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Level 2 charger sizing / on board charger size.

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So standard range has 11.3kwh input on on-board charger.

1. 48amp charger is 11.5kwh
2. 40amp is 9.6kwh

Any benefit/drawback using 48amp for standard range?

Any "45" amp chargers?
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ChasingCoral
Fryballin said:
Looking at getting a Tesla to J1772 adapter for Tesla Destination chargers at Motels and places. What is the maximum amperage the Ford Lightning Extended range can accept with the J1772 in this type of scenario? Is it 48 amps?
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Nominally 80A.
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ChasingCoral said:
Did you use the lubricant that came with it?
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:) There was none included and that isn't a good solution either. They need to work on their design just a tad.

Lubricant would only make a mess as you store it or take it with you and collect grime that you'd never want inside of it.
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GDN said:
:) There was none included and that isn't a good solution either. They need to work on their design just a tad.

Lubricant would only make a mess as you store it or take it with you and collect grime that you'd never want inside of it.
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Maybe a dry lube? :unsure:

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btreece
You should probably use dielectric grease instead.
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btreece said:
You should probably use dielectric grease instead.
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If actually applying to the electrical contacts, I agree. I don't think that the contacts are what is tight/sticking however; it is the collar. Since the collar does not conduct electricity, but would be subject to dirt/grime, dielectric might not be the best...?

Then again, maybe I am overthinking it. Happens sometimes. :geek:
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ChasingCoral
The lubricant goes on the inside of the plastic collar into which you insert the Tesla charging plug.
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btreece
Agreeing with 208, if not for the electrical connectors then dielectric grease would not be the best.
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Thanks for the feedback. I figured dialectic either way and truly I wasn't sure if @ChasingCoral was joking or serious. I had not heard of anyone using it. I also agree it is the collar not the pins themselves.
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ChasingCoral
GDN said:
Thanks for the feedback. I figured dialectic either way and truly I wasn't sure if @ChasingCoral was joking or serious. I had not heard of anyone using it. I also agree it is the collar not the pins themselves.
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My Tesla Tap came with a small tube of silicone lubricant and instructions. No joke and no I’m joking emoji.
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Buzz Lightning
Does lightning come with a level 1 charger? My truck won’t arrive till spring but I already installed a 80amp breaker and setup a 50amp box outside to plug in 240v wand to truck. I’m not sure if I’m going to order the pro board charger so just want to make sure truck comes with a level 1 and what’s the charge time on 50amp plug. Any feedback is appreciated
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Buzz Lightning said:
Does lightning come with a level 1 charger? My truck won’t arrive till spring but I already installed a 80amp breaker and setup a 50amp box outside to plug in 240v wand to truck. I’m not sure if I’m going to order the pro board charger so just want to make sure truck comes with a level 1 and what’s the charge time on 50amp plug. Any feedback is appreciated
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Portable charger is level 1 or 2 but you need to buy it now.
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Buzz Lightning
THEsocalledfan said:
Portable charger is level 1 or 2 but you need to buy it now.
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Thanks for the info. In order for me to qualify for the tax rebate, I had to remove the $500 charger from the build. That dropped MSRP to slightly under $80k. Now I’ll look for the charger online to purchase outside the build
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Buzz Lightning said:
Thanks for the info. In order for me to qualify for the tax rebate, I had to remove the $500 charger from the build. That dropped MSRP to slightly under $80k. Now I’ll look for the charger online to purchase outside the build
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The far better cord made by Tesla is less than half the price @ $230 including shipping.
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Buzz Lightning
R.I.P. said:
The far better cord made by Tesla is less than half the price @ $230 including shipping.
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Can you please provide the model # or link? I’d like to order in preparation.
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Buzz Lightning said:
Can you please provide the model # or link? I’d like to order in preparation.
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Mobile Connector https://shop.tesla.com/product/mobile-connector?sku=1763817-00-A
You will also need / want a Tesla tap so that you can charge at the ubiquitous free Tesla destination chargers out there:

TeslaTap MINI - Lightning Version

www.umc-j1772.com www.umc-j1772.com
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Buzz Lightning
R.I.P. said:
Mobile Connector https://shop.tesla.com/product/mobile-connector?sku=1763817-00-A
You will also need / want a Tesla tap so that you can charge at the ubiquitous free Tesla destination chargers out there:

TeslaTap MINI - Lightning Version

www.umc-j1772.com www.umc-j1772.com
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Thank you very much. I will absolutely get the tap as there is always a 50% chance the super chargers for non teslas don’t work.
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