Tesla Generation 3 Mobile Connector: What's New

Tesla’s new Generation 3 mobile connector (often called the Gen 3 Mobile Charger or Gen 3 Mobile Connector) was quietly launched with the Cybertruck Foundation Series. It replaces the old Gen 2 charger and introduces a few subtle upgrades. In appearance the Gen 3 charger now looks like a “mini Wall Connector,” with a slim green LED strip along its body. (Aside from the style update, Tesla even bumped the price slightly – from about $275 to $300 – but the included cable and basic contents are essentially the same.)

The biggest functional new hint is support for Tesla’s future Powershare feature. Tesla indicates that the Gen 3 Mobile Connector will work with an upcoming “Powershare Outlet Adapter”, letting you draw AC power out of the car to run tools or appliances. (This is similar to the Cybertruck’s built‑in outlets.) Right now Powershare is only enabled on the Cybertruck, but Tesla’s website explicitly says “Powershare is currently only available with the Cybertruck,” suggesting that other models may get it later. In practice this means Gen 3 owners will likely be able to plug the Tesla charger into a special adapter and power household devices or tools (up to about 10 kW, Tesla estimates, roughly like a small generator) from the car’s battery. Aside from Powershare, the Gen 3 Mobile Connector charges just like the Gen 2 unit: up to ~32 amps on 240 V (Level 2), giving roughly 30 miles of range per hour on a 14‑50 outlet, or about 3 miles per hour on a standard 120 V outlet.

ACWORKS Adapters for Gen 3 Mobile Connector

Although Tesla bundles only a basic 5‑15/6‑15 (120 V 15 A) plug and offers an optional 14‑50 plug, ACWORKS makes a full lineup of Gen 2/3-compatible adapters that let you charge from many other outlet types. These ACWORKS adapters plug into the top of the Tesla charger just like Tesla’s own adapters (the Gen 3 connector uses the same adapter interface as Gen 2). Each ACWORKS adapter is molded specifically for Tesla and includes a built‑in chip and safety features (nickel plating, temperature monitoring, etc.) to tell your car the correct voltage and safely limit the current. In short, you “plug in and go” – no manual setting of amps is needed.

Here are some key ACWORKS adapter configurations and how they expand Gen 3 charging:

• NEMA 14-50 adapter (240 V, 50 A range outlet): Allows full Level 2 charging from a household range/stove receptacle. The ACWORKS Gen 2/3 14-50 adapter comes with a choice of a 24 A or 32 A limiter chip. Just select the 32 A version to charge at the charger’s maximum 32 A rate (safely limited to ~7.7 kW).

• NEMA 14-30 adapter (240 V, 30 A 4‑prong dryer outlet): Adapts a newer dryer-style outlet to the Tesla plug. ACWORKS’s Gen 2/3 14-30 adapter includes a 24 A chip, so you can safely draw up to 24 A (about 5.7 kW).

• NEMA 10-30 adapter (240 V, 30 A 3‑prong dryer outlet): For older homes with a 3‑prong dryer outlet. The ACWORKS Gen 2/3 10-30 adapter also has a 24 A limiter, letting you charge at up to 24 A.

• NEMA TT-30 adapter (120 V, 30 A RV outlet): Enables charging at RV parks or campsites (TT-30 outlets are 125 V/30 A). The ACWORKS TT-30 adapter is built for Tesla and has a 24 A chip, which means it will charge at up to 24 A on that 120 V circuit (roughly 2.8 kW, similar to plugging into two 120 V outlets at once).

• NEMA 6-50 adapter (240 V, 50 A welder outlet): Allows fast charging from a 50 A welders-style outlet. ACWORKS’s Gen 2/3 6-50 adapter includes a 32 A chip, so it charges at the Tesla charger’s maximum rate.

Each of these ACWORKS adapters is clearly labeled for Gen 2/3 Tesla use and has the familiar Tesla mobile plug on one end. You simply connect it to the top of the Gen 3 Mobile Connector just like any Tesla adapter. The adapter’s internal chip then tells your car how much power to draw. For example, an ACWORKS 14-50 adapter “works in conjunction with various ACWORKS adapters” and “comes installed with a chip that pre-sets your charging limit to 24 or 32 amps”. Similarly, the 10-30 and 14-30 adapters each ship with a 24 A chip to keep charging safe. In practice this means you can safely use a wide range of NEMA outlets with the Gen 3 charger: just plug in the correct ACWORKS adapter and the charger will automatically limit current to the safe level.

For Gen 3 owners who travel or have tricky outlets at home, these adapters greatly expand charging flexibility. Want to charge from an RV campground? Plug in the TT-30 adapter. Need to use an old dryer outlet? Grab the 10-30 or 14-30 adapter. Working on a project in the garage with a welder outlet? The 6-50 adapter has you covered. ACWORKS even sells combination adapters (like piggy-back cords) if you need to convert between outlet types, but the simple plug-in adapters above cover the most common cases. Just remember to fully insert the adapter into the charger (a partial connection can cause errors) and make sure the outlet circuit is properly rated for the adapter’s amperage.

Conclusion

In summary, Tesla’s Gen 3 Mobile Connector charger looks new and adds future Powershare ability, but it still offers the same portable Level 2 charging as before. Pairing the Gen 3 charger with ACWORKS’s Gen 3-compatible adapters unlocks many standard outlets. Whether you encounter a NEMA 14-50 range plug, a NEMA 10-30/14-30 dryer outlet, a campground TT-30 receptacle, or even a heavy-duty 6-50 welder plug, there’s an ACWORKS adapter that will let your Tesla charge. Each adapter is pre-wired for Tesla’s system and ensures you draw only the safe current. In practical terms, the Gen 3 mobile charger plus ACWORKS adapters gives you an “EVSE Swiss Army knife” – a friendly, flexible way to charge your Tesla from virtually any outlet you might find on a trip.