With its Supercharger network, Tesla has secured an excellent market position. No other manufacturer can offer its customers such a charging network – not to mention the quality, integration, and charging speed.
But Superchargers have one thing in common with other charging networks: they are very rarely found right outside your door. Usually, you have to drive several kilometers to the next charging station or charge at home – which is even detrimental to the battery's lifespan. better It is, but it just takes longer.
This leads to the bizarre question: Can you build your own supercharger and put it in your driveway?
Wallbox housing in Supercharger design
Unfortunately, the answer for a true supercharger is "no." Even if one possessed the necessary electrical skills to handle such power levels, the electricity provider would likely not be enthusiastic and would shut down the facility before the power grid in the neighborhood collapses.
However, there are some examples where DIY-savvy Tesla drivers have fitted their less powerful home wallboxes with Supercharger-style housings, causing quite a stir. The builders report on this, among other things, in... tff-ForumHomemade versions of this type can occasionally be found on eBay.
Supercharger made of acrylic sheets and aluminum tubes
One user in the forum even provided a kind of construction manual. It shows that he built his "Supercharger" from colored acrylic sheets, wood, and aluminum tubing. He also reportedly received official permission from Tesla for private use. With the necessary materials and time, such a project isn't necessarily rocket science.
Perhaps this will serve as inspiration for you too – a supercharger housing for your Juice Booster Or any other wallbox will certainly attract a lot of attention and become a real eye-catcher on your property.
