Just ordered 2024 NX450h plug in Hybrid and was wondering if I can charge it using my home Generation 2 240v Tesla charger with an adapter?

 

Yes. J1772 adapter is the one you need

 

Thanks, anything I have to do apart from attaching the adapter.

 

I have not used this type of adapter but I imagine that it is straightforward plug and play

 

I don't know anything about that brand but I remember reading something in the Manual and a few threads on the forum about not being able to use a Tesla Super Charger. I think as long as it can charge the 40 Amp you're good. But if it is a Super Charger I'd check to be certain.

 

Car capacity is 6.6kw max, so does not matter level 2 or super charger.

 

@Uspeed I didn't think we could use Super Charger with the 6.6kw? I'm assuming the Super Charger is the Tesla and I thought that was taboo to use.

 

Correct, but recently there is some development to open up for nontesla, with partnerships with other auto manufacturers like GM, Ford etc.

 

I'm on a list for a 450h... I know nothing about charging. What am I looking for. Are some chargers better than others? Asking about home use. Thank you. Frank

 

@Sounds I was the same back in April. You need to make some decisions about how your'e going to charge 110V or 240V. If you decide to go with a 240V charger, then you'll need to decide on a charger brand, how you're going to power the charger up (charger hard wired direct to panel or from panel to a 240V plug-in). You should call your current electric company and see what the policy is with rates for charging EV's. Some offer a lower rate during non-peak charging some offer no lower rate. Our electric company is a co-op and their rate is the same 24/7/365.

I was completely dumb about it and asked my son who is an electrical engineer at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral. Here is my text to him and his response:

My Question:
● Home power source 
Charging voltage: AC 120V Charging current: 12A 
Estimated charging time: Approximately 12 hours 

VERSUS

● AC charger (vehicles with 7 kW onboard traction battery charger*) Charging voltage: AC 240V 
Charging current: 32A 
Estimated charging time: Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes 


Matt, does one use more power than the other? Which is cheaper? Just curious. Would you use the 120 for 12 hours or the 240 for 2.5 hours?

His Response:
All else being equal, the 240 volt circuit would consume about 11% more total energy, per charge.
But the 120 volt circuit charge time is 400% longer.
But if you don't EVER expect to need to charge quickly, I'd go with 120.
I just know that the first time I want to GO, but have to wait 12 hours, I'ma wish I had the 240.

I went with a ChargePoint Charger and ordered DIRECT from ChargePoint. I read on the internet about a lot of vendors selling on Amazon don't provide true ChargePoint chargers or used as new and a bunch other reasons. Here is what my order was for:
Product SKU: CPH50-NEMA14-50-L23
Product Name: ChargePoint Home Flex, NEMA 14-50 Plug
Qty Ordered: 1
Amount: $ 749.00
Subtotal: $ 749.00
Shipping: $ 0.00
Tax: $ 44.94
Total: $ 793.94
I ordered the direct hard wire to panel to the charger. You can get the other type that is an outlet similar to a dryer outlet that you plug the charger in to. I didn't like that approach.

I also went with a local electric contractor to install. It cost me $268 labor and material (my charger is right next to the panel so it didn't take a lot of wire (the most expensive part of the material) as it was maybe 2' total. There is a company that Dealers recommend and I initially went with them for $1,200 but canceled the same day after speaking to the local electric contractor. The company name is Qmerit.

Another item to remember is the NX450H+ offers NO Tax Rebate, at least for Federal and Florida taxes. Having said that, you can deduct up to $1,000 for the EV Charger and Installation. So if you buy a charger and have it installed, keep the receipts.

You can get a bunch of info on the ChargePoint website. They even have a bunch of videos you can watch to help with decisions, installation and all that stuff. There are a BUNCH of other charger brands out there. I went with ChargePoint because they have most of the Pay to Charge points at fuel stations and Hotels and all sorts of free places.

Hope this helps and good luck.

 

Thank you... my interest would be for a fast charger. As for cost we do not travel much...would be for local driving. We have another vehicle. What motivates me is things happen in Florida ...The 450h seems to be the best of 2 worlds.

 

How long did the Dealer give you for a delivery date.

 

I just checked Lexus of Beverly Hills and they have 23 NX450H+ in stock or transit, none are "Sales Pending", All at MSRP.

Boy I love to have the 450h+, but at $70K OTD is a little rich for my blood......bought my wife a 24 NX350h instead at $52K OTD.

 

said it’s on their allotment. Maybe 8 weeks

 

$70k. Is that with a price adjustment?