Since "type 2" is the norm here in Europe (single phase is just not good enought, so it's a good thing) I was thinking about making an adaptor cable to utilize the 43kw type 2 public chargers on my Roadster. Using Neutral and L1 it is possible to charge the Roadster at 230 volt at ~60 amps.
However, realising that this is more current that I have in my entire house I came to the conclution that "rebuilding" a 32A tesla plug was just not safe enough.
So using my network of engineering friends I finaly got a company to professionaly create this custom adapter:
(picture while testing it on a 32A charger)
The wires are 10mm2 with type 1 in one end and type 2 male in the other end, since the public "fast ac" chargers has type 2 cable attached.
Since I allready have "the can" (rated at 75A) I now have a portable adapter to bring with me on road trips.
Note that in EU the type 1 socket is only rated to max 50A, while in the US it's rated at 80A(?), so I will be monitoring it for heat the first times.
I payed NOK1500 for it (USD200)
However, realising that this is more current that I have in my entire house I came to the conclution that "rebuilding" a 32A tesla plug was just not safe enough.
So using my network of engineering friends I finaly got a company to professionaly create this custom adapter:
(picture while testing it on a 32A charger)
The wires are 10mm2 with type 1 in one end and type 2 male in the other end, since the public "fast ac" chargers has type 2 cable attached.
Since I allready have "the can" (rated at 75A) I now have a portable adapter to bring with me on road trips.
Note that in EU the type 1 socket is only rated to max 50A, while in the US it's rated at 80A(?), so I will be monitoring it for heat the first times.
I payed NOK1500 for it (USD200)
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