Charging the F-150 Lightning with Tesla Wall Charger v3 WORKS!

[T i h o r]

It really depends on how you intend to use it. If you plan to charge on any unknown Tesla HPWCs or HPWCs that could deliver up to 80A, I'd opt for the higher current model. If you know the HPWCs where you will charge - perhaps your own house or friends/family - and they do not deliver more than 48A, you could use the lower current model. Or if you want to use it with a Tesla UMC that maxes out at 32A (like I plan to do) then the lower current model would also be fine.

Thanks for the feedback! I think the unknown is worth opting for the highest current version to minimize any unnecessary risks. I do like the size/portability (and price) of the smaller 48A though! lol

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[Amps]

I like the answers that more or less say, "Be safe, not fiery."

It's a little more nuanced, but if the HPWCs are on Plugshare and have check-ins and comments and plugged into a NEMA 14-50 receptacle, I might take the risk. Hard-wired ones, I haven't seen enough Tesla EVSE to be able to recognize the 60 or 80 Amp ones.

VW ID.4 (48 Amp car) allows you to set a charge rate of 8 Amps, which is OK to have, but really half-a$$ed compared to the flexibility they could have offered.

 

[Firestop]

So then the only adaptor we should be using is the TeslaTap that can handle 80A, correct?

Also, no difference in the functionality between the normal size and mini version? Normal is $60 cheaper.
http://www.umc-j1772.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=17&product_id=100

In my online research, the only thing I found is the “normal” version may not put as much torque stress on the charge connection (the weight of two solid devices connected together) vs. having the stub cord allowing the Tesla connector to drape down. I’ll defer confirmation of this to someone who has used these adapters.

The only other main trade off appears to be just the size for storage…..

 

[cs13368]

It works! This charger is plugged into a NEMA 14-50 (backed by a 50amp breaker) and is faster than the 110v (20amp) it would be plugged into otherwise. You need to make sure that your tesla wall charger is not locked to Tesla-only.

NOTE: This doesn't work with Tesla SuperChargers - only destination and resi chargers.

This is the model I am using: https://ev-lectron.com/collections/...tination-chargers-and-mobile-connectors-black

That is fine if you are using it on a portable or personal Wall Connector where you can control the amperage setting.
If you are going to use that on a Destination charger you should verify that the Destination charger is not putting out more than the adapter is rated at X 80% if you are going to charge for more than 3 hours.
I have seen too many users use those imported adapters on destination chargers with high outputs and overheat the adapter and the plug in the side of the Lightning. Using an underrated adapter is not worth the possible damage and who knows how long it would take to get a replacement charging port for a Lightning..

 

[cs13368]

$300? Are you kidding me? It is just an adaptor. Why not buy a J1772 charger?

There are electronics in it so that you can use ALL of the different versions of Tesla Destination and Wall Connectors.

 

[cs13368]

I was considering thr Tesla Tap as well, but I didn't understand its benefit when the Lectron versions sell for half. Is it just because Lectron is 48A vs Tesla Tap which can go upto 60A & 80A?

Lectron is an import. TeslaTaps are the original and made in USA.

 

[T i h o r]

Lectron is an import. TeslaTaps are the original and made in USA.

Thanks!

I ended up ordering the 80A Tesla Tap. Have everything I need - except for the truck! Haha

 

[nash_diego]

Ha! Same. I got the mini 80A Tesla Tap. I'm still not clear though if I need to drop down the amps on my Gen3 HPWC which is running at 48A on a 60A circuit. Guess I'll find out once the truck arrives.

 

[GDN]

Ha! Same. I got the mini 80A Tesla Tap. I'm still not clear though if I need to drop down the amps on my Gen3 HPWC which is running at 48A on a 60A circuit. Guess I'll find out once the truck arrives.

Which truck do you have ordered? The ER trucks have dual 40 amp chargers and can take up to 80 amp total.

 

[nash_diego]

Which truck do you have ordered? The ER trucks have dual 40 amp chargers and can take up to 80 amp total.

Standard range Lariat.

 

[GDN]

You are on the right path then, it has a single charger likely limited to 40 amps, you may need to dial the WC down to 40.

 

[FordLightningMan]

I assumed I was plug in and go with a WC setup, I didn't realize I'd need to configure my Wall Charger to be lower amperage. Has anyone who owns a WC taken delivery and confirmed this is a requirement?

Hypothetically you're at a hotel that has a WC and you plug in using a Tesla Tap. You won't have the ability to change the charge limit on the public WC from 48 to 40 Amps. Could this cause a problem?

 

[beatle]

I assumed I was plug in and go with a WC setup, I didn't realize I'd need to configure my Wall Charger to be lower amperage. Has anyone who owns a WC taken delivery and confirmed this is a requirement?

Hypothetically you're at a hotel that has a WC and you plug in using a Tesla Tap. You won't have the ability to change the charge limit on the public WC from 48 to 40 Amps. Could this cause a problem?

No problem. Your truck will just request 40A and then that's is all the HPWC will provide.

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