Tesla Wall Connector (Gen 3)
Official manufacturer NA verified Sept. 2, 2026
Tesla Support 'Wall Connector' page hero image, alt text 'Gen 3 Wall Connector'
Identity
| cable_or_socket | tethered cable, 7.3 m (24 ft) |
| category | ev_chargers |
| ean | UNKNOWN |
| generation | Gen 3 |
| manufacturer | Tesla |
| market_version | North America, 48 A single-phase (200-240 V AC) |
| model | Wall Connector (Gen 3) |
| mpn | 1457768-**-* (manual: '48A Single Phase' part number) |
| product_family | Gen 3 Wall Connector |
| product_revision | UNKNOWN |
| product_status | active |
| region | NA |
| release_year | UNKNOWN |
| sku | UNKNOWN |
Electrical
| adjustable_current_range_a |
12-48 A (manual: 'Current Output Range 12 - 48 amps'; the maximum is set at commissioning from the installed breaker size: 60A->48A, 50A->40A, 40A->32A, 30A->24A, 20A->16A, 15A->12A)
Gen 3 Wall Connector Manual - 48A Single Phase (North America) — installation manual, 'Current Output Range 12 - 48 amps' + breaker/output table
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| api_cloud | False |
| api_local | UNKNOWN (no local API documented in the installation manual) |
| dynamic_load_balancing | True |
| home_assistant_integration | none-known |
| max_current_a | 48 |
| max_power_kw | 11.5 |
| meter_integration | [] |
| modbus_support | False |
| mqtt_support | UNKNOWN (not documented) |
| ocpp_support | none (proprietary Tesla protocol only) |
| phase_type | single-phase (NA 240V); international 3-phase variant not verified |
| solar_surplus_charging | False |
| supported_inverter_ems_integrations | [] |
Physical / mechanical
| bracket_dimensions_mm | wirebox bracket 250 (H) x 120 (W) x 50 (D) |
| cable_gland_sizes | conduit 21 mm (3/4 in) default, 27 mm (1 in) optional |
| cable_length_m | 7.3 |
| depth_mm | 110 |
| enclosure_material | UNKNOWN |
| height_mm |
345
Gen 3 Wall Connector Manual - 48A Single Phase (North America) — installation manual, Specifications: 13.6 in (345 mm)
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| housing_color | UNKNOWN |
| mounting_bolt_size | 2x wood fastener screws supplied; 4 mm hex bit required |
| mounting_hole_diameter_mm | wall pilot hole 4 mm (5/32 in); wirebox pilot hole 6.5 mm (1/4 in) |
| mounting_hole_spacing_mm | UNKNOWN (mounting template supplied) |
| mounting_type | ['wall'] |
| screw_sizes | UNKNOWN |
| shipping_weight_kg | UNKNOWN |
| terminal_locations | wirebox terminal block, 12-4 AWG (3.5 - 25 mm2), copper only |
| torque_specs |
terminal torque 5.6 N.m (50 lbf.in)
Gen 3 Wall Connector Manual - 48A Single Phase (North America) — installation manual, wiring section: '50 lbf.in, 5.6 Nm'
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| weight_kg | 4.5 |
| width_mm | 155 |
Installation
| direct_sunlight_restriction | UNKNOWN (manual advises ambient below 50 C / 122 F for full output) |
| grounding_scheme | TN/TT |
| indoor_outdoor | indoor and outdoor (Type 3R / IP54) |
| max_installation_altitude_m | UNKNOWN |
| mounting_height_mm | recommended ~1150 mm (~45 in); maximum 1520 mm (60 in); minimum 600 mm (24 in) outdoor, 450 mm (18 in) indoor |
| mounting_orientation | vertical wall mount |
| orientation_allowed | ['vertical'] |
| required_rcd_type | not required externally - integrated CCID20 ground-fault protection |
| required_upstream_breaker | external branch-circuit breaker sized per output (60 A for 48 A output). 'External disconnect switches are neither required nor recommended.' |
| supply_cable_requirements | 60 C-rated breaker: minimum 4 AWG 90 C THWN-2 copper; 75 C-rated breaker: minimum 6 AWG 90 C THWN-2 copper. 'COPPER WIRE TERMINATIONS ONLY' |
| ventilation_requirements | 'Not required' |
Environment
| cooling_method | natural convection (ventilation 'Not required') |
| ik_rating | UNKNOWN |
| ip_rating | IP54 |
| max_altitude_m | UNKNOWN |
| nema_rating |
Type 3R
Gen 3 Wall Connector Manual - 48A Single Phase (North America) — installation manual, Specifications: 'Enclosure Rating Type 3R'
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| operating_temperature_c | -30 to +50 (-22 F to 122 F); current is reduced in warmer conditions |
| relative_humidity | UNKNOWN |
| storage_temperature_c | -40 to +85 (-40 F to 185 F) |
Interfaces & connectors
| bluetooth | UNKNOWN |
| cellular | UNKNOWN |
| cloud_api | Tesla app / vehicle control (no public charger API documented) |
| connector_type | Tesla / NACS tethered handle, 7.3 m (24 ft) cable (NA variant) |
| ethernet | UNKNOWN (not documented for Gen 3) |
| load_balancing |
Power Sharing over Wi-Fi: up to 6 Wall Connectors on one site (1 leader + 5 followers), minimum 6 A per Wall Connector
Gen 3 Wall Connector Manual - 48A Single Phase (North America) — installation manual, Power Sharing: 'up to 6 Wall Connectors installed at the same site'
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| local_api | UNKNOWN |
| meter_inputs | RS-485 CT meter for Dynamic Power Management (Neurio meter or Tesla Remote Meter) |
| modbus_rtu | UNKNOWN (RS-485 port is documented only for the Tesla/Neurio meter) |
| modbus_tcp | UNKNOWN |
| mqtt | UNKNOWN |
| ocpp | not supported (proprietary Tesla protocol) |
| protocol_notes | No OCPP, no Modbus and no documented local API. Solar-surplus charging is not a charger feature; solar-aware charging exists only at vehicle level via the Tesla vehicle API. |
| rfid | UNKNOWN (not fitted) |
| rs485 | RS-485 port used for Dynamic Power Management meter; maximum meter distance 122 m (400 ft) |
| wifi | 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n, infrastructure mode, WPA2 password-secured; open networks not supported |
Controls & display
| buttons | charge-handle button (press/hold) |
| display_type | none |
| leds | vertical light bar, 7 LEDs; streaming green = charging; 1-7 red blinks = fault codes; solid blue = standby/vehicle communication |
| local_display | False |
| mobile_app | Tesla app |
| touchscreen | False |
| web_interface | commissioning wizard over local Wi-Fi access point |
Protection
| auto_recovery | temporary faults retried every 15 minutes, 4 attempts; resumes 1-3 minutes after a power outage |
| ground_assurance | continuous ground monitoring with automatic recovery; settable Enable / Monitor / Disabled by region - 'Ground Monitoring is always enabled for installations in North America' |
| ground_fault_protection |
integrated CCID20 (continuous differential-current monitoring)
Gen 3 Wall Connector Manual - 48A Single Phase (North America) — installation manual, 'Integrated CCID20'
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| over_current | UNKNOWN |
| over_temperature | multi-point thermal monitoring on relays, microcontroller and handle; current reduction then trip |
| over_voltage | grid-quality monitoring with overvoltage protection |
| overvoltage_category | UNKNOWN |
| protection_class | UNKNOWN |
| residual_current_monitoring | integrated CCID20 |
| under_voltage | UNKNOWN |
| welded_relay_detection | integrated welded-relay detection |
Certifications
| emc | ['FCC Part 15 Class B', 'ISED Canada licence-exempt RSS'] |
| grid_codes | [] |
| other | ['RF exposure: minimum 20 cm separation'] |
| regional | ['cULus'] |
| safety | ['cULus - E351001'] |
Warranty & service
| conditions | 48 months under normal personal use; reduced to 12 months for normal commercial use (hotels, offices, multi-family, pay-for-use). Excludes wear, abuse, improper installation, external damage, unauthorised repair. |
| design_life_years | UNKNOWN |
| extended_options_years | UNKNOWN |
| standard_years |
4
Gen 3 Wall Connector Manual - 48A Single Phase (North America) — installation manual, Limited Warranty section
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Documents
product-page
Wall Connector - Tesla Support
Additional documented parameters
Recorded verbatim from the source; no schema field exists for these yet.
| Automatic fault recovery | 15-minute retry, 4 attempts |
| Grounding scheme | TN/TT |
| Maximum meter distance (RS-485) | 400 ft (122 m) |
| Power restoration behaviour | resumes within 1 to 3 minutes after power restoration |