ESVE Type 2 to Type 2 EV Charging Cable | 22kW $209 (was $230).
Type 2 EV Cable between the electric car and universal charging station. Compatible with all public charging networks.
Power: 22kW Three Phase (up to 140km of driving per hour of charge)
5 metre cable
Premium Lightweight Heavy Duty Cable
2 Year Replacement Warranty
Real time inflation.
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So it costs more?
Fixed now. Thanks for telling me.
I'm sure people who can afford an EV will really appreciate that $21 saving.
It's ozbargain, people clamour for much less.
I got one out of spite for all those ragers. I'll gladly save on accessories.
Thank god I was sitting down when I saw that huge $21 saving.
Considering I've used my cable only once since buying it, that would have saved me $21 per charge!
I would recommend getting a 7m+ cable, otherwise you may find it tricky to reach your charge port in some places with BYO chargers.
Surprisingly, the Mennekes cable Tesla sells is pretty good value for that size.
Agreed a 7m cable offers great versatility.
It's disappointing that they come with an approximately 50% higher price tag. One would assume that the majority of the cost is attributed to the assembly and connectors. Is there a difference in the thickness of the copper used in 7m cables compared to 5m cables?
Agree. If the 7m cable is 50% more expensive than the 5m cable, then it is not worth it.
Longer cables should have thicker wires to offset the increased resistance. Whether they do is another question.
Really? After our last road trip I am definitely getting a cable for the next trip, but am still working out what to get. Here in Queensland it was difficult to find a vacant Chargefox charger, but the charger with no cable was always vacant. So you think 5m will be too short? How much space does a 7m cable take in the boot? I wonder if it will fit in the compartment under the boot in a Model 3?
7m+ Useful to minimise stress on cable by laying it on the ground.
Also beneficial in scenarios where you are unable to position the vehicle directly aligned with the charge port and the charger, such as in a one-way street situation where the charger is on the left, and the charge port is on the rear right. In such cases, the cable needs to cover the entire length and width of the vehicle with some slack.
Qld Chargefox is so shit it’s pointless
On holiday in Gold Coast currently and have a polestar rental, there’s about 3 chargerfox chargers in total within 30 min drive and each one only has 1 charger usually, and it’s normally taken The Evie ones seem vacant but they are 60c/kw instead of 30
@Brick50: Audi is pitching free Chargefox as a benefit attached to their EV ownership. Might make some sense in eg Sydney but in Brisbane it’s zero added value.
@Arsenal I just checked out the 7.5m Mennekes cable from Tesla and it says it will do a maximum of 11kW on a model 3. This 5m EVSE cable says it will do 22kW.
That's because the Tesla model 3 and Y can only charge max 11kW on an AC charger.
Superchargers are different and are DC chargers that have those own cable
Just to point out that 11 or even 7kw max on AC is pretty common.
The Model 3 has a maximum AC charge rate of 11 kW.
When connected to a 3-phase power source and a vehicle capable of accepting 3-phase AC, the cable can achieve a maximum AC charge rate of 22 kW.
Does that mean a cable like this would be useless to get a quick charge on a road trip? I thought all commercial chargers were DC.
No, this cable is not for quick charging.
This cable isn't designed for rapid charging. It serves as an AC cable meant to be connected to a Type 2 port, supplying AC power to your vehicle's internal charger (rectifier). The charging speed using AC is limited by the constraints of your vehicle's charger, such as size, weight, and cost.
Commercial chargers are DC, bypassing your vehicles internal charger (rectifier). They’ll have a permanent cable attached with either a CCS2 or CHAdeMO connector.
Curious to know if anyone has seen shorter cables etc.
My wall to car is maybe 1m and the Mobile charger is great but would love to get something shorter to manage at home so the mobile charger can be well… mobile in the car.
I went with a coiled charging cable, was more expensive, but flexible (pun intended) and it doesn't drag on the ground/get wet etc.
I bought the 22kw version of this x-car and have had no issues.
If you're at a house with a single phase, is it better to just get a mobile charger (one that plugs to the wall and you can take with you to holiday house to top up during your stay) or one of the fixed wall charger that charges faster?
We should only use the Tesla 3-4 days a week and 100kms a week perhaps.
Tesla universal mobile connector (UMC) is definitely enough for your needs.
100%. And they can upgrade to a 15a wall socket much cheaper if they increase their driving usage too.
i didnt actually think of this would be a possibility!
By having a UMC outside your home, is it a higher risk for theft when they can unplug and go?
@ezym0ney6: Not really.
The charger plugged into your car is locked. The bit plugged into the power supply or wall obviously isn't though.
Thanks. any weeks that im doing more travel i will just top up at a charging station for a quick boost. rather than having a permanent fixed charger at home that i cannot fully utilise most of the time.
if you live near a Jolt charger, just go get the 7kWh of free charge every day
@ksama0079: Just read up the jolt charging freebies, thanks for this mate! It will be plenty to just do a charge every two to three days and enjoy that free charge!
From your experience do you see cars lined up at the sites?
Also why do people buy the charge cables like the one posted? Wouldn’t most charging station provide it?
I’m just new to the EV world and can’t wait!
I've been told the mobile connector does roughly 15km an hr which would be more than enough for your needs
209 not 290