Tesla charging point (US model J1772)
Tesla recently released a third version of its Wallbox. The Tesla J1772 Gen 3 wall connector. The big difference with the two previous versions lies in its compatibility with other vehicles. The Wallbox of the first two generations required an adapter to connect them to vehicles of a make other than that of the American manufacturer.
All in all, this is good news for consumers, but also for Tesla, which is in danger of establishing itself in a market segment other than cars. electric vehicles. Elon Musk's protected brand attaches great importance to the quality and simplicity of its products. So it comes as no surprise that Tesla is launching a charging point with a host of benefits and features that will appeal to the widest possible range of users.
First of all, the Tesla J1772 Gen 3 wall connector is, unsurprisingly, a connected charging point! It will allow you to monitor in real time the progress of your car's charging. battery from electric vehicle.
What's more, the kiosk's connectivity means you can find out a little more about the state of the battery of your electric vehicle, you'll also receive data on the use you make of your car. All this is done using the firmware built into the charging point, linked to an application that lets you view all this from your phone.
It even sends notifications to your phone when recharging is complete. Further software updates are planned, introducing new features.
Another important point is that the terminal complies with IP54 and IK44 which means it can be installed both indoors and outdoors.
Tesla promises that its home charging point can provide up to 71 km of electricity.autonomy per hour of charging if connected in single-phase (7.4 kW maximum). Quite a good service for a simple home charging point. If the charging point is connected to a three-phase circuit, it can deliver up to 77 km of range per hour of charging.
Maximum charging power depending on vehicle capacity and Wall Connector current settings :
| Véhicules | Monophasé en 230 volts | Triphasé en 230 volts en traingle | Triphasé en 400 volts en étoile |
|---|---|---|---|
Tesla Model 3 and Model Y | 7.4 kW (32A) | 11 kW (28A) | 11 kW (16A) |
Tesla Model S and Model X | 7.4 kW (32A) | 8.5 kW (32A) | 16.6 kW (24A) |
To adapt to the electrical installations of as many people as possible, the output power of the recharging point can be customised.
Another interesting feature offered by the Wall Connector is power sharing.
What is power sharing?
Power sharing is a feature that allows you to charge several vehicles at home with only a small amount of energy to transmit. Instead of using several electrical circuits to charge several electric vehicles, power sharing allows you to share the power of a single electrical circuit for up to four charging points.
This feature is relevant almost exclusively for professionals. It is more complicated to set up for private customers, given the low electrical power available in their homes.
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How much does a Tesla charging point cost?
Tesla's third-generation wall connector is available from €549, inclusive of all taxes. To have your Tesla charging point installed, you'll need to go through IRVE-certified installers!
If you are a professional, going through an IRVE-certified installer will give you access to the following aid ADVENIR! Our installers are IRVE-certified!
However, if you wish to install Tesla's charging point to IRVE standards, you will need to allow for additional costs. As it stands, Tesla's charging point does not meet the standards currently in force in France. To comply, professionals add a single-socket box with a switch and a straight industrial plug to the installation, which adds to the cost.
Tesla Superchargers accessible to all
Tesla currently owns, with Ionityone of only two networks of ultra-fast (>150 kW) charging points in Europe. There are currently more than 3,000 stations with over 30,000 charging points, known as "Superchargers". The network continues to grow, and is currently the largest network of charging points on the European market. Of course, the Superchargers are accessible to all Tesla owners, free of charge! Unlike other users, you won't have to pay to recharge.
Tesla Superchargers: how do they work?
Tesla's Superchargers work in the same way as the charging stations in Plug and charge. To use it, you don't need a badge like with the Ionity For example, you'll need a Tesla account linked to the application and your vehicle, with a registered payment method. When you start recharging, your account will be automatically debited according to the energy stored in your battery.
As you can see, everything is centralised around your account linked to the Tesla app. In addition to recharging charges, you can be taxed if you occupy a parking space that includes a recharging point, without recharging there.
This is all the more true if the station at which you are immobilised is occupied by more than 50 % of other users. The purpose of this tax is to relieve congestion at the stations and prevent them from having too low a turnover rate. It also prevents some motorists from being unable to recharge while others have full batteries.
Where can I find Tesla charging stations?
Until now, Superchargers have only been accessible to motorists who own a vehicle in the Tesla range. However, the American brand is now diversifying its target market by reaching out to all motorists who use electric vehicles. So, in addition to wall connectors, Tesla is opening up its Superchargers to electric vehicles of all makes. To connect to the Supercharger, all you need is a cable. CCS.
To access these ultra-fast charging stationsFor more information, visit the Tesla website or app. They are all referenced on a map updated in real time by the company.
Obviously, it's good news that Tesla is making its charging network available to all motorists. In the long term, this will further democratise the electric car. In this respect, giving motorists access to more and more recharging stations to facilitate their long-distance journeys could convince more and more drivers to switch to electric cars.
For some time now, some of the superchargers have also been accessible to all cars. Previously, they were available exclusively to vehicles from the American brand. We tell you more about it in this video.
What type of electric vehicle is compatible with Tesla charging stations?
As previously mentioned, Tesla is committed to the democratisation of electric vehicles. In this respect, all vehicles are compatible with Tesla's charging points since the third-generation home charging point. All you need is a cable and a type 2 plug to charge on the third-generation Wall Connector and a CCS cable for Superchargers.
How long does it take to recharge a Tesla?
The recharging time of an electric vehicle depends on the energy capacity of its battery and the charging power to which it is subjected.
Recharge time per model from 20 to 80 % (optimum charge level to avoid wearing out the battery too quickly) :
| Véhicule | 3,7 kW | 7,4 kW | 11 kW | 250 kW |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Tesla Model 3 | 18h30 | 9h15 | 6h16 | 25 minutes |
Tesla Model Y | 24h | 12h | 8h15 | 27 minutes |
Tesla Model S | 30h15 | 15h15 | 10h15 | 30 minutes |
Tesla Model X | 30h15 | 15h15 | 10h15 | 30 minutes |
To find out more, click here: Charging your electric vehicle - types of plugs and charging methods
In conclusion
Tesla wants to make its product ranges accessible to everyone. This positioning was initially accompanied by aTesla Model 3 with a list price of €41,990. This price gave access to the environmental bonus and the conversion premium and thus have a supposedly top-of-the-range product at a lower cost. However, this has changed, and Tesla has had no choice but to increase its prices to cover the losses incurred by the various shortages of raw materials, which have led to additional delivery times.
Now, with its fully compatible recharging point and its opening to electric vehicles of other makes Superchargers, Tesla wants to diversify its customer base as much as possible. At the same time, the American brand wants to democratise electric vehicles and increase the number of potential customers. So far, they're on the right track, to say the least.
Good to know: with falling prices, the Tesla Model 3 is also eligible for ecological bonus from January 2023 !
If you would like to find out more aboutsupport for the installation of charging points for private customers in 2024For more information, see our article on this subject.
