get the car.
When you move to your mansion in Dover Heights / Double Bay in near future, are you able to personally uninstall that wall charger plastic outer shell and take it with you, or must an electrician be called to uninstall it? *In a real situation I am guessing you would leave it for the next house owner, but was wanting to know incase someone renting installs one and dont want to leave it as they move out of the rental
Wow when am I moving to Dover Heights again? 😆 Yeah I suppose technically one could take it with them but I’d probably double check with the guys from LME Electrical first
@@LudicrousFeed get a feeling that an electrician has to remove it for safety reasons (if a person wanted to take it with them) as they would have to seal the power output properly for next residents safety etc
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Hi Tom, loving the videos… how long does the gen 3 wall charger take to fully charge your vehicle? and have you upgraded to 3 phase now how much quicker is this if you have or know anyone that uses the gen 3 wall charger with 3 phase power
Yes mine is connected to 3-phase which allows 11kW for Model 3 (max allowable). A full 0-100% charge depends on how big your battery is. 60kWh = 60 divided by 11 = approx 6hrs. 80kWh = approx 8 hrs. I rarely need that much time because I top up each night
@@LudicrousFeed do you recall how many kws charge you were getting on the single phase power with the gen 3 charger. We are waiting for delivery of the new model y and purchased the gen 3 wall charger and was told it would get a full charge in approximately 5 hours but the more I look into I think that’s only achievable with 3 phase power Thanks again for the info
Thanks Tom, very informative as always and very timely too as I am doing some research to get a wall charger installed in anticipation of my Model3 delivery in September (ordered using your referral code off course!). I like the Tesla Gen3 charger because.. well, it’s Tesla and attractive price point, but at this stage hard to pass Zappi2 given it is a smart(er) charger that can be configured to charge on excess solar generation (I have 10.22KW solar). But Zappi’s price nearly double of Tesla’s… decision… decision….
Thanks Dennis! Yes tough choice re: Zappi vs Tesla Gen 3. Hopefully by September, there will be a few more features available for the Tesla charger. Congrats again and thanks for using my referral code 🙏🙂
@@LudicrousFeed I realise the v3 just came out here, but hasn't it been available in the US for around 18 months? If that is the case is it likely we'll see any major updates in terms of functionality, particularly in the short term?
@@LudicrousFeed ok I’m going to wait for you to do this before I install one! Otherwise it’s Zappi or something like that for me unfortunately. Would prefer the Tesla one as it looks clean and matches my Model 3
In a few weeks time when both chargers are installed on the wall, could you do a video showing how long it takes to charge from 5% to 95% at home for the Model 3? Maybe if you could also another time charge both cars at the same time (both going from 5% to 95%) so see how long it takes and whether it effects the rest of your house? Many may want to know both these scenarios as a lot probably want to charge at home as they drive around for the week for work and other activities
@@LudicrousFeed cause I think a lot of people want to charge at home as they do something at home, or in the night, than drive somewhere just to charge charge at a fast charger in a carpark or a shopping centre, so it they see time taken they might spend that extra money on the unit and the electrcian
@@LudicrousFeed yeah for sure, many people who have got an EV but are living in apartments or a rental where they cant install a home wall charger keep mentioning that they would really like to have a 22 kw charger cable next to where they park their car so that they can save a lot of time
Tom quck question. I'm seeing alot of home chargers showing a model 3 charging at 48A. the site is showing 32amp max home charging. Im getting the Gen 3 installed in the coming days for the 2022 M3P coming hopefully mid feb. is the charging rate lower on the SR+ only or has tesla dropped the rate for all model 3 versions? thanks again.
I guess it depends whether you have single or 3-phase into the house? For all Model 3 variants, single phase is 7kW whereas 3-phase is 11kW max. Best to check with your installer
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How much did it cost to install??
My house is already 3 phase so it can install 3 phase directly?
@@kelvpoon Anywhere between $500-2k approx. It all depends on the length of your run from the meter board
@@LudicrousFeed damn mines from the other side of the house. Sigh…
Hi Tom, the main functionality that I think is missing from the Tesla charger is the ability to monitor power export and adjust charging to take advantage of solar generation. This is the reason I bought a Zappi charger which works really well.
Agreed Michael, I’m hoping they’ll bring this online eventually 🤞
How is the Zappi going? im working out now what charger to buy for best use of solar. Thank you Michael.
@@danwaterski The Zappi has been great. Allows me to charge from the solar panels if there is enough spare or fast (11 kW 3-phase or 7 kW single phase) if I need to charge quickly.
@@michaelfink64 thank you. I have 18kw of solar so plenty to charge the Tesla even at 11kw. Full speed from solar!
@@danwaterski Awesome!
Cost to install?
Depends on the distance from the charge point to your meter
Thanks Tom, useful review. For the future I would like to see the Gen 3 include as standard the solar aware smart functionally available in the open source TWCManager (which works with Gen 2) and for the Gen 3 to include a documented local API to allow control and monitoring for 3rd party integration.
Thanks Mark, that would be great and even better if it were natively integrated with the Tesla app 👍🙂
I would like to be able to set Schedule charging and Schedule departure together. 11PM to start charging to utilize off peak rates, 8AM in the morning for the school run so the battery is pre-heated to utilize regen braking. Right now in winter during the entire school run, I don't have regen braking and I can't do both Schedule charging and Schedule departure together and have to pick one, so have picked schedule charging to utilize off peak rates specially as I don't generate enough solar to charge the car.
Agreed Dinesh, would be nice to have the ability to do both!
Try an app called "Optiwatt" It allows you to set charging schedules and departure time different for every day + off peak charging so you get the cheapest charging rates with your electricity provider :)
I’d love the Tesla charger to talk with my Tesla Powerwall gateway enabling me to charge from solar only, or drain the battery to my preferred % , or charge from the grid switching on and off at times I set on the Tesla app
This. I want this. I wastefully replace my Gen2 charger with a Gen3 if it could do that.
Me too…I waited 6 month for Gen 3 in Australia and 2 months ago I installed Zappi 2 and I can charge the car with the excess solar…
Yes, if they don’t do most of this in the next year, I’ll have to look at zappi or EO pro chargers etc
I agree with this - would love to see some ‘Zappi’-like functions natively integrated with the Tesla app!
@@LudicrousFeed I 100% Agree. I love the look of the Tesla gen 3 charger and would love to keep everything Tesla branded. However the zappi gen 2’s solar aware charging would be perfect for me. Sending excess solar to my car rather than the grid! I’ll be looking to install a charge point half way through next year. Hopefully Tesla has added this functionality by then.
I have a upcoming Tesla Y and BMW IX orders. Can I pair the Gen 3 wall charger to the free ChargeHQ app to charge only from my solar panels during the day?
It all depends on your inverter. It’s super easy with the PowerWall 2 / Gateway. ChargeHQ has a list of approved inverters on their website
Hi Tom, I’ve just ordered the BYD Seal Premium and am looking at getting the Tesla charger for home. I’ve read so many pros and cons to using Tesla for non-Tesla cars my head is spinning… have u had any good/bad experiences using on non-Tesla car (noting you have the Ocular as well). Thanks in advance
I’ve used the Tesla Gen 3 charger with my Seal with no issues as well as the Ocular charger. If you just need a no-nonsense AC charger with a simple scheduler then the Tesla Gen 3 will suffice. If you need a more complex scheduler for different days of the week then you’ll need something like the Ocular range - it will also allow you to export your usage for tax/accounting purposes
Thanks Tom. Was also looking at Zappi but with the possibility of adding a powerwall to our solar within the next 12months, I’m leaning more toward the Tesla - so long as I’m able to schedule the charge - and it works with BYD - then I’m happy. Thanks again, love your channel 👍
Hi
I have two questions. Do you use a 32amp GPO to charge your car if you have no battery. Do you single phase rather than 3 phase
Most mobile connectors - Tesla branded or otherwise will natively support 10/15A. There are special tails that you can purchase that can support up to 5-pin/32A sockets via the Tesla Mobile Connector. You don’t necessarily need a battery to install an AC wall connector. I have 3-phase at my place but you can also use single phase
Nice video, I am also considering to have a wall connector. May I know how much it costs for the installation? is the installation fee already included in the price of wall connector?
Installation is not included with the product price. You’ll have to get a quote from your electrician. The installation costs are directly related to the amount of cabling required to hook your charger to the meter
Thanks for the Vid Tom. Just ordered my 3 LR with the price decrease. Any thoughts on non Tesla fast home chargers?
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Congrats! I’ve heard good things about the Zappi and also the eo mini range
What happens if you’re trying to set it up in an area that doesn’t have cell service? I can’t connect to the charger as my Wi-Fi source because then I’m not able to go on the browser
Hmm does make it tricky
Why do you keep talking about charging your wall? I would rather much have a Wall Connector and charge my car. 😉😛
😂Gotta keep those bricks topped up
Id like to see a feature to sync charging speed with solar production. Any word on this feature?
Solar charging is not available in Australia as yet
Hey mate - if i have solar panels, will this use that power or only draw power directly from the grid to charge my BYD seal?
I understand it wont use the excess solar power.
Assuming you have enough supply to allow the Seal to charge at its full 6.5kW … it will draw whatever load is available from your solar production and top up the balance from the grid
@@LudicrousFeed Perfect. Exactly what I was after. Thanks mate!
How did the electrician configure your distribution board for the single-phase Powerwall 2, solar panel system, 3-phase Gen 3 charger, and domestic loads?
The PW/Tesla gateway is single phase. Our solar is slightly more complicated - 1x single phase string inverter on Phase 1; Enphase micro inverters on Phase 2. They are all net metered and can be monitored via either the Tesla and/or Enphase apps. Domestic loads are balanced between the three phases with important areas eg kitchen on the same phase as PW/Gateway. The Tesla Gen 3 Wall Connector is a 3-phase device and acts as any other 3-phase appliance would in the house eg central AC
- it all seems to work well for us 💪
@@williamlee4901 I ditched the controlled-load tariff. My heat pump hot water system timer is to most of the day save for the expensive peak tariff so it works out cheaper overall for us
Hi Tom, do you still recommend this as the best charger for Tesla. Looking at getting a Model Y, I believe I have 3 phase power and looking at options. Cheers
It’s still the best value imo. For an alternative where you need the ability to export your charging data as a spreadsheet, then I recommend this:
BLUETOOTH CONTROLLED ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGER | Ocular LTE Plus Review
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@@LudicrousFeed awesome thanks so much
Hi Tom. Do you need to turn the isolation off after you changed your car ?
I leave it on all the time
Hi Tom, great video. Are there any new software updates since you made this video? Looking to get this for my ATTO 3 but really want schedule charging feature.
There have been firmware update but no major features as yet to speak of. Perhaps the Atto3 will have a scheduled charging feature
Nice Video! How much did the installation cost you in Sydney? I just bought one for my MY!
Suggest getting a quote as each situation differs 🙂
Hi Tom, I find your videos very helpful and very informative. Keep it coming. I just ordered my 2021 Model 3 SR+ and with your videos, I will be kept well informed of the "How To's" of Tesla.
Thanks and congratulations on your order!
When not plugged in does the green light flash ?
There is a solid green light when it’s not plugged in
How low can you set the charge rate by the way, just trying to see if I can optimize charging relative to solar.
If you're driving a Tesla, from in-car or app, the minimum is 5A ... BUT ... I highly recommend using the ChargeHQ app and this will give you finer control over surplus solar tracking to charge your EV
Hopefully this will be even easier with the release of the Tesla “Drive on Sunshine” app update?
@@angeh9212 That would be cool and probably render some of the third party hardware/software out there redundant
Would be awsome if it communicated with the wall. When the power wall was full, switch to charging battery on the car.
An isolator is not required
Not required but was recommended
Thanks for the review Tom. Because of the ease of use of the unlocked Tesla charger at my shopping centre, I ordered this same charger for my Polestar 2. It arrived today and I am just waiting on my Tesla owning sparkie to connect it up to three phase. Thanks for also covering the software setting that allows it to charge any car. Cheers.
Great work! I’ve tested the Polestar 2 with the Gen 3 Tesla wall connector and it works 🙏😃
the wi-fi connection feature is pretty cool! also, did this come with your car? thanks!
The WiFi connectivity opens so many doors to future functions! I had to buy the Gen 3 charger separately 👍🙂
Great video Tom
I gave taken delivery of a model 3 LR
and have installed Gen 3 charger
The charger is working well however not showing input from the grid on the Tesla power wall app
Any ideas?
Thanks Rob
Is the circuit to the charger unclamped from the gateway so that it’s not recognising it? Might need to check with your installer if it persists 🤔
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Hi Tom
I know that the gen 3 charger doesn’t show up on the app
But should show flow on the power wall app , can you see the flow on your power wall app?
@@robwillis8624 Yes there’s flow on my app when the charger is in operation - it basically acts as any other appliance or device in my home
@@LudicrousFeed
Thanks Tom that’s exactly as I thought i will now speak with my installer
Do Tesla help install charging station in the apartment ? Or wall charger for those who live in an apartment ?
There are templates you can use for strata installations. Also available from third party installers such as EVSE Australia
@@LudicrousFeed my building manager is asking installation quote. Tesla do for free?
Free quote I’d say yes. Free install is highly unlikely
Hi Tom
I want to know if we can switch off the gen 3 wall connector if not in use?
Best practice is to install an accompanying isolator switch which you can turn on/off
Hey Tom, nice video (as per usual). Just a couple of observations. When you did the setup using the QR code, that is an apple native thing (worked because you were using an iPhone). same QR magic doesn't happen natively with Android phones. One pain I would mention is that once you have the wall connector attached to you home wifi network, you can't access the wall connector from your home wifi network. When you attempt to access it from your home wifi network you get the following notification "To edit the system's configuration, connect to the Wall Connector's access point". It's irritating to have to manually switch between your home wifi and the wall connector's wifi.
Thanks Michael, good observations 👍
You got one Tom!! Nice 🥳🤗
Great review, thanks again for Providing such great content.
Pleasure and thanks for watching!
i like the production quality! Great effort Tom!
Thanks so much!
Took a long time to get the gen 3 to appear in the tesla app but at least we are there now!
Great review Tom. Glad to see the option is there for allowing non-Tesla vehicles to use it. Comments when the product was first launched suggested that this wouldn't be possible, but it certainly makes sense for someone with a multi-EV, mixed model household. I like that it has a blue light to match the status of the light on the car too :)
Thanks Charles! Agreed, I’m also liking the fact that non-Tesla EVs can use the Gen 3 too 👍🙂
Thank you, great video. Is there a way to turn off the gen 3 charger? The green light on the top of the charger stays on 24/7. Is that suppose to stay on? I have it hardwired to my electrical panel. Thank you in advance.
I have an isolation switch next to the charger which can be turned off when not in use
Hey Tom, it confuses me when people wish the Tesla Gen 3 was solar aware, to take advantage of solar generation. My question is, if solar panels are providing power to the house anyway, isn't the Tesla charger simply drawing from that solar power source that the house is using? How can it be more "aware" than just using whatever power is available?
I think people are hoping that the Tesla ecosystem will be more like other systems like the well known “Zappi” whereby excess solar production can be used to charge an EV. However a software solution currently exists called ChargeHQ:
SMART ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING APP Solar & Off Peak Power | Charge HQ
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Thanks for saying Tesla , lots of folks are saying Tezla I dont know where they found that Z from , I don’t t want to comment and possibly hurt their feelings but Tesla sound better than Tezla., by the way very nice review .
Tesla ☺️
Thank you Tom for the video. I just set up the wall connector gen 3 according to instructions you outlined in the video. I know in the video you indicated wall connector wasn't available in Tesla app, however, upon reseaching in other forums, I saw people talking about the availability of adding the wall connector to the Tesla app, and it seems it's only restricted to certain countries, and there might be some issues with Mesh wifi connection (not sure why it would impact whether wall connector option shows up in the app). Any insights to date? Much appreciated.
It’d be great to have the wall connector showing in the app - I’ll do another video should it become available
Thanks for doing this video Tom and great to hear that the charger can charge differently types of non-Tesla EVs. Can they all use the same charging adaptor it would other brands need a different type of adaptor ?
Newbie here who has a Model Y RWD arriving in July.
Pleasure. Currently (May 2023), over 90% of EVs in Australia can use the Type 2/Mennekes plug which is what is equipped with the Tesla Gen 3 wall connector. For a full understanding of the state of play of EV charging in Australia, check out my video:
Tesla and Electric Vehicle Charging Guide Australia 2023 April Update
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Just some info, YOU CANNOT replace this unit yourself, it has to be done by a certified electrician, if you have a fire and you installed a replacement and wasnt certified, your insurance will be null and void.
Agreed, I’d be getting an electrician in personally no matter what the manual says
I have a similar garage layout, do you think it might have been an option to install the charger on the brick pillar between the 2 garage doors?
Yes we did discuss this as an option - it just requires additional wiring of course
Any updates on the software of this to set off-peak charging etc? Seems so simple and overlooked!!
Not yet
Hi , can you please advise me how to claim NSW rebate 3k?
For EVs? The price (inc GST) has to be under the threshold of $68750
@@LudicrousFeed yes my tesla is 67k
Do you know the process? I contact NSW service directly or Tesla will do for us? I already ordered tesla 3
My understanding is that Tesla will organise the rebate once delivery is taken care of but best to contact them to double check
@@LudicrousFeed thank you
Great video Tom, i have the same charger and i failed to notice that insert that had the QR code on it, so i tossed the box, does this mean i can never connect to the WIFI on the unit? Sigh...
Thanks! All is not lost! Apparently there is a unique SSID WIFI name and WPA2 password printed on a label at the rear of the unit. There are 4 screws as I mentioned in my video that you can remove yourself without an electrician and then you should be able to access the rear of the unit.
Good luck and please report back!
** please turn off the circuit breaker to the charger first before attempting this **
Hi Tom, thanks for the review. Great presentation. Just a question, after the wifi setup is completed on my gen 3 the green light keeps blinking, is this normal ?
Blinking green light = broadcasting wifi for you to connect your device to
Hey Tom, just a note to say thanks for this video - I have just installed my Gen 3 and had my first new Tesla (Model 3 RWD) delivered today. You vid was perfect for setup and update advice (including firmware). Yes I now live in an apartment complex and therefore have mine set to not just Tesla only, but now you can set specific VIN# 's, so no one else can steal your power. I wouldn't have done this if other Tesla owners in my complex (with Gen 2 chargers) had not told me about people stealing power from their charges...sad isn't it. So I advise all Tesla owners to get the Gen 3 if you can afforded it to control this function - especially in apartments / shared basements. Keep these great vid's coming mate!
Thanks! Glad my video was helpful
Great that you can software lock the charger to specific vehicles only 🙏😃
Cybertruck t-shirt - I picked that one up mate! You have one on order?
Good video btw - u reckon worth the upgrade from the tesla wall connector from my 2019 M3?
Thanks! At this stage I think it’s worth it if you need the load management features or if you also have a non-Tesla EV
Top tip on getting those nasty stickers off is to apply a hair dryer to them and warm up the glue behind the stickers and they will come off super easy without damaging the box.
🙂👍
Hi Tom I would like to see v to g to support our house as I’m living in rural NSW and I dislike going to work without a shower because we have a power break
Thanks Elizabeth, I wouldn’t mind the Vehicle to Home option either especially in winter as we use heating overnight
Great video Tom! Been waiting for this one, thanks for sharing!
Definitely some great features but looking forward to more as you highlighted! I’d love to see it behave like a Zappi!
Thanks mate! Indeed, can’t wait to document each update as they come 😃
Hey Tom, do you know if tesla powerwall are able to handle South Australia's new time of usage energy plans? Ie two peak times one off peak and one shoulder time? Thanks in advance. Phil
Hi Phil great question - I have looked into 2 peak times for another viewer and unfortunately for now (Jul 2021), the Tesla app only supports one peak period for the PowerWall 2
Tom, Thanks for the video. I am just about to take delivery of an Atto 3. I realise that this Gen 3 evse will charge the BYD fine but I need to monitor my usage to claim "fuel" on my novated lease. As I do not have a Tesla will the app or the backend show me the stats as to when it was charged, how much was used etc so I can claim it? Also has the software been updated since the video to allow scheduled charging? Cheers
The backend software remains largely the same (2023) However if you’re looking for a solution which produces charging data, then this may be for you:
BLUETOOTH CONTROLLED ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGER | Ocular LTE Plus Review
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@@LudicrousFeed That export feature is pretty cool. Thanks
Hi Tom I had my Gen 3 Wall Connector turned off after it was commissioned 5 months before I was due to get my Tesla. Now I’ve turned it back on, the green light is pulsing just like yours. Shouldn’t it be a solid green light?
When you switch it back on after it’s been switched off for a long time, it pulses green because it’s broadcasting its own wifi so that you can configure it from your device
@@LudicrousFeed thanks. I left it for an hour and checked again, and now it’s solid. Now just waiting for my Model 3 to be delivered, should be within the next two weeks 😁🤩😍. I like watching your video’s keep up the good work. 🥰
Why isolation switch?
Safety requirement for my local area (Sydney, Australia)
@@LudicrousFeed CA requirement? 🤣 The charger is GFIC-equipped and there is a 60-amp breaker at the panel.
Hi Tom, do you turn the charger off manually once charging is complete or does it turn itself off?
It stops charging once the car reaches its prescribed limit
The charger remains on ‘standby’ (which is what I do) or if you want to be extra safe you can turn the isolation switch off
Hi Tom..we got our M3 on Thursday and love it..I commissioned the Wall Connector today and all went well..my question to you if you know obviously..do I leave the On/Off switch to ON when iam not charging or switch it off ??
I always leave the isolation switch on
Much appreciated Tom…I’ll leave it on
Hi Tom.
Thanks a lot for your info.
This morning I installed the GEN3 without any problems . I have bad wifi signal strenght at the parking place of the car. So I thought to be clever connecting the car to the wifi of the GEN3 wallbox. Unfortunately, this does not seem to work. The wireless access does not include a transmitted wifi signal. Would be nice to have it working as a repeater. Would be great for a future update, if possible.
Thanks for watching! Not sure if the charger has the correct equipment to allow it to function as a wifi repeater 🤔
What charging speed did you get for the Model S?
7kW because the charger is only wired to single phase at this stage … but will be upgrading to 3-phase soon!
Is your S the 16kW charger version, or the 11/22 ?
My pre-Facelift AP1 S is only 11kW at 3-phase AC
Hi Tom definitely weird that the charger is not on the app. It should have all the info you went through plus designated charging times any support information any software updates
Yes I was half disappointed that it didn’t show up! Never mind, I’ll just have to document each update as they come 😁
Thanks Tom for good information. I installed gen3 wall connector yesterday in QlLD and maximum charging speed is 8kw. However electrician who installed connector told me that set charging speed below 5kw otherwise I might need to pay extra electricity bill. Is bill different depend on setting up charging speed?
Nice work! Charging speed doesn’t affect price you pay per se as most providers charge per kWh. However the exception is if your charging session overlaps different tariffs if you are on a time of use plan
Hope that makes sense
Thank you for your video. I have watched your BYD Atto 3 video as well. Just a quick question regarding home charging.
I have checked few options for home charging and including EVSE. I have three phase and looking to install home charger future proof. EVSE device cost around $1300 and Tesla Gen 3 only $780.
I am very confuse bcoz price are almost double for other chargers except Tesla. Do you think Tesla charger works well with Atto 3?
Thanks
The Tesla Gen 3 charger has a universal setting and I’ve managed to get it working with some cars (Ioniq 5) both not others (MG ZS EV Gen 1). I will test with the Atto3 later in 2022 if/when I get a chance to test drive it
@@LudicrousFeed Thank you so much.
Standard Range Plus $59,900 (was $62,900)
Long Range $73,400 (was $77,900)
Performance $84,900 (was $93,900)
Tesla Price drop again in Australia (this is Victorian which also includes 3000EV Rebate
That’s great news indeed. Will discuss in an upcoming vid
Great pickup on the price change. I also noticed that the range stats on the Tesla Aus website are now quoted in WLTP.
Hey Tom, by any chance your looking at overhead cable management solutions? (i.e., ev hover or whatever provider or also a DIY)Since you have 2 cars.
Happy to review any solutions that present
@@LudicrousFeed @evhover9674
It’s great for the environment!
Just had mine installed in the Uk. I didn’t know you can set it to charge other non Tesla EVs. Will try and do it. Thanks for the great video and tip. Hope it can link to the Tesla app soon.
My pleasure!
Thanks for the review Tom would like to see your top 5 chargers pick that has the features you would want such as solar integration and 3 phase
Thanks Steve, good suggestion for a vid 🙂👍
HI.Thank you for the informative video. It is missing one bit of information that I need! What happens when it says "unable to join". I can use the charger. The APP acknowledges the charging activity. But, I cannot join the network. I have followed 4 videos, and asked around. No solutions. Any advice?
That has happened to me … I’ve done the old on/off trick - turn off the charger at either the isolation switch or circuit board, then restart it. Seems to work for me
@@LudicrousFeed Got it. I did that and it worked. But then 30 minutes later I was disconnected again. This will be an annoying hack that Tesla ought to fix! It should just work I figure without all the manipulation. I appreciate your advice though, as it obviously did the trick!
LME guys are awesome. They installed my charger today. Been using LME for years.
Thanks for this guide.
They provide a great service 👍
Great info again, Tom. I am going to install a schneider 3 phase charger soon. I got told the Tesla charger can recharge Teslas only.
Thanks! Well as you saw from my video, the Gen 3 charger can be set to charge non-Tesla vehicles also
@@LudicrousFeed do we need adaptor for non-Tesla EV for this Gen 3 charger?
@@henryng2788 Most new EVs in Australia are Type 2 Mennekes so they should physically be able to connect. However I would make sure that the specific non-Tesla car can actually charge from the Tesla Gen 3 connector before purchasing as it does vary from car to car. I will do my best to try to test more cars on my charger
Hi Tom Just brought my Gen 3 charger so it's good to be able to go back and review your video Cheers
Awesome Allan! Let me know if you spot any features I’ve missed 👍
Are these ok to store outside under a carport? Also is the connection to the car sealed for waterproofing?
Yes and yes. Many public AC chargers and DC/Superchargers are outdoors and always exposed to the elements
Would love to know if anyone has installed one of these in an apartment block yet?
Liking the wireless connectivity too.
Would love to see that in action for sure!
Hi, thanks for sharing this video. Maybe i've already read some comments below about that, but i'm still in a doubt. Is it possible, with the Gen 3, to use any kind of dynamic load balance, or integration with solar systems to use production excess for example?
Dynamic load balancing yes: apparently
Integration with solar: you can use apps like ChargeHQ to use excess solar if you have the right inverter
Tesla reportedly will have in-house charging with excess solar functionality in an upcoming software update
@@LudicrousFeed how is it possible to manage the dynamic balancing load? I have a 3 phase installation and with some equipment at the same time the breaker goes down. I have always to be careful and verify the meter, and sometimes adjust the amperage in the app. But I would like that the wall connector do that for me automatically. I know there are some wall chargers with DBL, but don't know this function in Tesla charger.
From memory the chargers can talk to each other only wrt load balancing ... but I'm yet to verify this claim
sorry, so if I'm close to any wall connector I can connect to it and see the information for it? No security?
Incorrect. You’ll need the correct QR code which is located inside the cover of the unit ie not easily retrieved by passer-by’s
Tom, I had problems with my Gen2 charger, switching power off and on didn’t help as it; usually did, but pushing the reset button for a few seconds did. In my research I noticed the firmware update mentioned, question: do you have to do this manually or does the normal Tesla updates for the car take care of that?
Hmm not sure if the Gen 2 chargers get software updates ... do you mean the Gen 3 charger?
No it is a Gen 2 that came with my 2019 SRM3. Maybe your right. No updates.
Hey Tom, can the Gen 3 be placed outside in the elements? Would it stand up to rain, wind etc?
I believe the Gen 3 is technically waterproof and can be installed outside however logic dictates that best practice would be to install it under cover if possible. There are certainly many examples of Gen 2 chargers installed outdoors on PlugShare 👍
Thanks for another highly informative, well presented video. I always enjoy the low key, no hype presentation style. Thanks Tom!
My pleasure, glad you enjoyed it
Great video Tom. Very detailed explanation of the new charger. Btw, love your garage.
Thank you very much! I’m thankful for my awesome garage 🙏🙂
I’m interested in that wall charger Gen 2 “””””
I will do a home charging setup vid including electricity tariffs in future
Another great vid Tom. Just want to know how long was the delivery wait? Having ordered SR+ for a September delivery(for the NSW rebates), I wonder if I should order it now so I can have it installed as soon as I get the car.
Thanks Rod! I ordered it online via the Tesla shop on 24 June and received it on 2 July = 8 days.
@@LudicrousFeed That's awesome. Thanks for the quick reply.
nice
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Great video Tom. How much did it cost to install the charger?
Thanks! LME were kind enough to install this comp for me 🙏
When you move to your mansion in Dover Heights / Double Bay in near future, are you able to personally uninstall that wall charger plastic outer shell and take it with you, or must an electrician be called to uninstall it? *In a real situation I am guessing you would leave it for the next house owner, but was wanting to know incase someone renting installs one and dont want to leave it as they move out of the rental
Wow when am I moving to Dover Heights again? 😆
Yeah I suppose technically one could take it with them but I’d probably double check with the guys from LME Electrical first
@@LudicrousFeed get a feeling that an electrician has to remove it for safety reasons (if a person wanted to take it with them) as they would have to seal the power output properly for next residents safety etc
@@LudicrousFeed 🎵 you back up in the 2 0 3 0 and the 2 0 2 8 it be Dovering Heights in the Double Bay 🎵
Potentially the most helpful video on TH-cam 🙂
Thank you!
Good video! Would love to have better scheduling charging and v2g!
Thanks Mack! Yup I would love those features too 👍🙂
Have you got a referral link to use in Australia. So I can get 1000km free supercharge.
Sure, check the video description and my pinned comment
@@LudicrousFeed that link takes me to US website.
@@ahsansheikh8065 After you click my referral link, you can change your region/language by pressing Menu in the top right corner and scroll down to Australia/English
Thank you! Great informative review!
🙏🙂
Hi Tom, loving the videos… how long does the gen 3 wall charger take to fully charge your vehicle? and have you upgraded to 3 phase now how much quicker is this if you have or know anyone that uses the gen 3 wall charger with 3 phase power
Yes mine is connected to 3-phase which allows 11kW for Model 3 (max allowable). A full 0-100% charge depends on how big your battery is. 60kWh = 60 divided by 11 = approx 6hrs. 80kWh = approx 8 hrs. I rarely need that much time because I top up each night
@@LudicrousFeed do you recall how many kws charge you were getting on the single phase power with the gen 3 charger. We are waiting for delivery of the new model y and purchased the gen 3 wall charger and was told it would get a full charge in approximately 5 hours but the more I look into I think that’s only achievable with 3 phase power Thanks again for the info
@@burs8931 Single phase is 7.4kW
Does the Wallconnector gen 3 Support wired Internet?
That I will need to research further
@@LudicrousFeed so far i found out it has a rs485 connector, but i don't know if that supports networking. Any electonical engineers around? :)
Thanks Tom, very informative as always and very timely too as I am doing some research to get a wall charger installed in anticipation of my Model3 delivery in September (ordered using your referral code off course!). I like the Tesla Gen3 charger because.. well, it’s Tesla and attractive price point, but at this stage hard to pass Zappi2 given it is a smart(er) charger that can be configured to charge on excess solar generation (I have 10.22KW solar). But Zappi’s price nearly double of Tesla’s… decision… decision….
Thanks Dennis! Yes tough choice re: Zappi vs Tesla Gen 3. Hopefully by September, there will be a few more features available for the Tesla charger. Congrats again and thanks for using my referral code 🙏🙂
@@LudicrousFeed I realise the v3 just came out here, but hasn't it been available in the US for around 18 months? If that is the case is it likely we'll see any major updates in terms of functionality, particularly in the short term?
@@adamtm82 Good point Adam, when you’re a Tesla fan/enthusiast sometimes we have to hope/dream a bit more than usual 🤣
Very informative. Many thanks Tom.
Pleasure!
Have you actually tested charging a non-Tesla on this Gen 3 to see if it works?
Hoping to ... !
@@LudicrousFeed ok I’m going to wait for you to do this before I install one! Otherwise it’s Zappi or something like that for me unfortunately. Would prefer the Tesla one as it looks clean and matches my Model 3
And thanks for all your videos! I’m a good friend of KC’s who you did the MIC video with previously. He helped me a lot when I was ordering my 3.
@@wleng awesome! Glad you are enjoying them 🙂
In a few weeks time when both chargers are installed on the wall, could you do a video showing how long it takes to charge from 5% to 95% at home for the Model 3? Maybe if you could also another time charge both cars at the same time (both going from 5% to 95%) so see how long it takes and whether it effects the rest of your house? Many may want to know both these scenarios as a lot probably want to charge at home as they drive around for the week for work and other activities
Yup, that'd be a good test!
@@LudicrousFeed cause I think a lot of people want to charge at home as they do something at home, or in the night, than drive somewhere just to charge charge at a fast charger in a carpark or a shopping centre, so it they see time taken they might spend that extra money on the unit and the electrcian
Yes charging at home is the best option for many
@@LudicrousFeed yeah for sure, many people who have got an EV but are living in apartments or a rental where they cant install a home wall charger keep mentioning that they would really like to have a 22 kw charger cable next to where they park their car so that they can save a lot of time
i heard gen 2 has a higher charging rate
No
Thanks Tom. Great Info.
Thanks!
Great review thanks Tom
Thanks Conrad!
Tom quck question. I'm seeing alot of home chargers showing a model 3 charging at 48A. the site is showing 32amp max home charging. Im getting the Gen 3 installed in the coming days for the 2022 M3P coming hopefully mid feb. is the charging rate lower on the SR+ only or has tesla dropped the rate for all model 3 versions? thanks again.
I guess it depends whether you have single or 3-phase into the house? For all Model 3 variants, single phase is 7kW whereas 3-phase is 11kW max. Best to check with your installer
Nice garage!
Cheers!
If the Gen 3 is connected to your Wifi, can you access the Wall connector configure page from your local PC browser, being on the same wifi network?
Presumably but will test