Tesla Wall Connector (Gen 3)

Tesla Wall Connector (Gen 3)
Security Grade B Calculator v	Tesla Wall Connector (Gen 3) Brand: Tesla (Parent: Tesla, Inc.) Category: EV Charger • Model / Gen: Release Date: 2021-01-01 • Status: In sale Classification Date: • Official Website

Security Evaluation

1. Device Security

Criterion	Value	Proof	Comment
Known hardware tampering	Rare	—	Sealed outdoor-rated unit with no exposed ports.
Known vulnerabilities		—
Prior attacks	Rare	—	No widespread attack campaigns.
Updatability	Very common	🔗 Proof	Firmware updates via Wi-Fi pushed by Tesla.
Category Score	Score: 2 / 3

2. System Security

Criterion	Value	Proof	Comment
Authentication with other systems	Partial	🔗 Proof	Requires Tesla account for app control.
Communications	Encrypted with up-to-date encryption	—	Uses TLS for cloud communication.
Storage	Encrypted with up-to-date encryption	—	Minimal local storage; credentials managed in cloud.
Category Score	Score: 2 / 3

3. User Authentication

Criterion	Value	Proof	Comment
Account management	Basic	—	Managed through Tesla account.
Authentication	Secure	—	Tesla account supports 2FA.
Brute-force protection	Exist	—	Tesla account has rate limiting.
Event logging	Partial logging	—	Charging sessions logged in app.
Passwords	Require change after setup	—	Tesla account password requirements.
Category Score	Score: 2 / 3

Technical Specifications

Property	Details
Operating System & App	(Companion App: )
Hardware (CPU / GPU)	CPU: • GPU:
Memory & Storage	Memory: • Storage:
Power, Battery & Charging	Battery: • Power: • Charging:
Display & Camera	Display: • Camera:
Sound & Connectivity	Sound: • Connectivity:
Physical (Dimensions & Mass)	Dimensions: • Mass:

The Tesla Wall Connector (Gen 3) is a home EV charger that connects via Wi-Fi to the Tesla app. It receives automatic firmware updates and supports Tesla account authentication. While it is a relatively secure device, it is cloud-connected and could be targeted through account compromise. Standard security management is recommended.