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20% off Portable EV Charger with Interchangeable Tails 10A | 15A | 32A Fit BYD Tesla MG EVs Polestar $718 Delivered @ INCHARGEx

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20% off Portable EV Charger with Interchangeable Tails 10A | 15A | 32A Fit BYD Tesla MG EVs Polestar $718 Delivered @ INCHARGEx
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AssociatedJohn Lam on 20/08/2023 - 10:57 inchargex.com.au (646 clicks)
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20% Off deal for the Portable EV Charger with Interchangeable/Swappable tails 10A | 15A | 32A perfect for EV owners that want flexibility including BYD, Tesla, MG EV, Polestar and Other EVs @ INCHARGEx.

  • 10A tail offering 2kW of charging power (adding about 12km of range per hour of charge)
  • 15A tail delivering 3.5 kW of charging power (adding about 20km of range per hour)
  • 32A 5-pin single-phase tail providing a robust 32A 7kW charging capacity (adding about 50km of range per hour)

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  • Gatto on 20/08/2023 - 11:21
    +10

    Sorry but I think the Tesla Mobile Connector for $550 and a 3rd party 32amp tail (if you need it) is probably the way to go. At $718 this is not a bargain imho.

    • dwhes on 20/08/2023 - 11:23
      +1

      Agreed.

    • Speedster on 20/08/2023 - 11:49
      +1

      Yep - just because the UMC is branded Tesla doesn't mean it will only work with Tesla vehicles. Outside of the US the UMC has a Type 2 connection, which will charge pretty much any EV available in Australia (Leaf and Lexus models with CHAdeMO excepted, of course).

      • rogerwilko on 20/08/2023 - 13:27
        +1

        If someone wanted to buy this and got 20% off then it would be a good deal i suppose. Thanks for the advice though.

    • doze on 20/08/2023 - 13:34
      +2

      So the Tesla UMC is $550, and I can't see a quality 32A tail for under $200. So this would still work out cheaper than the Tesla UMC + 32A tail.

      Not to mention this would probably supply the full 10A or 15A charge rate, unlike the Tesla which is limited to 8A/12A respectively. If you have access to a Tesla vehicle you can update the firmware to enable the full 10A/15A rate, but if you don't have access to a Tesla then your charge rate is limited.

      • db2k on 20/08/2023 - 13:50
        +3

        $175 for standard and $230 for a longer if needed

        https://evchargers.com.au/product/varplug-to-mobile-connecto…

        With code for free pickup in Melbourne, local AU built and stock with local warranty. They let me swap over my 30cm for 1m cable as it was too short. Picked up within 2 days of order. Refunded original order in 3 days. Easy local phone number and no FX fees.

        • doze on 20/08/2023 - 14:59

          Well, I stand corrected! The Tesla would probably have the better warranty anyway, but I still think this is a fair price after discount for non-Tesla owners, due to the limited charge rate of the non firmware upgraded Tesla UMC on 10A/15A.

      • truongtran on 20/08/2023 - 20:58
        +1

        8A/12A bug has been fixed in the latest update FYI.

        • puffinfresh on 20/08/2023 - 21:14
          +1

          That's their point. You need access to a Tesla to get the update.

  • bundym8 on 20/08/2023 - 12:01
    -1

    Disagree. This has 3 different power sources in 1. So get the Tesla pay another $200 for 3phase and adapter for 15amp or 10amp? For non Tesla owners a deal. I own a Volt, byd T3 and a byd e6. Have 15amp at home and 3phase 5 pin at work.

    • Gatto on 20/08/2023 - 12:27
      +7

      You know the Tesla UMC comes with 10 amp and 15 amp tails included right? You only need to order a 32amp (if you have a use for it - which it sounds like you do).

      • bundym8 on 20/08/2023 - 12:59

        Didn't know that hence why I said non Tesla. BYD didn't come with a charger! So this makes it easy for my son.

  • quog on 20/08/2023 - 12:29

    weird how those saying it's not a deal are not voting negative?

    • Switchblade88 on 20/08/2023 - 12:49
      +2

      Negging requires a valid reason as per the OzB guidelines, which are a lot stricter than simply replying with a comment

    • db2k on 21/08/2023 - 08:04

      Not a deal for Tesla owners but might be a "deal" for others, depending on the definition of "deal" - to me it's just RRP standard pricing … But then again I've never needed to investigate buying a charger due to Tesla supplying

  • Ryansta on 20/08/2023 - 13:33

    I'm looking at the Mazda CX-60 PHEV, it doesn't come with a charge cable, the Mazda version is $650. Is there any benefit in getting a different charge cable over the Mazda version? I think $650 is excessive.

    I've looked into getting an wall mounted charger for home but they are so expensive, seems like years worth of charging costs, possibly ok for a full WV but seems wasteful for PHEV

    • Switchblade88 on 20/08/2023 - 15:41

      Any cheap and cheerful no-name charger on eBay for under $200 would work fine. I upgraded my MG PHEV from a 10a to a 15a (i.e. 15a plug/circuit) charger which reduced my charge time from 7hrs to 5, which means I can capitalise on offpeak rates a bit better.

      A smart wifi charger would be great, but I couldn't justify spending $1k on a glorified CT clamp and relay for the CP pin so I did that myself with an ESP32 for like $20! Now I've got detailed wattage stats in HomeAssistant and since the relay is only switching the 12v control signal (instead of in series with the full 240v lines) I don't have any concern with burning anything out.

      • SummerZero on 20/08/2023 - 16:52

        What did you build with the esp32 chip?

        • Switchblade88 on 20/08/2023 - 17:40
          +1

          I flashed it with ESPhome then hooked up a non-contact CT clamp with this guide as a reference to give me current monitoring, calibrated using my professional clamp voltmeter and putting the reference values in the YAML code. The clamp output was connected via the resistor diagram to ensure a proper DC bias and 3.3v range to be readable by the ESP32, and connected to an ADC input.

          The relay trigger was connected as a GPIO on the ESP32, and the 'Control Pilot' wire from the car to the charger was routed via the relay contacts. I used the NC (normally closed) relay pins, so if the ESP32 was unavailable/not connected to wifi etc then the charger would still operate as normal, and the code set the switch as inverted so it worked correctly in HASS. Since the vehicle disconnects the 240 as soon as the CP pins are disconnected it was an easy and safe way to control the existing heavy-duty realys already on the charger without doing anything dangerous like putting the relays inline or using a Tuya smart plug beyond it's rated wattage.

          A Wemos ESP32-S2 is about $6 each and the current clamps are $10 each in Aus shipped, plus sundries like resistors/capacitors needed to get the CT clamp working proplerly. 5v optocoupled relay boards are under $4 each depending on how many channels you want. I used an old USB charger to power the ESP32.

          I think I had more problems trying to learn the HomeAssistant ecosystem more than actually wiring up the controls… but end result was exactly what I'd get from a $1000 'smart' charger so it was worth the learning curve.

          As with anything electrical, it's dangerous voltages so not to be messed with unless you have an electrician to supervise, RCDs on your circuit, 15a outlet available where needed etc. Nobody wants to put a 240v short into a 5v pin because the wire was flapping about inside your plastic housing!

          • maxwellian on 20/08/2023 - 19:50
            +1

            @Switchblade88: If I understand correctly you're just cutting the CP pin entirely? Not actually communicating on it?

            • Switchblade88 on 20/08/2023 - 20:58

              @maxwellian: Correct!

              I did read up the J1772 specification and how it works, but for the simple requirement of turning off the charger (i.e. disconnecting the 240v supply to the car) it's just a matter of 0v on the CP pin by disconnection. I didn't want to nor need to deal with setting a specific PWM signal to modify the charging rate, since that's already dealt with by the charger and vehicle.

              Nor did I want to be switching a 16a current with a cheap-ass chinese Arduino relay. Using the existing relays in the charger was the simplest and safest solution and I didn't have to do anything fancy with soldering on the circuit board, just re-routing the CP wire from the eyelet terminal via the relay.

      • enigma48 on 20/08/2023 - 17:32
        +1

        I’m glad you don’t have concerns. These do fail (even expensive ones) and you should see some of the burns/damage when they do. 32A is a lot of energy.

        You’re taking a bit of risk (insurance won’t cover damage) by getting the cheapest device as it won’t be licences for use in Australia (CE / TUV rock isn’t enough, it must have RCM tick here).

        I’d agree it’s low risk. As long as people know they’re taking that (small) chance.

      • djkelly69 on 20/08/2023 - 21:53

        Did you have the 15a outlet installed? If so, what was the cost?

        • Switchblade88 on 20/08/2023 - 22:25

          My old man is an electrician so it cost me a drum of 2.5mm2 cable, 10m of conduit, a handful of connectors/RCD/breaker/socket and a couple of beers.

          Also a noseful of dust since I was the designated ceiling cable puller!

          For a retail quote it all depends on ease of access, if a meter board upgrade is required, distance etc so it's really tough to say.

        • puffinfresh on 21/08/2023 - 11:49

          I'm no electrician, so don't quote me here. But I think a 2x10A outlet can be replaced with a 1x15A outlet, assuming the wiring is ok. Obviously by an electrician. Switchblade88's solution sounds like an entirely new outlet / cable run.

  • db2k on 21/08/2023 - 08:06

    FYI Tesla don't sell this 32A tail in AU, feel free to correct me if I'm wrong

    https://shop.tesla.com/en_ie/product/blue-adapter---16a_32a-

    • dwhes on 21/08/2023 - 15:40

      Correct Tesla don’t sell a 32A tail in Aus but there are plenty of companies that do.

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