I’m about to buy a Tesla Model Y, and my wife is getting a non-Tesla EV. Can they both use the same home charger? Does the Tesla charger have a different plug shape compared to other EVs?
Apologies if this is a basic question, but it’s surprisingly hard to find clear answers on this topic. Thanks for the help!
Go for the Tesla Universal Wall Connector. It has both the J1772 plug and the NACS plug for Tesla, so you’re covered for both cars.
izael said:
Go for the Tesla Universal Wall Connector. It has both the J1772 plug and the NACS plug for Tesla, so you’re covered for both cars.
That’s the one we’re considering! Thanks for confirming it comes with both plug types.
@Connie
We just installed it, and it’s been great. I use it for my Rivian, and my wife uses it for her Tesla with no issues. The cord length is perfect, too.
If you’re in the US, yes, there are adapters available. Or, you could get the Tesla Universal Wall Connector, which has an adapter built in.
For other regions, most EVs use the same connector for home charging.
@Gabriel
I’d recommend the Tesla Universal adapter if you don’t have a Level 2 charger yet. It’s a well-rounded charger with all the features you’d need.
We have a Model Y and a 2023 Bolt EV. My son uses a $50 80A NACS to J1772 adapter with our Tesla Wall Connector at home for his Bolt.
Howard said:
We have a Model Y and a 2023 Bolt EV. My son uses a $50 80A NACS to J1772 adapter with our Tesla Wall Connector at home for his Bolt.
Good to know, thanks! Didn’t realize adapters were that easy to get.
@Connie
Yep, my son’s adapter is compact and works great. Some, like the Lectron, are bulkier, but this one by Evdance is compact and affordable.
Howard said:
@Connie
Yep, my son’s adapter is compact and works great. Some, like the Lectron, are bulkier, but this one by Evdance is compact and affordable.
Awesome, thanks!
You can use any EVSE (charger). Just have an adapter if needed.
Imani said:
You can use any EVSE (charger). Just have an adapter if needed.
Didn’t realize adapters were available, but it sounds like they’re easy to find. Thanks!
It depends on where you live. In Europe, home charging is usually standardized to one plug type (Type 2), but in North America, you’d need an adapter.
Thomas said:
It depends on where you live. In Europe, home charging is usually standardized to one plug type (Type 2), but in North America, you’d need an adapter.
I’m in the US. Sounds simpler in Europe!
@Connie
Why not mention you’re in the US from the start?
Kenneth said:
@Connie
Why not mention you’re in the US from the start?
They never do…
The answer depends on your location, which you didn’t mention.
Where are you located? In Europe and most other regions, all EVs use CCS2 for fast charging and Type 2 for home charging.
If you’re outside North America, Teslas use the Type 2 and CCS2 ports like other EVs, so you’d be fine with one charger. In the US, Tesla uses the NACS connector, while non-Tesla EVs typically use J1772. You’d need a NACS-to-J1772 adapter to use the same charger.
In Australia, both cars would use Type 2, so no worries.