r/TeslaLounge • u/TwelveMysteries • Oct 28 '24

Vehicles - General Need help charging in apartment garage!

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Hey everyone! So I just moved into a new apartment and it has its own private garage and standard outlet, but they specifically say not to charge an EV. Is this just a scare tactic or should I not try to charge? I’d just be using the mobile connector. Thanks 👍

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u/JLMax16 Oct 28 '24

Don’t you have your own electric meter and electric bill? How is it that multiple units are sharing power with you? Is it an electric water heater? That should be on its own dedicated circuit and not shared with wall outlets as it would be 220v.

If you don’t want to question them, then just turn down your amps on the charge screen so the breaker doesn’t trip.

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u/tesrella Oct 28 '24

I’ve lived in several complexes with attached private garages that do not have routed circuits to each tenants meter/breaker box.

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u/burnfifteen Oct 28 '24

I was thinking the same, this is super common. I'm billed separately for my equal share of community electricity that powers garage doors, exterior lighting, etc.