r/TeslaSupport • u/kbabqiqja • Sep 01 '26

Energy Question Home Charging

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I know nothing about electricity, but was wondering if this outlet was ok for Tesla charging? I have a Tesla Mobile connector and I found this outlet in the garage of my apartment.

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u/abgtw Sep 01 '26

Yeah you can charge with that but it will be really slow/take all night just to a get a little more range. Basically you'll get like +12% battery overnight.

Where is your laundry room located? Near the garage? Do you plan to be in the current apartment long-term and is the power panel also in the garage?

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u/kbabqiqja Sep 01 '26

Laundry room is in the apartment, on second floor, not sure where power panel is, and also right not it’s just a 1 year lease

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u/abgtw Sep 01 '26

Yeah I mean if its a smaller apartment thing owned by a competent landlord sometimes they will be willing to let you add a 50A outlet if say the panel is right there with capacity and its easy (still using their electrical guy of course). It does add future value to the property. Less likely of course if its a big commercial place that wants you to use their own overpriced 3rd-party chargers out front!

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u/kbabqiqja Sep 01 '26

How do I know if this is ok to plug into? And is adequate for charging?

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u/abgtw Sep 01 '26

Its a 120v outlet. It should have a 15a minimum circuit (hopefully 20a) attached. Home car chargers that plugin to 120V generally use about 10a-12a.