evanevery
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Sorry, but there is an unfortunate misconception that its "better" to use a specific auto mfr's charger with their specific cars. (This misconception is not unique to Porsche). Like one auto mfr's chargers are somehow better for their cars. (Actually, there is a whole thread here on this forum about a potential thermal problem in the Porsche charger cabling). This misconception is not particularly helpful in promoting the EV ecosystem in general. We all need to get past that...Not sure why my genuine question elicited the snarky response, so I'll try to clarify what I was asking.
First of all, It's pretty basic for any car manufacturer to be very explicit in specifying the type of gas you need to use. For any rechargeable battery, it is also necessary to specify current max, charge rate, voltage etc. My question is really about whether it is possible to hook up to a charging system that could have a negative effect on the battery, and therefore void the warranty. I'm not familiar with EV's or charging systems, so that's why I'm asking.
Anyway, the whole point of EV ownership is the ability to use lots of chargers in lots of different places without having to be a rocket scientist. Just like when you pull in to a gas station, you should be able to use any public charging station. (Tesla's proprietary charging network notwithstanding...)
Just like putting bad gas in your tank, I expect its possible to find a "bad" (broken) charger somewhere. But otherwise, no, you can use any industry standard (J1772) charger from any manufacturer hooked up to any utility company. Basically, if it fits in your socket, it will work with your car. Some stations also have other charger types (Tesla, Chademo ) but, if you do find them, they won't fit in your car's charging port. So, no, nothing you plug in to your car is going to break your car or void your warranty (unless its somehow terribly misfunctioning, miswired, etc)
We may call the charging station a "charger", but the actual charger is located in the car itself. The EVSE Terminal (charging station) simply provides the electricity. (Its basically just a big relay). The charger in the car will automatically control the appropriate charging current, etc.
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