Hubbell NEMA 14-50 Outlet DIY Installation / FAST Tesla EV Home Charging Level 2

In this video, Chris installs a Hubbell NEMA 14-50 outlet in his garage to charge his Tesla Model Y. This 240-volt outlet enables Level 2 charging which provides the fastest home charging with the standard Tesla UMC (universal mobile connector), 10 times faster than level 1 at 120-volt.

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[bradleybruh]

As an electrician who’s been installing Tesla chargers Nema receptacles and Wall Connectors for 4+ years this was pretty straight forward. Only reason your car doesn’t charge at 40amp is because it is a model 3, you would need the Tesla wall connector to bump it up to a 40amp charge, if it’s a Long Range you can go up to a 60amp breaker but unfortunately by code romex 6-3 is only good up to 50amp. Also always consult an electrician for a load calculation if you have existing appliances this makes sure you do not overload your panel(s) and start a fire. Good video👍🏻

[FrugalDaddy]

This guy is great! He goes quick enough to not drag, but thorough enough so I don't get left with any questions.

[carolmarlatt]

I followed your video instructions on my 14-50 outlet installation and it worked great, thanks for your help. As someone else already commented this is the best video that I found on YouTube for this installation.

[johnfreisen]

I like you state your not an electrician. You did this better than most. As a Master Electrician in Texas and ICC inspector. FYI, The 6" required extra wire is required to be curled in the receptacle box, not pushed back through the connector into the wall. A deeper box should have been used for space. The bx connector inside the panel is improper, the screws are required to be on the outside of the panel. Could have easily put the connector on the wire, tightened, and fished up to the panel and put the lock ring on. Excellent catching the bonding of the metal box! Frustrating that Tesla sends that industrial receptacle but not the plate. Many of us go through that. Cheers

[gabem]

One of the best, if not the best, vid I’ve seen on how to install the 240 V outlet. Straight forward and to the point, don’t need 45 min of extra unnecessary commentary that drags on. I’m planning on doing the 240 V outlet for my model 3 soon and this vid gave me the extra info. I needed to do it right. Thx!

[ongjer]

Thank you so much! I watched 10 videos that were 10min each and they kept leaving steps out for a newbie like me. Your video went through every step with a simple explanation where I understood. Even the simple mistakes I can possibly run into. BEST video on how to install the 14-50, even explained compared to the 650. Thanks again!

[AlphaOne]

Seriously, I’ve watched about 50 videos on how to install a Nema 1450, and this was the best out of all of them. Great job.

[prosay]

I hired a local electrician. He didn’t even look at the instruction, for the install of a charge point. Unit works flawlessly. I did purchase a Hubbell receptacle for him to use. I have a receipt for my insurance company in the event my garage wind up looking like some of the garages in the YouTube videos.

[MrSachinCK]

Dude I don't have a dad. Hearing you say you're my cloud dad kinda made me tear up a lil ngl.

[davidkirkham]

I enjoyed watching you do this. For someone who is not an licensed electrician, you did a great job, I believe! Bravo!🇨🇦

[asharsaleem]

Now thats what i call a clear cut video. Every details were captured. Appreciated bud

[tstan]

Fantastic video, very informative. I am comfortable working with electricity with lights and fans, but going into the electrical box is outside my comfort zone. I paid a licensed electrician (2 actually came) to install my NEMA 14-50. My box is in the basement and needed a 60-foot run to get to the garage. The electricians then ran a conduit to go up the wall, along the ceiling, and down between the 2 garage doors. Took the guys less than 3 hours, and cost me $1400.

The company I used (EV United) got me a $1200 credit, so it only cost me $200 and zero leisure time. Looking back, I probably should have ordered the Tesla charger, but I'll make sure to add one when my Cybertruck arrives!

[usahome]

I’m going to show this video to my wife and hopefully she will let me do this install on my own. 🤞

[nitinsoni]

I could have seen this video before making an appointment with an electrician. You made it look so simple DIY task. Subscribed for future DIY’s.

[Victor-lkws]

Watched about 10 other videos to install a 14-50, yours is definitely the most straight forward. I was able to install based off you video. Saved myself some headaches. Only difference is I used a 50 amp gcfi breaker since thats code in my area.

[ryanhoward]

Electrician approved. Good call using the metal box over a plastic one. Harder to install but a lot stronger in the end. Another great video!

[eveg]

One of the best YouTube videos I seen.

[drrodz]

Your video was a godsend, my Hubblle NEMA 14-50 will be going into the exact same spot as yours did. Thanks to your video I ordered the correct covering plate too.

[johnhagin]

Make sure to use a industrial grade NEMA 14-50 OUTLET as Tesla recommends like Hubbell. My outlet was an inexpensive $10 one which worked ok for 2 years but would heat up. I believe about a month ago Teslas up dated software gave me a notice saying outlet temperature was high and would reduce charging from 32a to 16a. I had a Hubble install. Works perfect now.

[kylemccourt]

This is the best video I have come across for installing the 14-50. Clear as a bell what need to be done. Thank you!