Is the Mobile Power cord worth the $500 they are now charging?

[jefro]

I'd also look to used market. Plenty of nice Tesla chargers out there. Just add adapter.

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[GarageMahal]

This shows in Ford's material that the charger was included, wonder who yo contact regarding that. Don't get me wrong...I'm extremely grateful for the price match for us extenders, but curious if the consider that part of this?

I decided to order it figuring there was a better chance that they would include it for free vs. give me a credit for something I didn't get. Its not worth the $500 but I won't feel too bad if I end paying for it.

 

[rdr854]

I have it and use it when inconvenient to go to a neighborhood Level 2 charger. I do not have access to a 249 volt outlet, so I am stuck with a 110/120 volt outlet.

In 13.25 hours, I have added 33 miles.

 

[monsterlag]

Just add adapter.

A good adapter like TeslaTap mini costs $250.

 

[jefro]

If I were to order a Gen 3 charger (maybe 2) online auction then I'd select the one that shipped with the adapter that I needed. If I were buying auction stuff I'd think they also have cheaper adapters if needed.

There must be 1000 Tesla chargers online. Guess that is why Tesla stopped offering as standard.

 

[RickLightning]

I have it and use it when inconvenient to go to a neighborhood Level 2 charger. I do not have access to a 249 volt outlet, so I am stuck with a 110/120 volt outlet.

In 13.25 hours, I have added 33 miles.

You're adding kWh, not miles. In an hour, you'll add about 1 - 1.1 kWh.

13.25 x 1.1 = 14.85kWh

33/14.85 = 3.3 miles. Looks right on for warm weather charging and usage.

 

[rdr854]

I understand that I am adding electricity or kilowatt hours. But my Ford Pass app still said I added 33 miles of range after 13+ hours of charging. And quite frankly, for me, I want to know how far I can drive. Thus, for me the additional range (or percentage of battery capacity) is what matters.

 

[BennyTheBeaver]

The Tesla mobile charger is attractive, but the price of those adapters makes it much less so. It's going to be close to $500 once you add on the adapter. I'm better off getting a 40amp 15-40 Charger. Anyone have recommendations? Amazon is flooded with different products.

Also, is wifi on the charger worth it? Or should I control all charge settings thru the truck? (Basically is it better to automate charging and settings via charger app or via truck)

 

[Roy2001]

You're adding kWh, not miles. In an hour, you'll add about 1 - 1.1 kWh.

13.25 x 1.1 = 14.85kWh

33/14.85 = 3.3 miles. Looks right on for warm weather charging and usage.

120v outlet could charge 1.3kWh to my experience based on Telsa and Prius Prime.

 

[Roy2001]

The Tesla mobile charger is attractive, but the price of those adapters makes it much less so. It's going to be close to $500 once you add on the adapter. I'm better off getting a 40amp 15-40 Charger. Anyone have recommendations? Amazon is flooded with different products.

Also, is wifi on the charger worth it? Or should I control all charge settings thru the truck? (Basically is it better to automate charging and settings via charger app or via truck)

Unless you must buy a 48A adapter. 30A version is cheaper.

 

[RickLightning]

120v outlet could charge 1.3kWh to my experience based on Telsa and Prius Prime.

Not with the Ford Mobile Charger it won't, at least based on everything I have read and experienced.

 

[BennyTheBeaver]

Unless you must buy a 48A adapter. 30A version is cheaper.

I'm using a 14-50 outlet so 40amp max, I would rather 40amp than a lower amp. I think someone mentioned it's roughly a 25% speed increase over the 30amp. Speed at home is a little bit if a bigger deal as my truck, at times, is only parked at home from 11pm-6am. Should still be fine most days...but I have the amperage and would prefer to maximize it.

 

[monsterlag]

The Tesla mobile charger is attractive, but the price of those adapters makes it much less so. It's going to be close to $500 once you add on the adapter. I'm better off getting a 40amp 15-40 Charger. Anyone have recommendations? Amazon is flooded with different products.

Also, is wifi on the charger worth it? Or should I control all charge settings thru the truck? (Basically is it better to automate charging and settings via charger app or via truck)

I can tell you the truck charge settings are terrible and unintuitive. You have to save a location specifically and set a charge limit for that location.

 

[vbaker4444]

I got it free with my Pro so it’s fine, but I wouldn’t pay $500 for it. Go on Amazon or eBay and order a mobile 40amp charger for a few hundred and enjoy faster charge times for less money.

 

[Roy2001]

I'm using a 14-50 outlet so 40amp max, I would rather 40amp than a lower amp. I think someone mentioned it's roughly a 25% speed increase over the 30amp. Speed at home is a little bit if a bigger deal as my truck, at times, is only parked at home from 11pm-6am. Should still be fine most days...but I have the amperage and would prefer to maximize it.

If you can only charge 11pm-6am and drive a lot, 48A makes more sense, or probably 80A.

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