Tesla Universal Wall Connector Works Amazing

[Riv E In]

(And, okay, the actual charger is a part in the car, I’ve read. What’s this wall thing many of us call a “charger” supposed to be called?)

A “connector”. ?‍

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[RivianRunner]

Hardwire only. That’s how it works the best. I know they used to have a plug in version. Not anymore.

I never understood the short-sighted thinking of people who insist on being able to plug their Wall Connectors into an outlet. It's dead simple to hard wire it and so much safer for your family.

 

[Garzee]

Are there ANY advantages to getting the Rivian wall charger? Does it play nicer with the Rivian phone app or anything?

I don’t like buying Tesla products but like the idea of CCS and NACS in one unit. (Please, Rivian, make a universal wall mounted charger.)

(And, okay, the actual charger is a part in the car, I’ve read. What’s this wall thing many of us call a “charger” supposed to be called?)

That's what they're called "Rivian Wall Charger"

 

[EV4sure]

Does anyone know if you could just swap out the front part of a wall charger and the cables, but keep the backplate and wiring in place from an existing Tesla Wall Charger? I have a gen 2 connected to a 60A breaker and I would like to not have to use an adapter to charge at home.

You cannot. The gen 2 and gen 3 non-universal one have a shorter contact sticking out from the backplate. The UWC sticks out farther due to the thicker housing to accommodate the j1772 plug.

That said, it’s very easy to swap from a gen 2 or gen 3 to the UWC. I swapped my gen 3 for a UWC

 

[Lester Green]

Does anyone know if you could just swap out the front part of a wall charger and the cables, but keep the backplate and wiring in place from an existing Tesla Wall Charger? I have a gen 2 connected to a 60A breaker and I would like to not have to use an adapter to charge at home.

I'm not sure if you ever got an answer on this question, but I will let you know tomorrow because I will be attempting it.

 

[Lester Green]

Unfortunately, the universal wall connector has a different backplate from a Gen3 wall connector. Just noticed someone already said that

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