# Wall Connector (Gen 3): specs and price

**Price (US):** $475 ($475 confirmed on EVChargingStations corroboration as of June 8, 2026; EnergySage primary shows older $420 (April 2026). Price has fluctuated $420-$484.), as of 2026-06-23. Among the 11 ev home chargers we track it is #3 cheapest of 11; category median $569.
**Brand:** Tesla
**Released:** 2021
**Deskmark:** Silver Deskmark — pay-blind category standing 82/100, #4 of 11 in class (independent, computed from sourced data, never for sale).
**Price tracked since:** June 2026

## Specifications

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Price (US) | $475 |
| Brand | Tesla |
| Released | 2021 |
| Msrp usd | 475 |
| Max amps | 48 |
| Max power (kW) | 11.5 |
| Connector type | NACS |
| Install type | hardwired |
| Cable length (ft) | 24 |
| Wi-Fi smart | Yes |
| Energy star | No |
| Nema outlet | — |
| Indoor outdoor rating | NEMA 3R |
| Load balancing | Yes |
| Warranty years | 4 |

## Where it stands

At $475, the Wall Connector (Gen 3) is #3 cheapest of the 11 EV home chargers we track, where the median is $569. On the spec sheet, its warranty years of 4 is the highest of the 11, its msrp usd of 475 is below the median of the 11, and its max amps of 48 is at the median of the 11. By release date, it is the oldest of the 11 we date.

## What reviewers say

Well regarded but dated: InsideEVs' two hands-on reviews rate it 4.45/5 as a competitively priced $500, 48-amp Wi-Fi charger with the thinnest cable of any high-powered Level 2 EVSE they'd tested, docking it for the shortened 18-foot cord, a cable that stiffens in cold weather, and smart features that stayed unactivated for nearly a year. Wirecutter's 2026 guide lists it among tested competition rather than picks, citing hardwired-only installation, NACS-only compatibility, and weaker weatherization. (Based on 3 reviews, 3 lab-tested, 2020-03-18–2026-07-06.)

Praised: Competitive $500 price for a 48-amp Wi-Fi-connected smart charger versus pricier rivals like ChargePoint Home Flex and JuiceBox; Thin, easy-to-manage cable — the thinnest of any high-powered (40-amp+) Level 2 EVSE the tester had used; High overall hands-on rating: 4.45/5 via ChargerRater scoring; Wireless load-sharing across up to 16 units, with no hard-wiring between units required.
Flagged: 18-foot cable is shorter than the Gen 2's 24 feet — called a significant problem and a huge mistake; rivals ship 23-25-foot cords; Cable becomes very stiff and unmanageable in prolonged cold temperatures (cable deep-freeze test); Smart-charging features were unannounced at launch and still not enabled nearly a year later; Hardwired-only installation, NACS-only compatibility, and weaker weatherization than comparable models.
Disagreement: InsideEVs (2020-21) rates it a near-top-value pick for Tesla owners, while Wirecutter's 2026 cross-brand guide relegates it to the also-tested competition over NACS-only compatibility and weatherization — partly an era/criteria gap. Note both InsideEVs reviews are the same tester (Tom Moloughney), so the praise effectively traces to one reviewer.
Sources: InsideEVs (2021-01-11, insideevs.com), InsideEVs (2020-03-18, insideevs.com), Wirecutter (NYT) (2026-07-06, nytimes.com)

## Frequently asked questions

**What do reviewers say about the Wall Connector (Gen 3)?**

Well regarded but dated: InsideEVs' two hands-on reviews rate it 4.45/5 as a competitively priced $500, 48-amp Wi-Fi charger with the thinnest cable of any high-powered Level 2 EVSE they'd tested, docking it for the shortened 18-foot cord, a cable that stiffens in cold weather, and smart features that stayed unactivated for nearly a year. Wirecutter's 2026 guide lists it among tested competition rather than picks, citing hardwired-only installation, NACS-only compatibility, and weaker weatherization. Praised: Competitive $500 price for a 48-amp Wi-Fi-connected smart charger versus pricier rivals like ChargePoint Home Flex and JuiceBox; Thin, easy-to-manage cable — the thinnest of any high-powered (40-amp+) Level 2 EVSE the tester had used; High overall hands-on rating: 4.45/5 via ChargerRater scoring; Wireless load-sharing across up to 16 units, with no hard-wiring between units required. Flagged: 18-foot cable is shorter than the Gen 2's 24 feet — called a significant problem and a huge mistake; rivals ship 23-25-foot cords; Cable becomes very stiff and unmanageable in prolonged cold temperatures (cable deep-freeze test); Smart-charging features were unannounced at launch and still not enabled nearly a year later; Hardwired-only installation, NACS-only compatibility, and weaker weatherization than comparable models. (From 3 tester reviews, 3 lab-tested.)

**How much does the Wall Connector (Gen 3) cost?**

The Wall Connector (Gen 3) has a US price of $475 ($475 confirmed on EVChargingStations corroboration as of June 8, 2026; EnergySage primary shows older $420 (April 2026). Price has fluctuated $420-$484.), as of 2026-06-23.

**How does the Wall Connector (Gen 3) compare on price?**

At $475, the Wall Connector (Gen 3) is #3 cheapest of the 11 EV home chargers we track, where the median is $569.

**When was the Wall Connector (Gen 3) released?**

The Wall Connector (Gen 3) was released 2021.

**What are the Wall Connector (Gen 3)'s key specs?**

Wall Connector (Gen 3) (Tesla): msrp usd 475, max amps 48, max power kw 11.5, connector type NACS, install type hardwired. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-23.

Source: https://www.energysage.com/ev-charging/ev-charging-stations/tesla-gen-3-ev-charger-review/ (energysage.com, accessed 2026-06-23)
Corroboration: https://evchargingstations.com/chargerreviews/tesla-gen-3-wall-connector/ (accessed 2026-06-23)
Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/product/ev-home-chargers/tesla-wall-connector-gen3/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, the Wall Connector (Gen 3) price of record was $475 as of 2026-06-23 — https://frontdeskreview.com/product/ev-home-chargers/tesla-wall-connector-gen3/
License: CC BY 4.0. Price history: https://frontdeskreview.com/data/price-history.jsonl