Faster and more efficient charging for your Tesla is crucial for any Tesla owner. Still, not all of us have the luxury of owning a 40A Tesla Wall Connector setup for various reasons. But does that mean you can’t get 40A charging from your mobile connector? The answer is...
The electrical code now requires GFCI breakers for all new 240v outlets, but most EV wall chargers already have GFCIs built-in. The problem is that having two GFCIs on the same circuit can cause them to trip each other. Many EV charger manufacturers state that their products should not b...
Imagine that you plug a space heater into a wall outlet. You measure the amount of current flowing from the wall outlet to the heater, and it comes out to 10 amps. That means that it is a 1,200-watt heater. If you multiply the volts by the amps, you get the wattage. In this ...
Thankfully, Tesla has some of the best on-board charger ratings on the EV market. Many other EVs can only charge at a maximum of 7.7kW, but almost all new Teslas have an 11.5 kW on-board charger, except the Model 3 RWD and the Model Y RWD, which both have a 7.7 kW on-board c...
Every EV user has wondered about this. There's no simple answer, but knowing the variables will help you better estimate the time it takes for an EV fill-up.
home.) Check your electrical panel to find out how many amps your home has available for charging: open up your panel door and see if there is an unused circuit breaker, or talk to an electrician. If your panel is already full or nearly so, you may need to upgrade your electrical ...
Imagine that you plug a space heater into a wall outlet. You measure the amount of current flowing from the wall outlet to the heater, and it comes out to 10 amps. That means that it is a 1,200-watt heater. If you multiply the volts by the amps, you get the wattage. In this ...
The Wallbox Pulsar Plus is available in different capacities from 16 to 48 amps, with the largest delivering speeds of up to 11.5kW, which is many times faster than the charging speeds on most Level 1 chargers. It also has a sleek design that makes it look more like a modern piece of...
As mentioned earlier, the number of electrons in motion in a circuit is called the current, and it's measured in amps. The "pressure" pushing the electrons along is called the voltage and is measured in volts. If you live in the United States, the power outlets in the wall of your ho...
Imagine that you plug a space heater into a wall outlet. You measure the amount of current flowing from the wall outlet to the heater, and it comes out to 10 amps. That means that it is a 1,200-watt heater. If you multiply the volts by the amps, you get the wattage. In this ...