Tesla Mobile Connector

Tesla Mobile Connector is a Level 1/Level 2 dual-input home EV charger from Tesla with up to 32 A (7.68 kW) output and a NACS connector — 19 ft cable, non-networked operation.

MSRP: $300

Our take

At $300 list, this is one of the few units in the database with a published price, and its certified standby of 0.43 W is close to nothing — about 4 kWh a year. It is a dual-voltage design: 32 A and 7.68 kW on a 240 V supply for roughly 27 miles of range per hour (a rate 25 of 29 tracked EVs accept in full), falling back to 120 V where that is all there is. The NACS connector is Tesla-native; J1772 cars need their own adapter. The 19-foot cable trails the 22-foot median of its small cohort, and there is no Wi-Fi.

Charging
Connector type NACS
Max output current 32 A
Max output power 7.68 kW
Input voltage 240 V
Installation
Installation plug-in
Cable length 19 ft
Plug type NEMA 5-15 / NEMA 14-50
Smart features
Wi-Fi / app connected No
Certification
ENERGY STAR certified Yes
Efficiency
Standby power draw 0.43 W

How fast does the Tesla Mobile Connector charge?

Real charging speed is the lower of the charger's 7.68 kW output and each vehicle's onboard AC limit. Full-charge times and range added per hour on the Tesla Mobile Connector:

Vehicle Real rate 0–100% Range/hr
Tesla Model Y 7.68 kW 9.8 h 33 mi
Tesla Model 3 7.68 kW 9.8 h 37 mi
Ford Mustang Mach-E 7.68 kW 11.8 h 27 mi
Chevrolet Equinox EV 7.68 kW 11.1 h 29 mi
Hyundai Ioniq 5 7.68 kW 10.9 h 29 mi
Ford F-150 Lightning 7.68 kW 17.1 h 19 mi

EV compatibility

The Tesla Mobile Connector's NACS connector plugs directly into 6 of the 29 EVs tracked in this database. The other 23 (BMW i4, BMW iX, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Chevrolet Bolt EUV, Chevrolet Equinox EV, Chevrolet Silverado EV, Ford F-150 Lightning, Ford Mustang Mach-E, Honda Prologue, Hyundai Ioniq 6, Hyundai Kona Electric, Kia EV6, Kia EV9, Kia Niro EV, Lucid Air, Nissan Ariya, Nissan Leaf, Polestar 2, Rivian R1S, Rivian R1T, Subaru Solterra, Toyota bZ4X, Volkswagen ID.4) work with it too — requires a NACS-to-J1772 adapter, sold separately.

Unsure which port your car has? See J1772 vs NACS for home charging.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Tesla Mobile Connector ENERGY STAR certified?

Yes, the Tesla Mobile Connector is ENERGY STAR certified for standby energy efficiency.

Does the Tesla Mobile Connector have Wi-Fi or app control?

No, the Tesla Mobile Connector is a non-networked charger without app connectivity.

What size breaker does the Tesla Mobile Connector need?

At its maximum 32 A output the Tesla Mobile Connector needs at least a 40 A circuit, per the NEC rule that continuous loads may use only 80% of breaker capacity.

Does the Tesla Mobile Connector need to be hardwired?

No, the Tesla Mobile Connector plugs into an outlet (NEMA 5-15 / NEMA 14-50).

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