Home Wall Charger

[R2D2TOO]

$535 for NACS only

That appears to be the Tesla only version. The description reads:

Description
Wall Connector is a convenient and fast way to charge your Tesla vehicle at home.
Features

• Up to 44 mi of range added per hour at 11.5 kW / 48 amp output depending on vehicle1
• Auto-sensing handle to open charge port
• Monitor and manage your charging schedule and usage from the Tesla app
• Wi-Fi connectivity for over-the-air updates, remote diagnostics and access controls
• Versatile indoor / outdoor design
• Minimize install costs and maximize charging speed using Power Management features
• 24-foot cable length
• Four-year warranty for residential use

No mention of non-Tesla support. The Universal veriosn spells it out:

Description
Universal Wall Connector is a convenient and fast way to charge your electric vehicle at home, whether a Tesla or non-Tesla.

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[Thebandit]

That appears to be the Tesla only version.

It's the NACS version. It's not Tesla only.

 

[Jeremy3292]

That appears to be the Tesla only version. The description reads:

Description
Wall Connector is a convenient and fast way to charge your Tesla vehicle at home.
Features

• Up to 44 mi of range added per hour at 11.5 kW / 48 amp output depending on vehicle1
• Auto-sensing handle to open charge port
• Monitor and manage your charging schedule and usage from the Tesla app
• Wi-Fi connectivity for over-the-air updates, remote diagnostics and access controls
• Versatile indoor / outdoor design
• Minimize install costs and maximize charging speed using Power Management features
• 24-foot cable length
• Four-year warranty for residential use

No mention of non-Tesla support. The Universal veriosn spells it out:

Description
Universal Wall Connector is a convenient and fast way to charge your electric vehicle at home, whether a Tesla or non-Tesla.

No, it's NACS. The universal wall connector has a built in J1772 adapter and a NACS plug in case you have both types of vehicles.

 

[Millbarge]

That appears to be the Tesla only version. The description reads:

Description
Wall Connector is a convenient and fast way to charge your Tesla vehicle at home.
Features

• Up to 44 mi of range added per hour at 11.5 kW / 48 amp output depending on vehicle1
• Auto-sensing handle to open charge port
• Monitor and manage your charging schedule and usage from the Tesla app
• Wi-Fi connectivity for over-the-air updates, remote diagnostics and access controls
• Versatile indoor / outdoor design
• Minimize install costs and maximize charging speed using Power Management features
• 24-foot cable length
• Four-year warranty for residential use

No mention of non-Tesla support. The Universal veriosn spells it out:

Description
Universal Wall Connector is a convenient and fast way to charge your electric vehicle at home, whether a Tesla or non-Tesla.

Maybe I'm confused, but I thought the Universal just meant it came with a J1772 adapter? I've only been here for a few weeks, but quite a number of people say they have the Tesla Wall Connector.

 

[Thebandit]

There's no ambiguity or anything here.

The Tesla Wall Connector is compatible with all NACS vehicles. Throw a J1772 adapter on it and it will work fine with almost all EVs.

The Tesla Universal Wall Connector is basically the regular Wall Connector with a built in J1772 adapter.

 

[SourJellybeans]

For AC, there’s not really “Tesla only”. I charged an R1S for a month on a 2022 era Tesla mobile connector on a 14-30 outlet using a cheap (~$40) Tesla(NACS) to J1772 adapter, and it worked fine. When you’re talking J1772/J3400/NACS/Tesla connector for AC charging, they’re all the same.

Also, FWIW, if you keep your eyes peeled, you can get used EVSEs for cheap. I found a Gen3 Tesla Wall Connector for $75 at a thrift store and it works perfectly, even added it to the Tesla app just fine. All it needed was $4 in hex bolts that were missing. Re-wired my 14-30 outlet to it and during commissioning it prompts you to select the max amperage.

 

[Thebandit]

For AC, there’s not really “Tesla only”. I charged an R1S for a month on a 2022 era Tesla mobile connector on a 14-30 outlet using a cheap (~$40) Tesla(NACS) to J1772 adapter, and it worked fine. When you’re talking J1772/J3400/NACS/Tesla connector for AC charging, they’re all the same.

Also, FWIW, if you keep your eyes peeled, you can get used EVSEs for cheap. I found a Gen3 Tesla Wall Connector for $75 at a thrift store and it works perfectly, even added it to the Tesla app just fine. All it needed was $4 in hex bolts that were missing. Re-wired my 14-30 outlet to it and during commissioning it prompts you to select the max amperage.

The older Tesla chargers that were made before NACS was the standard are not compatible with Rivians.

 

[SourJellybeans]

The older Tesla chargers that were made before NACS was the standard are not compatible with Rivians.

What are you considering that? My Tesla mobile connector was included with my March 2022 Model 3, and NACS wasn't a standard until March 2023. Tesla didn't even announce NACS until November 11, 2022, so my mobile connector was clearly from before NACS. And yet, here I am in March 2025 charging a Gen 1 R1S on that mobile connector:

 

[Jeremy3292]

What are you considering that? My Tesla mobile connector was included with my March 2022 Model 3, and NACS wasn't a standard until March 2023. Tesla didn't even announce NACS until November 11, 2022, so my mobile connector was clearly from before NACS. And yet, here I am in March 2025 charging a Gen 1 R1S on that mobile connector:

You’re not using NACS. You’re using a J1772 adapter. Gen 2 mobile and wall connectors don’t work natively on NACS. R2 is NACS.

 

[R2D2TOO]

Thanks to all for the clarifications.
I still find it weird and confusing that Tesla describes their Wall Connector as
"a convenient and fast way to charge your Tesla vehicle at home."
and their Universal Wall Connector as
"a convenient and fast way to charge your electric vehicle at home, whether a Tesla or non-Tesla"
but both of them can be used to charge non-Teslas.
.

 

[Millbarge]

Thanks to all for the clarifications.
I still find it weird and confusing that Tesla describes their Wall Connector as
"a convenient and fast way to charge your Tesla vehicle at home."
and their Universal Wall Connector as
"a convenient and fast way to charge your electric vehicle at home, whether a Tesla or non-Tesla"
but both of them can be used to charge non-Teslas.
.

Why is it weird? They sell an EV and they want you to buy a Tesla vehicle. The Universal Charger is obviously purchased by non-Tesla owners because of the adapter plug (maybe someone that has a PHEV and a Tesla, for example).

 

[JDnLinda]

Hi folks. I am an EV Newbie that currently drives less than 300 miles/month. While I may eventually WANT something more robust than the Rivian Portable Charger that they will presumably provide with my purchase (WA state), will I NEED something else?
Thanks in advance for humoring my question.

 

[Jeremy3292]

Hi folks. I am an EV Newbie that currently drives less than 300 miles/month. While I may eventually WANT something more robust than the Rivian Portable Charger that they will presumably provide with my purchase (WA state), will I NEED something else?
Thanks in advance for humoring my question.

You won’t need anything else, but it is recommended to use a hard wired charger for ultimate safety as it takes out variables like the quality of outlet installed. Plug in chargers (outlets) aren’t unsafe, hard wired is just safer. If you do stick with the mobile charger, be sure to install a quality outlet such as HUBBELL or BRYANT brand. Can’t buy those at Home Depot or big box store, you have to buy them online. To be clear - there is nothing wrong with the mobile charger and outlet system. You just want to be sure you use an industrial grade outlet and have a quality installer.

 

[SANZC02]

Hi folks. I am an EV Newbie that currently drives less than 300 miles/month. While I may eventually WANT something more robust than the Rivian Portable Charger that they will presumably provide with my purchase (WA state), will I NEED something else?
Thanks in advance for humoring my question.

If you are using the NEMA14/50 outlet it is not recommended to plug and unplug into it a lot of times. They are more designed for plug in and leave it as frequent plug and unplug can loosen the contacts generating a lot of heat on the looser connections.

 

[Thebandit]

Hi folks. I am an EV Newbie that currently drives less than 300 miles/month. While I may eventually WANT something more robust than the Rivian Portable Charger that they will presumably provide with my purchase (WA state), will I NEED something else?
Thanks in advance for humoring my question.

At 300 miles a month you will be 100% fine using the portable charger plugged into a regular outlet.

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