[Cabntguy56]

Thanks for adding me to the group. I received my lightning in November and picking up my wife’s Tesla on Friday. I have the pro charger installed in my house and was thinking I would be able to charge the Tesla with it. Sounds like this is not the case. Does anyone now what charger I could buy that would do both? I have a 100 amp dedicated breaker for whichever one I will need.

 

[Junk in the Frunk]

Welcome to the forum, @Cabntguy56!

I assume the problem you're looking to solve is about the shape of the connector (Tesla's proprietary plug is different from the J1172 connector everyone else uses), but let me know if I've got that wrong.
I've never spent any real time with a Tesla, but I suspect you just need something like this -- an adapter that will go on the Level 2 charger and fit your wife's Tesla - https://shop.tesla.com/product/sae-j1772-charging-adapter

That said, there's got to be someone here with the same two car fleet as you, so hopefully someone can hop in with some specific advice on how they solved the problem.

Off-topic questions: What model of Tesla are you getting, and how do you like the Lightning?

 

[Cabntguy56]

Thx for your feedback. To clarify, I thought this would be pretty simple being new to the EV market. I just assumed that once I had my Ford charger all installed, I would be able to simply plug-in the Tesla using an adapter, but this doesn’t seem to be the case. There are adaptors on the market that it sounds like people have tried carving out a piece to be able to except it and it seems iffy whether this works or not. I’m more like looking for someone who has maybe purchased a different charger other than the Ford one that will do both the Ford and the Tesla without using a sketchy adapter. I’m willing to buy a different one, just want one that will do both. Btw, I absolutely love my lightning!!! And it’s just a standard range model 3 that we bought.

 

[cwstnsko]

If you are not planning to use the FCSP to connect to the HIS for home backup, then I’d sell it and buy an older Tesla Gen2 HPWC and an 80a TeslaTap. This will connect to your existing circuit, charge the Tesla without an adapter and charge the Lighthing ER at the full 80 amps using the TeslaTap

 

[Cabntguy56]

Nice, thanks. Sounds like the Tesla charger is the way to go then. Originally I was thinking of using it for home back up power until I looked into it further and discovered that’s another 3 grand more for the back up power grid kill switch that’s required (kinda misleading by ford in my opinion), extension cords is a much cheaper way of going I’m thinking, but hey correct me if I’m wrong on this. Just my understanding when I briefly looked into it.

 

[heliian]

Your Tesla should come with the adapter.

 

[R.I.P.]

With two EVs it is not hard to imagine that eventually you will want them both plugged in at the same time. Using the Tesla wall connector will allow you to add a second one for the second vehicle, Tesla or not, without having to upgrade your wiring. End up with a third? Just add another wall unit. Being sure to go with a model that allows load sharing will future-proof your garage.

 

[KElkhorn]

With two EVs it is not hard to imagine that eventually you will want them both plugged in at the same time. Using the Tesla wall connector will allow you to add a second one for the second vehicle, Tesla or not, without having to upgrade your wiring. End up with a third? Just add another wall unit. Being sure to go with a model that allows load sharing will future-proof your garage.

Replace that charge station pro with a 100 Amp sub panel, and throw in two Tesla or other chargers, should be all set.

 

[quikag]

Wait the FCSP can't charge a Tesla even with the Tesla adapter on the J1772 FCSP plug?

 

[KElkhorn]

Wait the FCSP can't charge a Tesla even with the Tesla adapter on the J1772 FCSP plug?

It uses a CCS plug, not a J1772 plug. I haven't tested, but I believe the CCS to Tesla adapters utilize the DC contacts instead of the AC contacts. If you dig through threads here, I believe someone got a J1772 extension and removed a bit of plastic so it would plug into the CCS plug, sort of solving the issue.

 

[quikag]

It uses a CCS plug, not a J1772 plug. I haven't tested, but I believe the CCS to Tesla adapters utilize the DC contacts instead of the AC contacts. If you dig through threads here, I believe someone got a J1772 extension and removed a bit of plastic so it would plug into the CCS plug, sort of solving the issue.

Crap, I did not know that. Thank you for the clarification. Guess I need to do some more homework as we got a Model Y on order and I have the FCSP already wired into the house for the Lightning.

That said, we may cancel the Model Y order as I got notified I can order a Lyriq dual motor tomorrow morning. We shall see. To that point, do they make CCS to J1772 adapters? That should work for the Lyriq. Wonder if they make CCS to J1772 to Tesla adapters? Plug two adapters on top of each other??!!?

 

[KElkhorn]

I think Lyric should be fine with CCS adapter, as it should have a CCS plug, it will just use the J1772 portion.

 

[emmelj]

I have a Tesla and Lightning. Decided to go with Tesla Wall Charger and purchase the Lectron Tesla to J1772 adapter. The Wall Charger will pull 48 amps max. Works perfect for my needs.

 

[Voltz]

I have a Tesla and Lightning. Decided to go with Tesla Wall Charger and purchase the Lectron Tesla to J1772 adapter. The Wall Charger will pull 48 amps max. Works perfect for my needs.

Tesla sells a J1772 EVSE. So, you could use the Tesla adapter that comes with the car and the J1772 for the Lightning. I see that it's $125 more than the Tesla Wall Connector. I don't think it was that way a few months ago.

J1772 Wall Connector

Our J1772 Wall Connector is a convenient charging solution for Tesla and non-Tesla electric vehicles alike, and is ideal for houses, apartments, hospitality properties and workplaces. With up to 44 miles of range added per hour, a 24-foot cable, multiple power settings and a versatile...

shop.tesla.com

 

[emmelj]

Tesla sells a J1772 EVSE. So, you could use the Tesla adapter that comes with the car and the J1772 for the Lightning. I see that it's $125 more than the Tesla Wall Connector. I don't think it was that way a few months ago.

J1772 Wall Connector

Our J1772 Wall Connector is a convenient charging solution for Tesla and non-Tesla electric vehicles alike, and is ideal for houses, apartments, hospitality properties and workplaces. With up to 44 miles of range added per hour, a 24-foot cable, multiple power settings and a versatile...

shop.tesla.com

Tesla sells a J1772 EVSE. So, you could use the Tesla adapter that comes with the car and the J1772 for the Lightning. I see that it's $125 more than the Tesla Wall Connector. I don't think it was that way a few months ago.

J1772 Wall Connector

Our J1772 Wall Connector is a convenient charging solution for Tesla and non-Tesla electric vehicles alike, and is ideal for houses, apartments, hospitality properties and workplaces. With up to 44 miles of range added per hour, a 24-foot cable, multiple power settings and a versatile...

shop.tesla.com

Yes, was looking at that one, but, it's the wife Tesla. She didn't want to have to put the adapter on every time while charging her car. LOL

 

[KElkhorn]

Yes, was looking at that one, but, it's the wife Tesla. She didn't want to have to put the adapter on every time while charging her car. LOL

The other advantage to the Tesla Wall Connecter and then TeslaTap adapter would be the ability to take it with you, and use at Tesla Destination chargers (NOT Superchargers). The TeslaTap mini runs about $300 but is rated for the full 80 amps, and would also work on future non-tesla EV's. I don't think the Lectron adapters are rated at 80 Amps.

 

[cwstnsko]

Tesla sells a J1772 EVSE. So, you could use the Tesla adapter that comes with the car and the J1772 for the Lightning. I see that it's $125 more than the Tesla Wall Connector. I don't think it was that way a few months ago.

J1772 Wall Connector

Our J1772 Wall Connector is a convenient charging solution for Tesla and non-Tesla electric vehicles alike, and is ideal for houses, apartments, hospitality properties and workplaces. With up to 44 miles of range added per hour, a 24-foot cable, multiple power settings and a versatile...

shop.tesla.com

The Telsa Wall Connector with the J1772 is 48A, just like the regular Tesla Wall Charger

The older Gen2 Wall Charger is the one that works well for the ER Lightning with an 80a adapter, since it can charge at 80a.

 

[Patrick johnson]

Thanks for adding me to the group. I received my lightning in November and picking up my wife’s Tesla Kodi nox on Friday. I have the pro charger installed in my house and was thinking I would be able to charge the Tesla with it. Sounds like this is not the case. Does anyone now what charger I could buy that would do both? I have a 100 amp dedicated breaker for whichever one I will need.

Welcome to the forum