Electric Cars: The Basics
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Company Overview: Tesla
Tesla Inc. (formerly Tesla Motors Inc.) was founded by American engineers, Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning in 2003. They named the Palo Alto based company, Tesla, as a tribute to the engineer Nikola Tesla. In fact, Elon Musk (Co-Founder, Tesla) become involved with the company post the founding of Tesla Motors. He was the lead investor in the 2004 Series A investment round.
In 2008, Tesla unveiled its first zero-emission electric vehicle (EV), the all-electric Roadster. As they say, the rest is history. Tesla, Inc is a publicly listed company and has a market value higher than any other automotive manufacturer. Elon Musk is also ranked as one of the richest individuals in the world. According to Bloomberg Billionaires Index, he is ranked second with a net worth of US$187 billion.
Tesla has the following battery-electric vehicle (BEV) models either in production or in development. In 2020, the EV company surpassed a production volume of 1 million plug-in electric cars.
- The all-electric Tesla Model S
- The all-electric Tesla Model 3
- The all-electric Tesla Model X
- The all-electric Tesla Model Y
- The all-electric Tesla Roadster
- The all-electric Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla also sells battery energy storage, solar panels, solar roof and other EV charging related equipment and accessories. Tesla also owns and operates a vast public network of Tesla Superchargers (40,000+ globally). The Tesla EV charger is compatible with all Type 2 electric vehicles (Tesla and other manufacturers).
Global EV Charging Portfolio: Overview
Overview | |
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Residential EV chargers (AC): | Yes |
Business EV chargers (AC): | Yes |
Public EV Chargers (DC): | Yes (Tesla Superchargers) |
Untethered (socket only) EV chargers: | No |
Tethered EV chargers: | Yes |
Smart EV chargers: | Yes |
Solar Compatible: | Yes (via Powerwall) |
Warranty: | 4 years |
Available via e-zoomed: | Yes |
PROS | CONS |
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High quality EV chargers from a reputable EV company with a 4 year standard warranty | Only compatible with solar PV via the Powerwall |
Attractive sleek design and easy installation | Does not include SIM connectivity |
Power sharing compatible | Limited choice of colours |
Significant improvement compared to previous generation 2 charger | Standard cable only 2.5m. Can be upgraded to longer cable (7.3m) at an addition cost |
Residential Charging
Home Charging | |
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Product name: | Generation 3 Wall Connector (3rd Generation) |
Smart: | Yes |
Approved for grant: | Yes |
Product range: | Up to 22 kW (Tethered/ Type 2) |
Prices from (not including grant): | £499 (including VAT) |
Generation 3 Home Wall Connector
Tesla Home EV Charger (credit: Tesla)
Key Features | |
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Model: | Generation 3 Wall Connector |
Charging Speed: | Wall Connector is compatible with Model S, Model 3, Model X, Model Y and all EV’s with a Type 2 charging port and is capable of providing up to 44 miles of range per hour of charge, with up to 16.6kW on Model S or X on a Three Phase Connection / 48 amp output, depending on model |
Voltage and Wiring: | 1-phase 230 V L-N/ 3-phase 230 V L-L/ 3-phase 400 V L-L |
Current Output Range: | Maximum 32 A |
Supported Earthing Scheme: | TN/TT/IT |
Frequency: | 50/60 Hz |
Cable Length: | 7.3 m (24 ft) or 2.6 m (8.5 ft) |
Wall Connector Dimensions: | Height: 345 mm (13.6 in) |
Width: 155 mm (6.1 in) | |
Depth: 110 mm (4.3 in) | |
Weight (including wirebox): | 6.8 kg (15 lb) |
Operating Temperature: | -30˚C to 50˚C (-22˚F to 122˚F) |
Storage Temperature: | -40˚C to 85˚C (-40˚F to 185˚F) |
Enclosure Rating: | IP 55 |
Residual Current Detection: | Integrated (Type A + DC 6 mA) |
Wi-Fi: | 2.4 GHz, 802.11b/g/n (can receive over-the-air updates) |
LED Light Strip: | Charging Status |
Certifications: | CE, IEC 61851-1 CB |
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