check received for 1 of 2 recalls - (2020 Taycan & 2021 Cayenne) - Taycan recall complete and $600 check received for a Tesla Universal Wall Charger
2021 Cayenne recall check still pending - no auto-response - but eMail was submitted same day as Taycan recall eMail…
TBD…
1 of 2 complete.
my time is worth more than any of these EVSE's will actually cost…
owning a "good" EVSE that "just works" is the goal and leads to maximum EV ownership happiness
_IF_ I get reimbursed for my non-Porsche EVSE purchase that's gravy to me but not an essential meal…
is spending $599 or less on a...
6 of one, half dozen the other - ChargePoint and ClipperCreek are equal in my opinion - there will be NO difference in charging the vehicle - all the EVSE's are are external on/off switches to let raw power flow into the vehicle - the charging takes place inside the vehicle - the external box...
ChargePoint "wins" for the quality/clarity/correctness of their documentation - and the ability to "swap" for a NACS cord (should you want to) in the future…
attractive design
adjustable amps (15-70 amp breaker settings)
NEMA plugs based _OR_ hardwired
WiFi + app
optional timer features
J-1772...
Update: Universal chargers received - installed and fully functional - Tesla J-1772 Wall Chargers (two for sale) are now listed on eBay for sale…
no word from Porsche on "recall/rebate" submission
but my home setup is now:
3 x Tesla Universal Wall Chargers
each unit can provide a max charge...
not sure - I normally get "normal" electrical bits in terms of clamps/crimps/stress-relief for where the wire enters the unit
the _MAIN_ goal is a "seal" to keep sparks from escaping in terms of fire control should there be a short circuit - so what ever "seals" the opening is "good" - even a...
here is an _ACTUAL_ install photo with Tesla Dock & the Amazon Oven NEMA 14-50 power cord…simple, easy peasy.
this is a Tesla Wall Charger dock + the NEMA 14-50 Oven 6/8 gauge wire cable from Amazon - note the white wire is not required/used.
Green - Ground - far left in the picture
Red - 120V...
one of the best FAQ's in the industry - kudo's to chargepoint - almost worth going with them simply for the quality of this FAQ!!
https://www.chargepoint.com/drivers/home/installation/flex/
great install guide also -...
that's my read also - Tesla's Universal Wall charger is 11.5 kW for $595 on a 60 amp breaker (48 amp charge rate)
max charge rate for standard Taycan is 48 amps.