In an effort to standardize and entice non-Tesla electric vehicle owners, Tesla has launched its very own J1772 Wall Connector for $550.
The J1772 is the native charging cable for other EVs like Chevrolet Volt and Nissan Leaf and was previously referred to as the de facto for EV charging. Tesla’s J1772 Wall Connector is similar to their regular Wall Connector for its vehicles, however it costs $550 USD.
Some customers with a Tesla and another EV may want this Wall Connector to be able to charge both of their vehicles. If you live in North America and plan on using this J1772 Wall Connector to charge your Tesla, you’ll need an additional SAE J1772 charging adapter to charge your vehicle.
According to the J1772’s product page, it’s capable of adding up to 44 miles of range per hour. It comes with a 24-foot cable, multiple power settings, and a versatile indoor/outdoor design.
It’s also capable of power sharing in order to maximize existing electrical infrastructure for your home or business. Distributing the power to other vehicles charging with a shared connector allows both vehicles to charge simultaneously, albeit more slowly.
Tesla’s expansive network of Superchargers and battery technology has placed them in a unique position and years ahead of their competition. The Austin-based automotive company started opening up its Supercharging network to other electric vehicles in November 2021 with countries like Norway, Sweden, Germany, and Iceland being a few of the first to receive this expansion.
Opening up Tesla’s Supercharger network to non-Tesla EVs in North America may increase congestion. This is especially true in California, a hotspot for Teslas and EVs due to the state’s generous EV rebates and incentives. Tesla’s Supercharger network in Southern California is impressive, but wait times to charge can still be an issue.
Will Tesla offer a wall connector with the CCS 1 in the future? Will they offer interchangeable connectors? We hope so, as this would fall right into Tesla and Musk’s vision of accelerating the adoption of clean and sustainable energy.
