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Just moved into a condo building that only has 14-30 outlet. I don’t see that OEM pigtail in Porsche parts but I could be wrong. Can I just pick up a 14-30p-14-50r adapter on Amazon and make it work with the PCC+?
no it would be unsafe - since the PMC+ would not know it’s plugged into a 30 amp circuit - there is a 14-30 supply cable from porsche - your dealer can assist you with ordering it - however for what Porsche charges for just the supply cable you can almost purchase an entire extra EVSE - so it’s your call…

but your going to want to use the correct cable so that the PMC+ “knows” what type of plug it’s using and will adjust the charging amps to match the maximum allowed load.

your dealer can assist you with finding hte part number for the 14-30 supply cable - it’s the same for VW/Audi/Porsche - and the EV chargers are shared across all the products.
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here is a PDF of all the ”parts” for the Audi EV chargers - NOTE: these chargers identical to the Porsche EV chargers…it includes the part numbers for all the supply cables…
 

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I’m anticipating my first road trip in December. I have the PMC+ and will be visiting family for multiple days. Due to the layout of the home, there is no practical access to a NEMA 14-50 outlet. So I will be on level 1 charging. Access even to a 110V outlet in the garage will not be easy - I’ll be parked at least 30 feet away, outdoors. Would I be safe using an outdoor extension cable with the PMC+?
 
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I’m anticipating my first road trip in December. I have the PMC+ and will be visiting family for multiple days. Due to the layout of the home, there is no practical access to a NEMA 14-50 outlet. So I will be on level 1 charging. Access even to a 110V outlet in the garage will not be easy - I’ll be parked at least 30 feet away, outdoors. Would I be safe using an outdoor extension cable with the PMC+?
According to Porsche 'No' - suggest taking their advice to keep things safe - check the Owner's manual as it will be stated there.
 
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I’m anticipating my first road trip in December. I have the PMC+ and will be visiting family for multiple days. Due to the layout of the home, there is no practical access to a NEMA 14-50 outlet. So I will be on level 1 charging. Access even to a 110V outlet in the garage will not be easy - I’ll be parked at least 30 feet away, outdoors. Would I be safe using an outdoor extension cable with the PMC+?
if it’s a high quality 20 amp extension cord I would be un-concerned - some sort of industrial grade/construction-site “yellow” extension cord that is thick and heavy duty should be fine - but it’s your call - follow Porsche’s advise or take a well considered chance that all will be well.

I’ve used extension cords to charge my EV’s in the past - I believe Porsche’s advise is CYA and also when people say “extension cord” - not all cords are equal - and it’s certainly not a good plan to use low end indoor “light weight” extension cords. You need something rated for a full 1800 watts - not just any extension cord say for a lamp or TV…
 
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I would be hard pressed to see how anything like this cord presents any serious risk…I’d recommend paying the extra $7 for the “lighted” version - which has a small LED light in the plug ends so you can “see” that the cord is powered…

this is 12 gauge wire, 3 conductors (hot, neutral, ground) and rated for full 15 amps - and the PMC+ with the proper supply cable attached (NEMA 5-15 supply cable) will pull the recommended 12 amps - make sure the plugs are well seated and keep the plugs out of the wet and I’d be mostly nearly completely un-concerned - check in on it periodically during the first few hours and make sure it isn’t getting too warm and nothing is melting at the plug ends and it should be fine.

Clear Power 25ft 12/3 SJTW Yellow Outdoor Extension Cord w/Power Indicator Light, CP10147

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extra credit - also buy one of these pig tails - GFI - this will add an extra layer of safety should there be a short due to wetness…
  1. plug the GFI adapter into the outlet
  2. plug the exention cord into the GFI adapter
  3. plug your EVSE into the extension cord
charge the vehicle via the EVSE - check in on the whole thing periodically - cease/desist usage if anything feels “hot”, smells funny (burning plastic), or is visbility melting, or it’s ”wet”

if the GFI or breaker keeps “tripping” - then also recommend not using it - because these safety items “tripping” means something is going wrong.

IRON FORGE CABLE 3 Foot Lighted Outdoor GFCI Extension Cord - 12/3 SJTW Heavy Duty Yellow Pigtail Extension Cable with 3 Prong Grounded Plug for Safety, 15 AMP

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* - note -when not using the extension cord plug EVSE into the GFI adapter for added circuit safety.
 
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test the whole setup prior to traveling to make sure it “works” and you are familiar with it’s utilization.
 
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I’m anticipating my first road trip in December. I have the PMC+ and will be visiting family for multiple days. Due to the layout of the home, there is no practical access to a NEMA 14-50 outlet. So I will be on level 1 charging. Access even to a 110V outlet in the garage will not be easy - I’ll be parked at least 30 feet away, outdoors. Would I be safe using an outdoor extension cable with the PMC+?
_IF_ you have access to _ANY_ NEMA 14-50 or 14-30 (10-30, 6-30) there are extension cords for that type of plug - it will be SOOOOOO much faster than the 110V outlets it’s worth considering
  • NEMA 5-15 plug (household outlet) = 1.44 kW charge rate - 72 hours or more for a full charge
  • NEMA XX-30 plug (water heater/dryer) = 5.76 kW (4x charge rate vs. 110v outlet) - 15 hours or more for a full charge
  • NEMA XX-50 plug (RV outlet or Kiln) = 9.6 kW (8x charge rate vs. 110v outlet) - 11 hours or more for full charge
however XX-50 and XX-30 extension cords are very bulky, expensive, and very very heavy - also they will be very very very very lightly used over your EV lifetime - but occasionally life saving.
 
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I’m anticipating my first road trip in December. I have the PMC+ and will be visiting family for multiple days. Due to the layout of the home, there is no practical access to a NEMA 14-50 outlet. So I will be on level 1 charging. Access even to a 110V outlet in the garage will not be easy - I’ll be parked at least 30 feet away, outdoors. Would I be safe using an outdoor extension cable with the PMC+?
if you press the 50% button on the PMC+ that will drop it’s amp draw from 12 amps to 6 amps (1.44 kW to 0.7xx kW) - I would have _ZERO_ concern about charging over a 12 gauge industrial grade extension cord at 0.7xx kW - that’s less than a microwave draws while running

it will take _FOREVER_ (seriously 6 days or more) to charge the Taycan at 50% off a household outlet, but the current draw is sooo low that it’s virtually impossible to see any reasonable risk - that current draw is less than most/any/all halogen light bulbs…
 

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I don't know if the PCC would reduce the advertised maximum charging current it supports down to 24A in that case (80% continuous load on a 30A circuit). If you had the 14-50 pigtail plugged in, the PCC may think it's fine to pull 40A (80% continuous load on a 50% circuit). On a 30A circuit you can see how that would be bad.
There is a setting on the mobile charger to limit the current by 50%. That would work out to 20amps instead of 40, so you would be leaving a few amps on the table.
 

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it will take _FOREVER_ (seriously 6 days or more) to charge the Taycan at 50% off a household outlet, but the current draw is sooo low that it’s virtually impossible to see any reasonable risk - that current draw is less than most/any/all halogen light bulbs…
I read somewhere in this forum something about damage to battery if it is charged at a very low rate such as from household 110v. If my car arrives before my NEMA 14-50 receptacle is installed, any reason not to use 110v to charge it, other than how long charging takes?
 

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if you press the 50% button on the PMC+ that will drop it’s amp draw from 12 amps to 6 amps (1.44 kW to 0.7xx kW)
I don’t know if this is correct.

I really though the PMC+ was limited to 8A on 120V. But I’m having a hard time finding any good sources for it.

There’s someone taking about it here for the PMCC:
https://www.taycanforum.com/forum/threads/porsche-mobile-connect-110v-max-amperage.3669/

And Porsche references a 120V 10 amp circuit, which makes me think 8 amps.
Here (under FAQs):
https://www.porsche.com/usa/aboutporsche/e-performance/charging-bev/

But, I can’t find it in the manuals for the EVSEs. And I’m not home to check anything myself.

I realize it’s a 5-15 plug and should be able to handle 12 amps. But that 8 is really sticking out to me. I’ve been looking for the 8A reference since the CEC thread yesterday, but can’t find it…

Edit: 8 amps also referenced here, although not very official…
https://www.google.com/amp/s/insideevs.com/news/486327/how-to-charge-porsche-taycan-review/amp/
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