Best Mobile Charger Options

[bordner42]

I'm taking delivery of my lightning next week, but am unsure what to do about a charger. I currently live in an apartment with access to a NEMA 6-50 plug, so I could have overnight level 1 charging. I'd like to get a charger that has the ability to handle level 2 charging, for when I am able to have access to it as well. What do others have that don't have an installed home charger or just have an additional mobile charger?

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[Eastbaylightning]

It depends on your situation, but if you have electric dryer outlet then you can get Splitvolt splitter for level 2. They come with NEMA 10-30 and 14-50. Another issue is how far the outlet to the truck? You might need an extension cable and adapter. For a charger, I think Grizzl-e chargers are good. They are actually coming out with a Grizzl-e Mini that is compact as a mobile charger.

 

[Maquis]

Here’s a good review of portable EVSEs.

Most are 14-50 plugs, but an adapter to 5-50 is only about $25.

 

[GDN]

The Tesla mobile connector is good for the price. Option to purchase about 8 different pig tails for whatever source you have.

 

[bordner42]

It depends on your situation, but if you have electric dryer outlet then you can get Splitvolt splitter for level 2. They come with NEMA 10-30 and 14-50. Another issue is how far the outlet to the truck? You might need an extension cable and adapter. For a charger, I think Grizzl-e chargers are good. They are actually coming out with a Grizzl-e Mini that is compact as a mobile charger.

A dryer outlet isn't an option unfortunately right now, as I don't have a garage, but have a port outside that is well within the 20-25 foot range I see most mobile chargers in.

 

[bordner42]

The Tesla mobile connector is good for the price. Option to purchase about 8 different pig tails for whatever source you have.

Sold out last I checked unfortunately

 

[GDN]

Sold out last I checked unfortunately

Keep checking or stop at a local Tesla store. They don't bundle them with the car any longer either. So when they hit stock they go fast.

 

[biers]

I know its not UL rated.... but I got this one because you can adjust the max amperage it will pull. It can do 8/16/24/32/40A I then bought several 14-50 adapters so I can plug into the top 5 or so most common 240v outlets.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NPF2CL8?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

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