Tesla Chargers In Ireland

Can I use a normal outlet to charge my Tesla?

Yes you can charge your Tesla using a standard, 3-pin outlet. However, while you may not have considered it yet, the standard charging outlet which is provided with all Tesla’s has no connectivity, no smart phone app, no charge range control and isn’t solar aware.

Simply plugging it into the mains and leaving it could take upwards of 100 hours to reach full charge, you also won’t have any control over the functions of eco or rapid charging depending on how long you have.

For these reasons, we would always recommend upgrading your home EV charger. The zappi has three charging modes which are all perfect for charging your Tesla; eco, eco+ and fast.

Eco charging

This mode is a mixture of both green energy and energy imported from the grid. This is perfect for charging your Tesla with solar panels. But if you don’t have them, it will use energy from the grid when it’s at it’s cheapest, i.e. over night.

Eco Plus charging

Charge power is continuously adjusted in response to changes in generation or power consumption elsewhere in the home. Your EV charger will pause if there is too much-imported power, continuing only when there is surplus free power available.

Fast charging

In this mode, the vehicle will be charged at maximum power. This power can come from a renewable energy source or simply from the grid. In this mode your Tesla can be fully charged in no time at all!

Tesla Model X Charger

The Tesla Model X has an impressive 348-mile range, but what’s the best charging method?

Having the right EV charging equipment to charge up your Tesla Model x at home is vital. While there are a growing number of public and workplace charging points across Ireland, we are still very far behind the likes of the UK in terms of public charging available.

To ensure your Tesla is charged as eco-efficiently as possible we would always recommend the zappi!

When you buy a Tesla Model X, it is supplied a Type G (220 – 240 V) adapter as standard. This provides approximately two to four miles of range per hour of charge depending on the car.

This means using this standard charging system, it would take approximately 120 hours for your Tesla Model X to reach the full charging range! While it is convenient, as it will simply plug into any conventional plug socket, it is not the realistic way of charging your electric car at home unless you have 5 days to wait for your vehicle to finish charging!

Tesla Model 3 Charger

The Tesla Model 3 has an impressive 360-mile range, but what’s the best charging method?

As with the Model X, zappi is a great solution for charging your Tesla Model 3.

When you buy a Tesla Model 3, it is supplied a Type G (220 – 240 V) adapter as standard. This provides approximately two to four miles of range per hour of charge depending on the car. This means using this standard charging system, it would take approximately 5 full days for your Tesla Model 3 to reach the full charging range!

Unless you can go without using your vehicle for 5 days in a row, this is not likely to be the best method in the long run!

Tesla Model S Charger

The iconic Tesla Model S really need no introduction to anyone interested in electric vehicles, the Model S is Tesla’s flagship vehicle and with sales soaring year on year, they are likely to be in your mind when looking for electric cars.

By now, you know what we’re going to say. Yes you can charge your Tesla Model S at home using the supplied Type G adaptor, but this will take an astronomical amount of time.

Great in a pinch, but for the longterm you’re better with a smart home EV charger, just like zappi.

Not only will the zappi charge your Telsa Model S using solar (if you have your own panels), the high performing home car charger is vital to a positive driving experience.