At a Glance: Tesla EV Chargers Score 2.75 out of 5
Solar Choice has developed a transparent scorecard to evaluate all the EV Chargers available on the market.
Price: $$$$$: The Tesla Gen 3 EV Charger is priced around $800 making it one of the cheapest chargers on the market.
- Company Backing in Australia: Tesla are well known as one of the largest EV makers in the world and have an established trading history and reputation. They have a local office in Australia and plenty of support staff. Their support for EV Chargers is lower, we’ve spent hours on hold trying to clarify some details of their offer. We score them 4 out of 5 for company backing, only missing some a point for being difficult to get in touch with.
- Warranty Offer: In Australia EV Chargers range from a 1 year warranty through to 5 years. The vast majority of EV chargers offer a 2 years warranty. In our scorecard we offer 1 point per year, which gives Tesla 4 points for their 4 year warranty (although the warranty drops to 1 year for commercial use).
- Solar Compatibility: Tesla’s EV Charger will only work with solar if you also have a Tesla Powerwall. This is pretty impractical as very few EV drivers will have a Tesla Powerwall which costs around $15,000 to have installed. We score this 1 point.
- Functionality: The Tesla wall connector is not a feature rich charger. It does not come with OCPP or load balancing capability and there is no LCD screen to display the charging status. It does however come with an extra long 7.3m cable and has a great environmental protection rating of IP65. We score the Tesla EV Charger 2 out of 5 for functionality.
Overall 2.75 out of 5 is an mid to low range score in our scoring system with most of the points coming from their company backing and warranty. This is a low cost, low functionality charger that suits simple requirements.
Company Overview
Tesla popular models and comparison of features
Tesla offers one model of wall connector with the current model being the GEN 3 and it is compatible with both single and three-phase power. It comes with a 7.3m inbuilt cable which is longer than many other EV Charger brands which typically offer 4m to 6m. The Tesla Gen 3 charger also can be customised with a number of different faceplate colour options available.
| Product Name | Tesla GEN 3 Wall Connector |
| Product Image |  |
| Price (Approx. AUD price RRP inc. GST) | $800 |
| Phases | Single or 3-phase options |
| Country of manufacture | USA |
| EV compatibility | All EVs via Type 2 plug (Tesla or Non-Tesla Vehicles) |
| Enclosure dimensions | 345 x 155 x 110 mm |
| Weight | 4.5kg |
| Operating Temperature | -30˚C to 50˚C |
| Charge cable length | 7.3m |
| Solar self-consumption optimisation? | No |
| Internet connection? | Wifi Only – no ethernet |
| App control | Tesla App |
| Weather resistance | Indoor & Outdoor Rated |
| IP rating | IP-65 |
| Warranty (years) | Manufacturing warranty (Personal Use – 48 months & Commercial Use 12 months.) |
| Datasheet | Tesla Wall Connector Datasheet |
How fast will a Tesla Gen 3 charge your vehicle?
| ***For a car size of 100kWh capacity | |
| Gen 3 Wall Connector Details/ output power | Charge Speed (Kilometers of range per hour of Charge) km/h |
| 3 Phase – 16A /11kW | 60 |
| Single Phase 32A /7.4kW | 38 |
| Single Phase 16A /3.5kW | 19 |
| Single Phase 10A /2.3kW | 13 |
What we like about Tesla Gen 3 chargers
The fact that this charger can be used with both 3 phase or single phase means it offers straightforward installation suitable for most Australian homes. The associated app is intuitive, facilitating effortless monitoring of charging at various times. The WiFi connectivity, not present in the Gen 2 model, was a crucial element that has been rectified in the current model.
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How much does a Tesla EV Charger cost?
You can buy the Tesla Gen 3 Wall Charger on their website for $800 and have it shipped directly to your home for free. Accredited installers may be able to obtain a better wholesale rate so you should consider getting a quote for supply and install from an EV charger installer.
Installation costs
The cost of installation may differ based on your home’s charging equipment and electrical setup. A basic installation usually starts at around $600 and would normally take a couple of hours to complete.
Things like extra long cable runs, switchboard modifications or trenching requirements can add to the costs, so installers usually ask for detailed photos of your home to prepare a quote.
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Tesla’s warranty and service offer for Australian customers
For regular residential use, the Tesla EV Charger’s warranty extends for 4 years from the invoice date, while for standard commercial use, the warranty lasts for 12 months from the invoice date.
The warranty for personal use is one of the longest warranties on the market for an EV charger with most warranties being 2 or 3 years.
Tesla do have a local Australian office and service team to assist you if any issues arise during the warranty period, although we had a lot of trouble getting anyone on the phone to fact-check some parts of this review.
Should I buy a Tesla EV charger?
The EV Charger’s sleek appearance can be colour-matched to your vehicle which is a nice touch. However the Tesla Gen 3 wall connector lacks some functionality that EV owners would expect to receive like smart integration with your solar system (if you don’t have a Tesla Powerwall).
The charger device also does not have OCPP 1.6 which enables third party monitoring and control, so you are stuck with the Tesla app.
Despite the low price point, we think the Tesla Wall Connector is really only an option for Tesla-only houses who own a Tesla and a Tesla Powerwall to enable solar charging.
FAQ
Yes almost all modern EVs with a type 2 charger will work with the Tesla wall charger in Australia. The Nissan leaf is one of the exceptions.
Tesla currently only offers one model of wall charger, the latest model is currently the GEN 3 wall connector. You can read about its features in more detail above.
In Australia as of April 2024 the Tesla GEN 3 wall connector cost $800 plus installation.
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Reviews from Australians who have installed Tesla EV Chargers
Great and tidy looking charger, efficient, very happy.
See above. Full integration with battery, app and vehicles. Can't ask for any more. Cable is sufficiently long and robust to charge to 7m from the charger.
I realised that I didn’t need a smart EV charger becuase my home energy management (Amber) can talk directly to the Tesla and in any case all I really needed was ability to control the time when it charges being when wholesale import prices are low. Time of charge can can all be set using Tesla scheduled charging, or setting time of use Tarrifs in the Tesla charger part of the app (integrates perfectly with the Tesla app), or with Amber’s relatively EV optimisation / charging controls. In summary while it’s not a ‘smart charger’ per se, time and tarrif based charging controls are available (either in Tesla app or in a third party app like Amber), it’s high quality, and it integrates seamlessly.
Fits seamlessly into the standard Tesla app and does exactly what it says on the tin. The Gen 3 Tesla Wall Charger will be perfect when they deliver the promised OCPP 2.0.1 implementation by the end of 2024 to meet new South Australian regulations.
The Tesla Gen 3 charger seems well suited for my use. Main complain would be the difficulty with the setup as multi apps were required for this.
Although we own a BYD vehicle the Tesla charger has the features we need and integrates well through the TESLA app with our existing home TESLA battery backed solar energy system.
User friendly. Fast charge
Works as intended
Happy with the charger
Yes
Review left 3 years after system installed
15 amp works well with panels
Review left 3 years after system installed
