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tempting on 19/02/2025 - 16:27 aldi.com.au (564 clicks)
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Looks to be a decent price for a granny charger from a brick and motor store. Found a similar looking listing from Alibaba which may suggest this can do up to 16a 3.5Kw, but from the homepage image, plug seems to be for standard 8/10a sockets.

Portable EV Charger – $199

  • EV Connector IP65
  • Function box IP68
  • Total Length 5m
  • IEC 62196 TYPE 2 charging plug
  • Over-temperature and plug temperature protection
  • 2.4" display screen
  • Real-time monitoring data
  • Charging reservation time setting
  • 1 Year Warranty

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  • dangerdanger on 19/02/2025 - 16:34
    +2

    $179.90 here with true 15A. Has 10A adapter but I don't use the extension. I have a 15A socket in my garage so it's useful. It's been good

    • freeb1e4me on 19/02/2025 - 16:48
      +1

      Pay the extra $20 for local warranty

      • Cyphar on 19/02/2025 - 17:00
        +4

        Amazon warranty is local. Never had an issue with faulty items. They send out a new one, you send the old one back. Simple

      • dangerdanger on 19/02/2025 - 17:01
        +2

        As per Cyphar - Amazon warranty is awesome. And I don't need to travel to Aldi to explain it to someone

    • realaccount627465746 on 19/02/2025 - 17:27

      That 15A to 10A straight through cable seems super sketchy.

      But hey they have a picture telling you "dial it down to 10 amps" when using it so i guess that's ok then!

      I'd trust the Aldi one to not play fast and loose with electrical standards.

    • freeb1e4me on 19/02/2025 - 17:33

      Don’t EVs already come with a granny charger? Not sure why people buy these…

      I also wonder if it’s possible to manually set 10A but use the 15A plug?

      • tunzafun001 on 19/02/2025 - 18:01
        +1

        15 A and 10A home plug use the same cabling.

        The difference between the two is the size of the earth pin (which is only there if you have a leak to Earth). But the actual current conductive wires are identical.

      • coxymla on 19/02/2025 - 18:20

        Tesla doesn't come with granny charger.

        • freeb1e4me on 19/02/2025 - 18:22

          Thanks. That explains it

      • Veedub on 19/02/2025 - 18:23

        Tesla used to come with a "Granny Charger", no longer the case (assume cost saving) or better off having a proper Tesla Gen 3 HPWC at home. Plus their Super charger network is pretty awesome.

      • caprimulgus on 19/02/2025 - 22:38

        Some (eg BYD) come with 8A granny charger. For someone with a 15A socket in the garage, getting double the charging speed may be worth it (especially if their needs exceed what they can get on 8A, but don't quite need the whole hog of getting a fixed charger installed).

        • freeb1e4me on 19/02/2025 - 22:39

          How to test if I have a 10a or 15a socket?

          • caprimulgus on 19/02/2025 - 22:44

            @freeb1e4me: It will have a different sized earth pin. If you try plugging a 15A plug into it, and it fits, then it should be 15A. If it doesn't fit, it's 10A.

            (No idea if there is a simpler / more reliable way…)

    • wfdTamar on 19/02/2025 - 18:29

      I want to have a wifi circuit breaker in my switchboard and be able to control it when away from home. This would require that the charger remember its settings and start to charge when the power is turned on (without me having to press a button) at the power point. Do you know if this can do that?

      • dangerdanger on 19/02/2025 - 18:46
        +1

        None of these have wifi on the charger cable itself. I think EVSE has one, but I think it's only Bluetooth.

        My car (Polestar) has a scheduler / timer for charging, I think Teslas also do as well. I just used my in-car charger.

        If you are thinking about using excess solar, it won't know to put excess solar power into the car though, you'll need something that will talk directly to your solar inverter.

        • wfdTamar on 19/02/2025 - 18:53

          I know, which is why the circuit breaker in the switchboard would have wifi. That would connect to my home wifi (not to the charger). The idea is set the charger up as I'd like it, turn the power point off by wifi at the switchboard. Then be able to turn it on (or set up a timer in the circuit breaker) remotely.

          However this requires that the charger be able to remember it's setting and be able to start just by the power being turned on. Without someone needing to press a button on it to start the charging.

          • dangerdanger on 19/02/2025 - 19:04
            +1

            @wfdTamar: The charger will remember the last settings, but wifi-at-the-switchboard would be a problem (and a more permanent solution)

            • wfdTamar on 19/02/2025 - 19:07

              @dangerdanger: Does it start charging by itself when the power is turned on?

              One of these for the switchboard

              https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/125424236588

              • dangerdanger on 19/02/2025 - 19:08
                +1

                @wfdTamar: Yes, no button needed to press. how do I know - I plug the type2 cable into my car, and then I turn on the charger from the GPO (powerpoint) and it just starts.

                I don't press any buttons ont he charger cable itself.

        • wfdTamar on 19/02/2025 - 19:03

          The EVSE one is Bluetooth. I got the 10 Amp version and it could only do 6 Amps.

          • dangerdanger on 19/02/2025 - 19:05

            @wfdTamar: I also have the EVSE 10A one, and agree it's so slow. The amazon one does 15A for me.

      • Veedub on 19/02/2025 - 18:53

        Firstly i own a Tesla so i am speakig with experience of charging a Tesla.

        Via the Tesla App you can Tesla HPWC can charge remotely when connected to Wifi, can also can be set to charge on solar, can be scheduled charging.

  • SeanConnery on 19/02/2025 - 16:36

    Serious question: What happens if an EV gets a flat battery (as in your drive it till it has no juice left). Can RACV jumpstart it or must it get towed away?

    • tephra on 19/02/2025 - 16:40

      dunno about RACV, but you can always get a friend with an EV and use V2L from their car to yours, but be prepared to wait an hour or more for your car to get enough juice to be able to get to a fast charge station…

    • Ozbargainer9371 on 19/02/2025 - 16:41
      -2

      Needs to be towed to the nearest charging location as there's no realistic way to quickly charge the car on the side of the road. Even a 2.4kW generator will only give ~ 10Ks of range an hour.

      • ATangk on 19/02/2025 - 16:48

        What happened to the good old pushing?

      • NinjaChicken on 19/02/2025 - 20:44
        +3

        Many EVs have V2L from which you could easily get 10km of range in an hour. I guess it depends on where you run out of juice but that could be enough to get you to the next (faster) charging station,

        And last time I called NRMA, it was a 3 hour wait for them to arrive..you can do the math on how much electricity you can put into an EV in 3 hours…

        Side note: how many times have you run out of petrol in your car? If you have done that more than once, perhaps driving a car isn’t for you.

    • mcgrathkerr on 19/02/2025 - 16:47
      +1

      The old Nissan leafs used to go into turtle mode when almost flat. Capped its speed to super slow but allows you to drive off road etc. not sure if other brands do.

    • xdivino on 19/02/2025 - 16:48
      +4

      Serious reply: Why would you let it get to 0%?, Realistically it'd be the same as running a ICE drip dry, which is likely to have issues and damage from doing so as well. But 0% on the car and same with Fuel usually has x KM in reserve to save from damage and complete stoppage.

      Most youtubes run EV's till they die and end up getting towed to a fast charger to get them juiced up again.

    • dtpearson on 19/02/2025 - 16:51
      +2

      Flatbed tow truck to charger (same as for any broken down car) is the usual fix. But you can tow it behind another car and use the regen to get you some more charge (not really recommended, but possible). That said, I know quite a few people with EVs now, and I don't know anyone that has completely run out of charge yet. But I also I know a LOT of people with ICE cars that have broken down that required a flatbed tow truck to take them back to a dealer for repairs :-)

      In the real world, it does not seem to be a common problem if you are sensible. Chargers are seemingly everywhere these days (and I live in regional NSW). Maybe not 350kw fast chargers, but 20-25kw are pretty common (and sometimes free). And if you are REALLY worried just keep a portable 240v 10A plug charger and stop anywhere with electricity and offer to pay for what you use if they let you plug in. It might cost you $50 for $12 worth of electricity, but if it gets you out of a jamb, its probably worth it.

      • erasimos on 19/02/2025 - 17:07

        Imagine tow trucks will have booster batteries soon. Maybe a series of lead acid batteries for full cranking power but more likely chargers will be integrated into their own batteries when they go electric.

        Cars and trucks will be like sneaker nets for power eventually. Probably for houses and other infrastructure as well. Need power for mobile tower, just plug the truck in.

    • mrshorty on 19/02/2025 - 17:07

      I think roadside assistance now have some form of charger to get you to the nearest charger. Otherwise if its going to take too long to charge than towed would probably by the next option

    • Fiximol on 19/02/2025 - 18:02

      There are some mobile charger services which have emergency call outs, like these guys (among others).

      Other roadside assist companies such as NRMA have also started to build in mobile charging capacity.

      • Russ on 21/02/2025 - 00:23

        Wow, that's expensive, $360/year.

        For OzBargainers in QLD, the RACQ offers EV charging/towing on their cheapest plan (RACQ Everyday), $121/year: https://www.racq.com.au/car/roadside-assistance/compare-road…

        "Charge top-up to enable the vehicle to be driven to the nearest accessible charging station if in range (where available) or towing to an accessible charging station or your destination in line with your roadside assistance entitlements."

        From https://www.racq.com.au/car/roadside-assistance/roadside-ass…

        Note that you're more likely to get towing in country areas, and the maximum towing distance depends on which plan you choose. 20km on the $121/year plan will easily suit urban use.

    • Veedub on 19/02/2025 - 18:26
      +1

      Serious response, would you/do you ever drive until you absolutely run out of petrol, potentially damaging your cars engine???

      Yes it gets towed to the nearest charging station, you'll be full charged in less than an Hr.
      Plenty of stoopid youtubers making videos of running an EV to completely flat to get views and damaging their EV battery.

      • Russ on 21/02/2025 - 00:30

        potentially damaging your cars engine

        I've heard that claim many times, can anyone explain it? I've seen "the gunk at the bottom of your tank can damage your engine", but that makes no sense to me, as the feed pipe from the tank connects to the lowest point of the tank already, so you're always getting the fuel "from the bottom of the tank".

        Can anyone explain how/why the engine could be damaged?

    • Cave Fire on 19/02/2025 - 21:55
      -1

      Yeah, one of the realities of EV's now. Lot's of charging unless you upgrade or have the right setup. And lot's of planning in between.

  • PainToad on 19/02/2025 - 16:45
    +10

    Aldi got the recall press release ready to go?

  • walkerxp on 19/02/2025 - 16:56
    -2

    You can't beat the usual fire starters from china to the world.

  • donkeyhokey on 19/02/2025 - 17:03

    I always confuse Type 2 for Level 2. 😂

    • tunzafun001 on 19/02/2025 - 18:03
      +1

      Type 2 is now the standard (plug shape)

      Level 2 basically means its Australian 240v.

  • sh4hp on 19/02/2025 - 17:11
    +2

    https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0C8SFXJHM?ref_=pe_63343992_578…

    Got for myself this one, which is cheaper and 6m cable

    • PainToad on 19/02/2025 - 17:14
      • Reviews. Compared to the Aldi one which is a complete unknown
      • Cheaper
      • Longer cable
      • Free shipping. No need to go instore
      • Free and easy returns. No need to go back instore.

      I don't see how the Aldi one is a bargain.

    • wfdTamar on 19/02/2025 - 18:40

      I want to have a wifi circuit breaker in my switchboard and be able to control it when away from home. This would require that the charger remember its settings and start to charge when the power is turned on (without me having to press a button) at the power point. Do you know if this can do that?

      • sh4hp on 19/02/2025 - 18:58

        Just to clarify, you want to be able to remote start the charging? Is there a particular setting that the charger would need to remember?

        • wfdTamar on 19/02/2025 - 19:00

          Yes remote start, or have it work on a timer (can be set in the circuit breaker).

          Just to charge on 15 Amp, though that may not be essential for the remote sessions and it would probably be safer to have it on a low setting. This is for if I go on holiday I'd want it to come on for a few hours a week (cue all the 'burn your house down comments')

          • sh4hp on 19/02/2025 - 20:32

            @wfdTamar: I think what you want is something like a Zappi, that interfaces with your solar to only charge when there is excess (instead of feeding in to grid).

            Depending on what vehicle you have and your solar single/three phase though. Single phase would be a 7kW Zappi which is roughly $2K installed.

            • wfdTamar on 20/02/2025 - 03:13

              @sh4hp: Yes that or the solaredge one (as I have their system), but I don’t need that big a charger.

              A 15 Amp would do me fine and charge either off my solar, or in very bad weather, from Off Peak rate.

      • orangecarpet-22 on 19/02/2025 - 19:09

        Why don't you just control it from the car it's plugged into?

        Teslas can do this from the app, or automatic schedule.

        • wfdTamar on 19/02/2025 - 19:12

          I want to be able to do it remotely. Like have it charge if I'm away from home for a short time during the best solar hours, or even regularly say once a week if I go away on holiday.

          Oh whoops, I see what you mean. Leave the charger on and connected, but use a timer in the car (or the cars app). I can't remotely control that as the car doesn't have internet access/app (an Ioniq 38) and from memory the car can't to timer charging. I've only had it a short time and been away for a few months so only had about a week with the car.

          • orangecarpet-22 on 20/02/2025 - 17:38

            @wfdTamar: You could do maybe a WiFi controlled powerpoint like this: https://www.tapo.com/au/product/smart-plug/tapo-p100/

            Don't know if I'd be willing to juice 10A through it for extended periods. Should probably be fine…

            • wfdTamar on 20/02/2025 - 18:16

              @orangecarpet-22: I have used one of those for an e-scooter. Worked fine.

              I want to do 15 Amp and have got a wifi circuit breaker that I linked to in another comment here.

            • sh4hp on 21/02/2025 - 14:29

              @orangecarpet-22: Read a lot of articles advising against using one. They are not designed to handle that kind of load for extended periods of time.

  • the beach place on 19/02/2025 - 17:46

    Anyone know what they mean by this?
    Real-time monitoring data
    Charging reservation time setting

    If it means OCPP and wifi it’s a bargain

    • freeb1e4me on 19/02/2025 - 17:53

      No OCPP and Wifi

  • jamba on 19/02/2025 - 17:55

    Can this charge a Tesla at home?

    • coxymla on 19/02/2025 - 18:21
      +1

      Yes, slowly.

      • orangecarpet-22 on 19/02/2025 - 19:11

        Define slow. 10A charges M3 at 15km/hr. The car sits there all night, it has more than enough time.

        YMMV.

  • tunzafun001 on 19/02/2025 - 18:09
    +1

    Ev'd for 6 years. If I was buying a charger it would need.

    Solar monitoring/ load shifting - ie talks to your solar inverter to charge the car whenever there is excess solar.

    Exportable log data. Needed for electric usage when on novated leases.

    A basic 3.5kw evse I'd value around $150 tops (which they will be 4 weeks after being released).

    Internally they are just a glorified 240v powerpoint with a relay. Ie.."are you a car- 12v signal from car = yes. Release 240v to the car.
    How much current- 230ohm resistor - release 15amps max.

    • freeb1e4me on 19/02/2025 - 18:20

      Anyone you can recommend?

      • Veedub on 19/02/2025 - 18:33

        Tesla Gen 3 HPWC approx $800 plus installation $.

      • wfdTamar on 19/02/2025 - 18:35

        You'd probably need to go for at least a 7kw charger for the solar stuff. Like Zappi.

    • NinjaChicken on 19/02/2025 - 20:52

      Exportable log data. Needed for electric usage when on novated leases.

      Just a note on this, it’s not necessarily required for a novated lease. The ATO also allows a flat rate formula of ~4 cents per kilometre. This may or may not work out better for you if you are charging from solar (or cheap / free grid electricity).

      • tunzafun001 on 19/02/2025 - 22:53

        Yeah, that's a joke.

        So a petrol motor is 85c/ km

        So ten km is an $8.50 claim at your marginal rate.

        An electric car is 40c per 10km.

        It makes no consideration for the things that matter, like depreciation. It is an absolute disgrace.

        There are a few cars that you could drive for 10km for $8.50 (after fuel, tyres, rego, depreciation, insurance is taken care of).

        There is no car on the planet that will cover 10km for 40 cents!

        • NinjaChicken on 19/02/2025 - 23:07
          +1

          All the 4 cents per km covers is electricity.

          Tyres, rego, insurance, etc is all claimable separately on a novated lease, and therefore currently fbt and tax free.

          • tunzafun001 on 19/02/2025 - 23:24

            @NinjaChicken: Oh ok. Still not realistic for 80% of the cars out there. Pretty sure a Tesla is more than 10kwh / 100km.

            Also, what is the 85c equivalent of an electric car?

            • orangecarpet-22 on 20/02/2025 - 17:41

              @tunzafun001: It's still $0.88c per km to run the car, be it electric or petrol. The definition of car as per ATO includes both. They used to have different rates for different engine (sizes in particular) but that was a while ago.

              But for reimbursement of fuel it's 4.2c per km. I'm on 12.5kWh per 100km. Model 3 2024. I'm on a single time of use tariff of only $0.15kWh.

              $1.88 per 100km.
              1.88c per km.

              The 4.2c should cover people even on shitty tariffs of double mine.

  • bghunter on 19/02/2025 - 22:35

    Genuine question, is there any difference between this charger and Tesla 's mobile connector? I need to buy one soon so deciding which one to get.

    • tunzafun001 on 19/02/2025 - 23:39
      -2

      Both type 2 EVSE's

      Tesla use 8.2v to signal the car is connected. Everyone else uses 9v.

      Public chargers are 9v +- 1v.

      So a Tesla can use public connectors or Tesla connectors. Elon isn't stupid.

      Everyone else can't use a Tesla charger (even though the plug fits) unless you modify it and clamp the signal line at 8.2v. So it mimics a Tesla. You need to outsmart Elon..will cost you $1 to modify (but a bit of fiddling/ soldering).

      A fast charger is totally different..Uses a CCS connector (which is DC). So won't get into them. They are actual chargers. So technically, Aldi are false advertising.

      These are just type 2 connectors (glorified plain old power points), that just signal to the car to accept 240v. The car itself has the charger built in. There is no charger here.

      In summary, if you have a Tesla, it doesn't matter what you use.

      If you have a non Tesla and use a Tesla evse, then you will need to modify the signal lines.

      Both will work, one needs PFA… because of Elon…

      • bghunter on 20/02/2025 - 00:42

        Great info, cheers

        • loksmack on 20/02/2025 - 10:46
          +2

          See my response to this post - he is incorrect. A new Tesla UMC will work fine with any EV.

      • loksmack on 20/02/2025 - 10:46
        +1

        You are incorrect, or at least years out of date.

        The Gen 3 Tesla Wall Connector and the Current-gen UMC (both having been available for at least 4 years) will work on non-Tesla cars without any modifications.

        I charge a BYD with my Tesla charger every day.

        I believe the older Tesla EVSE's may have had compatibility issues with other brands, but again that was years ago.

        • tunzafun001 on 20/02/2025 - 14:24

          Looks like there are jumper settings inside now to make it Tesla only or universal ( ie route it through 8.2v or 9v).

          Good to see.

          Above still applies to Public destination chargers.. well all the ones around here anyway.

          • loksmack on 20/02/2025 - 18:40

            @tunzafun001: The v2 Wall Connectors (at least one revision of them) had some dip switches that could decide whether it was Tesla-only or universal.

            The v3 has the same option in software.

            Per above, it doesn’t apply to all public destination chargers, only older ones and those that the owner had (for whatever reason) set to Tesla only.

            • tunzafun001 on 20/02/2025 - 20:54

              @loksmack: Okee dokes..

              I whacked a 8.2v zener diode in the handle making Elon's exclusivity futile anyway. Doesn't matter the generation, it will work.

              But it makes sense. Tesla will be looking to branch out to all models for a subscription service etc.

  • ab c on 20/02/2025 - 13:23
    -2

    What will your EVs (not-hybrid) worth in 3-5 years time ?

    1.Further discounting & price drop of NEW-models ?
    2.Reliability of EVs' NEW-technology…unknown ?
    3.Battery degradation ?
    4.Any negative ?

    Any expert: preferably owners of EV…genuine question & curious?

    DeepSeek AI responses, https://chat.deepseek.com/a/chat/s/0d8b7d7f-d3d9-4d9b-827a-1…

    • tunzafun001 on 20/02/2025 - 14:27

      What's an ice worth when people catch on to EVs.

      There will be a point when ice drops off a cliff.

      Basically like VHS > DVD > Streaming

    • dangerdanger on 20/02/2025 - 21:21

      I enjoy driving past servos and not giving the saudis my money. I used to hand over $100/wk, now I hand over $0/wk.
      Don't get me wrong - people are free to give their hard-earned money to the oil cartel, it's all good. It's their money, they can do what they want with it (and I can do what I want with my money). The oil-cartel propaganda machine is always on overdrive.
      I don't try and convince other people to buy EV, that's not my job.

      My EV has been so much more reliable than my previous Euro-ICE (not to mention so so much cheaper to maintain).

      I fill my EV with PV-sourced electrons.
      I'm not fussed about resale value.

      It's not like the battery will be dead within 5 years.

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