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The best home charger for a Tesla Model Y
Updated
The Model Y has a NACS (Tesla-style) charge port. Most trims accept up to 48A, which is 11.5 kW. Some rear-wheel-drive and standard-range versions are limited to 32A, which is 7.7 kW. Check your own car before you pay for a 60A circuit, because a 48A charger adds no speed to a 32A car.
How to check your Model Y's limit
- Open the charging screen on the car's touchscreen while it is plugged in to a Level 2 charger. It shows the amps in use and the maximum, such as 32/32A or 48/48A.
- Or look up your exact trim and year in the owner's manual under charging specifications, listed as the onboard charger.
We did not confirm the limit for every trim and year, so trust the car's own screen over any chart.
What each limit means at home
| Your car's limit | Charger to buy | Breaker | Range added per hour (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32A | 32A or 40A unit | 40A or 50A | 23 miles |
| 48A | 40A plug-in is plenty. 48A hardwired if you want the most | 50A or 60A | 29 to 34 miles |
Range per hour uses 3.3 miles per kWh and 10% loss, the same as our charge time calculator. Put your own battery size in the calculator to see your overnight time. For most drivers, 40A refills a day of driving in two to three hours.
The picks
- Tesla's own Wall Connector is the default choice for a Tesla-only home. Tesla sells it directly. We do not link it here.
- EVIQO NACS 48A hardwired: a native NACS plug, so no adapter. The listing states ETL certification and an IP66 / NEMA 4 housing, which suits a driveway install. Owners with Teslas say it works without fuss. Caveat: it has only a small number of reviews, and a NACS-only charger is less flexible if a J1772 car joins the household.
- Emporia 48A: a UL listed J1772 charger that works plugged in at up to 40A or hardwired at 48A. You use a J1772 adapter on the Model Y. Many Teslas shipped with one. Caveat: the adapter is one more part to keep track of. See our adapter page.
- EVIQO 40A plug-in: a good match for a 32A car or an existing 14-50 outlet, also with an adapter. Caveat: newer brand, and it needs a 50A circuit.
Plug-in or hardwired?
A 48A car only reaches 48A on a hardwired charger with a 60A circuit. Plug-in units top out at 40A. For most Model Y owners the gap is about 5 miles of range per hour, which rarely matters overnight. Read plug-in vs hardwired and what drives install cost before you choose. All seven picks are on the best chargers page.
Electrical caveat: this page is general information, not electrical advice for your house. Circuits, outlets and breakers for EV charging should be checked or installed by a licensed electrician, to your local code, with a permit where required.