I just received my Rivian R1S last week and I’m looking to move my 14-50 NEMA to the other side of the garage to accommodate my 2015 tesla model S and R1S. I would like to use my Gen 1 tesla mobile charger to charge both. I purchased the Lectron adapter to be able to do this. So here is my question.
My current 14-50 NEMA plug is using a 40amp breaker with 8 gauge wire. When I move this box I am considering bumping up to a 50amp breaker with 6 gauge wire since this is acceptable for the 14-50 NEMA. I have a fairly new home with a 200a panel so I’m not concerned about the upgrade. What I am concerned about is the fact that I’ve heard of issues with running the Gen 1 tesla charger continuous at 40amps. Apparently it caused fires due to overheating. I just want to charge a bit faster if possible but not at the cost of causing damage to my home or vehicles. If it’s risky then I would just leave the 40 amp breaker and run 8 gauge wire to move my14-50 NEMA plug. Any insight on this would be truly appreciated. Thanks!
My current 14-50 NEMA plug is using a 40amp breaker with 8 gauge wire. When I move this box I am considering bumping up to a 50amp breaker with 6 gauge wire since this is acceptable for the 14-50 NEMA. I have a fairly new home with a 200a panel so I’m not concerned about the upgrade. What I am concerned about is the fact that I’ve heard of issues with running the Gen 1 tesla charger continuous at 40amps. Apparently it caused fires due to overheating. I just want to charge a bit faster if possible but not at the cost of causing damage to my home or vehicles. If it’s risky then I would just leave the 40 amp breaker and run 8 gauge wire to move my14-50 NEMA plug. Any insight on this would be truly appreciated. Thanks!