Charging the Cybertruck at home?

[agordon117]

I'm just going to add some data.

I have a 240v on a 50amp breaker. Best I get is about 18miles/hr at a limit of 32A.

I didn't realize 32A was the max the CT can take?

32A is the max the mobile charger can provide. CT can take 48A from a wall charger with a 60A breaker. 40A from a 50A breaker.

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[Chris9702L]

32A is the max the mobile charger can provide. CT can take 48A from a wall charger with a 60A breaker. 40A from a 50A breaker.

What size wire would you need for 48A/60amp breaker?

 

[agordon117]

What size wire would you need for 48A/
breaker?

*not an electrician*

It depends on the length of your run, and many other factors, but approximately:

Length of run	Wire Gauge
0-30ft	8AWG
30-50ft	6AWG
50-80ft	4AWG
80-100ft	3AWG

 

[Pratik]

32A is the max the mobile charger can provide. CT can take 48A from a wall charger with a 60A breaker. 40A from a 50A breaker.

Thanks for the clarification!

 

[HaulingAss]

*not an electrician*

It depends on the length of your run, and many other factors, but approximately:

Length of run	Wire Gauge
0-30ft	8AWG
30-50ft	6AWG
50-80ft	4AWG
80-100ft	3AWG

Where did you get that table?

I've never seen wire size increase that quickly with relatively short distances. I believe a 6AWG wire would be good for a 100 foot run at 48 amps.

 

[agordon117]

Where did you get that table?

I've never seen wire size increase that quickly with relatively short distances. I believe a 6AWG wire would be good for a 100 foot run at 48 amps.

I did it myself with a calculator. If you are good with more voltage drop it would be fine to go longer. I thought I hit 5% but I may have hit 1%.

 

[Bizarrkley]

32A is the max the mobile charger can provide. CT can take 48A from a wall charger with a 60A breaker. 40A from a 50A breaker.

I charge my MS at 40A on a 50A breaker. Can I assume the same with my CT?

 

[agordon117]

I charge my MS at 40A on a 50A breaker. Can I assume the same with my CT?

40A from a 50A breaker will work fine on CT. Just not using the included mobile connector.

 

[Bizarrkley]

40A from a 50A breaker will work fine on CT. Just not using the included mobile connector.

Meaning I should use my old MS mobile connector?

 

[agordon117]

Meaning I should use my old MS mobile connector?

I imagine that works, but I haven't specifically heard of someone who tested it. Maybe someone who has can chime in.

 

[HaulingAss]

Meaning I should use my old MS mobile connector?

If it's in good condition electrically, and the outlet you plug it into is kosher (many are not), it should work fine. But a hardwired Wall Connector is always better.

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