Wall Connector rises to $885 CAD in Canada, Universal to $1,015 CAD

Tesla has raised Canadian prices for its home chargers again. The Wall Connector is now $885 CAD, and the Universal Wall Connector is $1,015 CAD. Tesla has given no reason for the increases.

How prices have moved

Both chargers are $70 CAD above their mid-September levels. Then, the Wall Connector was $815 CAD and the Universal was $945 CAD. In July, the standard Wall Connector was $760 CAD, so it is now $125 CAD higher than it was then.

What you get

The Wall Connector is a Wi-Fi home charger that adds 71 kilometers of range per hour. Both units charge at 11.5 kW. The Universal model can also charge many non-Tesla EVs, which is the reason to pay more if your household has, or may add, another make of electric car.

The listed prices cover the hardware only. Both units must be installed by a qualified electrician, so installation will be an extra cost on top of the figures above.

What to do about it

• If you are buying soon: prices have risen twice since July, and Tesla has not said whether they will keep going up. Waiting carries no guarantee of a lower price.
• Choose the right model: if only Teslas will plug in, the standard unit saves $130 CAD against the Universal at current prices. If you may charge another brand, the Universal is the one that fits.
• Get electrician quotes now: installation is separate and varies by home, so a quote shows your true total before you order.

For most owners, the charger price is a small part of the cost of home charging compared with the electricity used over years of ownership. Even so, the steady climb is worth knowing about if you are planning a garage install this winter.

Credit: original reporting by TeslaNorth.