Australian Model 3 highland accessories

[TE5L4]

Has anyone bought a cheap 22kw type2 cable from Ali express? Any feedback on the quality and a link?

Looking to purchase one for the rare times I need it and don’t want to spend much on it

I went with this one from X-CAR but have not had to use it in the year i've had it. 7kW/22kW 32A Type2 to Type 2 EV 5M Charging Charger Cable BYD Tesla Model Y/3 | eBay

 

[jeevas123]

I had the same question and was convinced here that buying local imported from China is better than just imported from China. I agree with it, because there is a resistor, which may be soldered in many different ways so it breaks off. Here is a video:

That is applicable only for cable attached to a charger. detachable cables usually connects those lines from male-to-female.

 

[sishome]

That is applicable only for cable attached to a charger. detachable cables usually connects those lines from male-to-female.

Interesting. How do the appliances know what current is supported by a cable?

 

[jeevas123]

Interesting. How do the appliances know what current is supported by a cable?

Didn't see a type-2 to type-2 cable which is rated less than 22kw (3-phase and 32amps) which is the max for AC charging in CCS type 2 mode. And I think that is the reason why type-2 -to type-2 cables costs this much and some single phase charger with attached 5M cables costs almost same or even less then these detacheable cables.

Also please note that the max AC charging possible with tesla Model 3 is 11kw(3 phase with 16amps).

 

[sishome]

Didn't see a type-2 to type-2 cable which is rated less than 22kw (3-phase and 32amps) which is the max for AC charging in CCS type 2 mode. And I think that is the reason why type-2 -to type-2 cables costs this much and some single phase charger with attached 5M cables costs almost same or even less then these detacheable cables.

Also please note that the max AC charging possible with tesla Model 3 is 11kw(3 phase with 16amps).

Aliexpress sells cables with a variety of currents. There must be something to tell the charger about which current is allowed.

 

[jeevas123]

Aliexpress sells cables with a variety of currents. There must be something to tell the charger about which current is allowed.

Links?

 

[sishome]

Links?

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004615476922.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.3.4ed14a07bl4ATK&algo_pvid=c553537c-1fd9-43a7-b444-84c14e702331&aem_p4p_detail=202402180653291952159839943280014999161&algo_exp_id=c553537c-1fd9-43a7-b444-84c14e702331-1&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21AUD%2195.66%2195.66%21%21%2161.39%2161.39%21%402101fb1a17082680095857182e2869%2112000035438310160%21sea%21AU%213202548226%21&curPageLogUid=8JjpZOfzXo27&utparam-url=scene%3Asearch%7Cquery_from%3A&search_p4p_id=202402180653291952159839943280014999161_2

Don't know if you can see. There are single phase 16A and 32A options. Most of the sellers are similar. Just search for type 2 to type 2 cable.

 

[cafz]

Links?

Here's a 7kW cable from a local supplier:

Type 2 Cable | EV Charging Cable Type 2 | 2 YEAR Warranty

Type 2 to Type 2 EV cable 32A 7kW. Premium lightweight cable between the electric car and universal charging station. 2 Year Warranty on type 2 charging cable!

evse.com.au

 

[Murphster]

@Murphster how's the plastidip holding up?

Really well. They look the same as they did when I first sprayed them, even after a couple of washes.

I did remember I bought some real letters for the rear from Ali Express, and was looking to put them on last week, but when I opened them I realised they were plastic, and no better than what I already had with the Plastidip.

I think the only thing I am swapping them for is black chrome ones, when I find a set for front and rear.

 

[Mes1]

I had a prompt to upgrade my key while walking around officeworks.

Location is irrelevant but included it as my location in Victoria have me the other update haha.

Make sure your tesla app is up to date by manually searching for and selecting it in the app store

Mine now say UWB or i can change it back to bluetooth

damn iphones having all the UWB fun haha, hope it supports androids soon!

 

[dronus]

damn iphones having all the UWB fun haha, hope it supports androids soon!

Seems to work pretty well

 

[dronus]

Matte screen protectors work well (watching netflix while charging)

 

[jeevas123]

Here's a 7kW cable from a local supplier:

Type 2 Cable | EV Charging Cable Type 2 | 2 YEAR Warranty

Type 2 to Type 2 EV cable 32A 7kW. Premium lightweight cable between the electric car and universal charging station. 2 Year Warranty on type 2 charging cable!

evse.com.au

I have the 32a 22kw 3-phase cable. will check for any resistance between PE and PP

 

[meloccom]

Here's a 7kW cable from a local supplier:

Type 2 Cable | EV Charging Cable Type 2 | 2 YEAR Warranty

Type 2 to Type 2 EV cable 32A 7kW. Premium lightweight cable between the electric car and universal charging station. 2 Year Warranty on type 2 charging cable!

evse.com.au

For the sake of $20, wouldn’t you go for the 22Kw version that allows a Model 3 or Y to charge at 11Kw?

Type 2 EV Cable | 2 Year Warranty | EVSE | FREE Shipping

Type 2 EV Cable between the electric car and universal charging station. Compatible with all public charging networks.Three Phase

evse.com.au

 

[Jules22]

For the sake of $20, wouldn’t you go for the 22Kw version that allows a Model 3 or Y to charge at 11Kw?

Type 2 EV Cable | 2 Year Warranty | EVSE | FREE Shipping

Type 2 EV Cable between the electric car and universal charging station. Compatible with all public charging networks.Three Phase

evse.com.au

Yeah, not an area I'd be nickel and diming when you are dealing with a 70k+ vehicle

 

[dronus]

For the sake of $20, wouldn’t you go for the 22Kw version that allows a Model 3 or Y to charge at 11Kw?

Type 2 EV Cable | 2 Year Warranty | EVSE | FREE Shipping

Type 2 EV Cable between the electric car and universal charging station. Compatible with all public charging networks.Three Phase

evse.com.au

I agree, buy it once, buy it right.

 

[jeevas123]

For the sake of $20, wouldn’t you go for the 22Kw version that allows a Model 3 or Y to charge at 11Kw?

Type 2 EV Cable | 2 Year Warranty | EVSE | FREE Shipping

Type 2 EV Cable between the electric car and universal charging station. Compatible with all public charging networks.Three Phase

evse.com.au

yes 100% go for 22kw ones, which will enable 7kw from single phase and 11kw from 3-phase, the max rated for M3 and MY and maybe your friend with some other car which supports 22kw can borrow your cable too.

But then you can get the same cable for almost half the price from ebay and their shipping is lightning fast with very nice packaging. So I don't see any reason why you should spend more.

 

[FilthyCyberRat]

I had a prompt to upgrade my key while walking around officeworks.

Location is irrelevant but included it as my location in Victoria have me the other update haha.

Make sure your tesla app is up to date by manually searching for and selecting it in the app store

Mine now say UWB or i can change it back to bluetooth

Weird. I’ve had no update pop up for the upgrade. Not sure what I can do but wait I guess. Where does is say UWB?

 

[dronus]

Weird. I’ve had no update pop up for the upgrade. Not sure what I can do but wait I guess. Where does is say UWB?

When it prompts you it tells you what its doing.
Im not sure if this bit changed in the app too

 

[qldoldun]

Smart man! That or fabric and then pull when it's lined up.. Will give that a go tomorrow.

Did you manage to install the sill protectors? Would appreciate a brief description of the effort needed as mine arrive later today. (Model Y)