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This has been well discussed. Unfortunately Porsche thinks it’s just fine (my rubber plug actually partially melted pictures other forum). Faulty design and overpriced product that no doubt will change after us guinea pigs. Easiest solution dial down to 32A.

Remains a little bit of mystery overall. The unventilated charging dock appears to be part of equation for problem. Ambient temperature appears to be a part. 10 AWG 30 Amp rated pigtail seems part. Many have undeniable issues. But not everyone. My rubber plug melting is certainly real and real...

I wanted to do the same. However the pigtail where it goes into the charger side is proprietary(?) with several other circuit connections (I believe by researching and looking at it, as I was going to do exact same). Someonewith the skill set could perhaps figure this out?

Unfortunately, leaving the lid open does not solve overheating in my situation. If the unit is completely out of the enclosure, will not trigger but gets extremely hot in the pigtail. Not worth it, knowing that the 10 AWG in pigtail not rated for over 30 Amps continuous, nor the UL...

So an update. I went to my local Porsche dealer with the partially melted plug. They said needed to leave the car and charger. Porsche NA was involved as well and contacted me multiple times. They ended up replacing the charger under warranty, however it is identical with 10 Gauge pigtail. At...

Thanks for posting that. I am not a rocket scientist but in my case at 40A the heat melted the rubber plug, and has frequent shut offs and warnings. The pigtail adapter is measured hot enough to burn you. My circuit to breaker is 20 feet and 6 gauge wire on a 50 Amp breaker. As other poster...

Yes. I removed mine but exactly same.

I am guessi Thanks. This is so confusing though. I don’t have an amp meter. If they are both 10 AWG and the run to the car is obviously much longer than the pigtail, why wouldn’t the long wire be even hotter than the short wire? I am not an expert in this. Is the current in pigtail 40 Amps AC...

Thanks. The UL numbers (plug is one number, other side plug another, cord all different UL numbers). They are all in UL database directly. I think pigtail is custom made from these three components, as origin countries different, and end that goes to unit proprietary. I agree with other poster...

The attached is UL information. The plug can be manufactured with wire if 6 gauge/8 gauge/10 gauge. The 10 gauge Porsche plug/wire combination is approved for 30 Amps.

I would not bank on that. The rubber on my cable partially melted and the copper delaminated. The core temp at the metal of the plug may indeed be way higher than these spot measurements of the rubber.

I have confirmed the 30 Amp rating as to cord component (not plugs) through UL.

Yes there is open case with Porsche NA, and the dealer. And as to safety, the rubber on my cord partially melted. No one should use this at anything over 32 Amps (technically that is even too high), especially unvented Porsche enclosure with lid closed.

Thank you. I corrected.

So I have researched and found detailed information on this pigtail cord heating problem. it is concerning. If you look closely at the cord, it has an Underwriters Laboratory stamp of approval and code number in several places. Looking up this information at UL, the plug, one end of cord, and...

I am considering a hole saw to vent. A fan as well but would have to wire fan. Overall easier to switch to a different charger as much as that sucks. Porsche USA has been unhelpful. The dealer is unhelpful. My plug has actually melted to small extent. Do not charge over 32 Amps if in hot...

Is there anyone here on 6-50 plug with this overheating issue? Also can someone with 6-50 plug see if says “10 AWG” stamped on pigtail cable?

There is another label on the insert end. It says 40 Amps, which is incorrect based on 10 AWG at any length for CONTINUOUS power draw.

Good idea. Ultimately not complicated. Should not have 10 AWG wire anywhere in a 50 Amp circuit drawing 40 Amps continuously. Just dangerous. UL also stamped their approval. What a joke.

More confirmation of major issues. Went to take my pigtail in to dealer. Was partially fused to receptacle. Copper coating burned off. Rubber melted. This is after 2-3 charges. Other wiring 100% correct. Porsche wake up. No one has seemed to mention plug (not label) does say 40 Amps.