Tesla charging: The role of reinforced domestic sockets

For Tesla owners, using a reinforced domestic socket (Type E) primarily serves to enhance charging security rather than increasing speed. While a reinforced socket like the Legrand Green’up Access is rated for 16 A and can deliver up to 3.7 kW, the Tesla Mobile Connector with a domestic adapter is limited to 13 A, providing approximately 3 kW of power.

In France, regulations generally limit charging on a Type E socket to 8 A unless dedicated charging products are used. Tesla’s domestic adapter can provide up to 3 kW, which translates to roughly 19 km of range per hour of charging. The main advantage of a reinforced setup is the provision of a dedicated, protected circuit for long-duration charging sessions.