Charging adapter 14-60

[bversteeg]

So I have a NEMA 14-60 outlet in my garage (i know its not normal). I use this for arc welding and was hoping to be able to charge my Y on it. EVSE makes NEMA 14-60 adapters but i'm hesitant to use anything aftermarket to charge my car. Has anyone used these products and can someone with more knowledge than me tell me if this would work safely? I'm trying to avoid having to wire in a new 14-50 outlet.

Thanks!!

 

[Watts_Up]

The EVSE Tesla adapters are fine, I don't remember anyone complaining about, except that they might be a little bit pricey.

Anyway the Model Y charger is limited to 32 A, but maybe in the future you might get a car with a faster charger, so keep the NEMA 14-60 as is it.

 

[GreyFoggyDay]

I have the L6 30R adaptor for my mobile charger from EVSE. Works great. I'm pulling 24 amps from the 30a outlet. I just wish it was a 90 degree plug so it would hang down so much from the outlet. Trying to find the parts to make an extension with a 90 degree plug.

 

[Mateo83]

So I have a NEMA 14-60 outlet in my garage (i know its not normal). I use this for arc welding and was hoping to be able to charge my Y on it. EVSE makes NEMA 14-60 adapters but i'm hesitant to use anything aftermarket to charge my car. Has anyone used these products and can someone with more knowledge than me tell me if this would work safely? I'm trying to avoid having to wire in a new 14-50 outlet.

Thanks!!

I did it for the last year at my old house. Works just fine.

 

[fiehlsport]

EVSEadapters.com adapters are stout. Enjoy the 14-60!

 

[jcanoe]

The basics when using the Tesla Gen2 Mobile Connector would apply.

Make sure that the 60A breaker and 14-60 receptacle wire connections are properly torqued. EV charging is a continuous load application (unlike welding equipment.) If not properly torqued, over time, the wire connections can loosen and overheat. Loose wire terminations can easily cause an electrical fire.

Leave the Mobile Connector power plug adapter (or EVSEAdapters plug adapter) plugged in. Repeated plugging and unplugging from a 240V high amperage receptacle such as 14-50 or 14-60 will affect the grip of the receptacle on the plug over time, causing the connection to become looser.

Don't let the Mobile Connector electronics chassis hang supported by the receptacle and power plug adapter. The chassis should be secured to the wall or stud to relieve any strain on the plug. Tesla sells a Cable Organizer kit for the Mobile Connector that includes a mounting bracket for the Mobile Connector chassis and a cable hanger for the charging cable. You can find similar charging cable organizer kits on Amazon, eBay and Etsy, else you can fashion your own mount.

Tesla Cable Organizer