As always, this is Matt from Frunk To Trunk. Our two Model Ys share home charging at our house. Here is how the main options compare, using Tesla’s own charging numbers, and how to decide which one fits your home.
The short answer
- Best overall: a hardwired Tesla Wall Connector if you are willing to pay for the install. It is the fastest home option.
- Best if you already have a NEMA 14-50 outlet: a 40A plug-in charger such as the EVDance Flux Pro. No hardwiring, and more power than the Mobile Connector on the same outlet.
- Best on a budget or for light driving: Tesla’s Mobile Connector with the NEMA 14-50 adapter.
Tesla’s charging speeds, side by side
| Option | Circuit | Max output | Model Y range per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile Connector, NEMA 5-15 (household outlet) | 120 V / 15 A | 12 A | 5 mi |
| Mobile Connector, NEMA 14-50 adapter | 240 V / 50 A | 32 A | 27 mi |
| Wall Connector on a 50 A breaker | 240 V / 50 A | 40 A (9.6 kW) | 37 mi |
| Wall Connector on a 60 A breaker | 240 V / 60 A | 48 A (11.5 kW) | 44 mi |
From Tesla’s Wall Connector and Mobile Connector support pages, checked Oct 23, 2026. All speeds are approximate.
Important: Tesla notes that the Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive, Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive and Model Y All-Wheel Drive charge at up to 32 A (7.7 kW, about 30 miles of range per hour). On those cars, a 40 A or 48 A charger will not charge any faster than 32 A. Tap the lightning bolt icon on your touchscreen to see your car’s max amperage.
Option 1: Tesla Wall Connector
The Wall Connector is Tesla’s recommended home charger. It is hardwired by an electrician, outputs up to 48 A on a 60 A circuit, and can be installed on smaller breakers if your panel is tight. It connects to Wi-Fi for scheduling and updates, and works indoors or outdoors. The trade-off is the install cost and time.
Option 2: Mobile Connector
The Mobile Connector has a 20 ft cable and comes with adapters for a standard household outlet and a NEMA 14-50 outlet. On a NEMA 14-50 it tops out at 32 A. That is plenty for many commuters who plug in every night, but slower than the other options.
Option 3: a 40A plug-in NEMA 14-50 charger
A plug-in Level 2 charger sits in between. The EVDance Flux Pro is a 40 A NACS charger that plugs straight into a NEMA 14-50 outlet, with a 25 ft cable and app control. Forty amps is the most a 50 A circuit should carry for continuous charging, which is the same output Tesla lists for a Wall Connector on a 50 A breaker. EVDance (code EVDFTT, 25% off).
A plug-in charger is only as good as the outlet. Have an electrician confirm the circuit and use a good-quality NEMA 14-50 receptacle rated for EV charging.
What does charging cost? Try the Tesla charging cost calculator to compare home charging, Supercharging and gas for your own miles and rates.
Two Teslas, one garage
Sharing home charging between two cars is easier than most people expect, because most nights each car only needs a top-up. A few things that make it work:
- Cable reach. Mount the charger where the cable reaches both charge ports, or plan to swap parking spots.
- Scheduled charging. Set each car to charge at different times, ideally off-peak if your utility offers it.
- A second charger on its own circuit if both cars regularly need a lot of range overnight. Ask your electrician whether your panel can support it.
Need extra reach? EVDance also sells EV extension cords. Check the listing for the connector type and amperage before you buy.
On the road
For trips, EVJECT (code FRUNKTOTRUNK, 30% off) makes NACS charging adapters, and JOWUA lists a NEMA 6-20 adapter for the Mobile Connector (JOWUA (code MATT25, 5% off)). Charging in cold weather? See Tesla Winter Driving Tips.
FAQ
For most owners, a hardwired Tesla Wall Connector is the fastest home option at up to 48 A. If you already have a NEMA 14-50 outlet, a 40 A plug-in charger like the EVDance Flux Pro gives you more speed than the Mobile Connector without hardwiring.
With the Mobile Connector, Tesla lists up to 32 A, about 27 miles of range per hour for a Model Y. A 40 A charger on the same outlet can deliver more if your car supports it; Tesla lists about 37 miles per hour for a Model Y at 40 A.
Only if your car supports it. Tesla notes the Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive and Model Y All-Wheel Drive (and Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive) charge at up to 32 A at home. Check the lightning bolt icon on your touchscreen for your car's max.
Yes. Most nights each car only needs a top-up, so taking turns or scheduling charging works for many homes. Plan for cable reach to both charge ports.
Yes. Code EVDFTT takes 25% off at EVDance.
