Tesla Universal Wall Connector review: Worth buying for home charging?

Whether you own a Tesla or any other electric vehicle (EV), this charger — Tesla Universal Wall Connector - Home EV charger — is best for charging with efficient power. It monitors and manage your charging schedule and usage from the Tesla app. 

At max power, Tesla estimates that you'll be able to recoup up to 44 miles of range per hour while connected to the Universal Wall Charger. You will get the Tesla Universal Wall Connector with both a NACS and J1772 connector, meaning that it should be able to charge any vehicle sold in North America. There would be no need to lug around additional adapters to recharge your vehicle.

Surprisingly, you can change the colour of the front plates on the Wall Connector with a option of four colours: Solid black, red multi-coat, deep magnetic blue and midnight silver metallic. Priced at $550, the Tesla Wall Connector is ideal and pretty cost effective when stacked up against other premium EV chargers.

Universal Wall Connector specs

• Voltage: 200-240 V AV
• Max current output: 48 amps
• Power output: Up to 11.5kW
• WiFi: 24 GHz 802.11 b/g/n
• Dimensions: 13.6'x 6.1"x4.3"
• Cable length: 24*
• Installation: Indoor/Outdoor
• Compliance: cULus listed 
• Safety: Integrated GFCI
• Firmware updates: Over-the-air via WiFi
• Compatibility: Most North American EVs
• Power management: 3 features

There's a Tesla app, which you can use to schedule charging and view energy consumption of your Universal Wall Connector, regardless of whether you own a Tesla or a non-Tesla electric vehicle. 

Pros

1. It has an innovative integrated adapter, which eliminates the need for separate adapters for charging any EV.
2. The Tesla Wall Connector passed all of Tom’s tests, including freeze, drop, and extreme heat trials.
3. The Tesla-owned charger is designed to seamlessly integrate with other Tesla products, like the Powerwall.

Cons

1. Adapter lock seems flimsy and may not be as robust as the rest of the unit.
2. Not available as a plug-in model; hardwired installation only.
3. It’s more expensive than comparable brands.

The Tesla Universal Wall Connector, Home EV charger includes many perks, with a swish, superior style to the Gen 2 Tesla Wall Connector, upgraded smart features, and expanded compatibility. If you're a Tesla owner, then you should consider, particularly when compare and contrast it with its predecessor.