Hong Kong Tesla Model S Charging Standard

[DITB]

The IEC Red connectors are 380VAC 3 phase in Hong Kong. There are two sizes that indicate the current capacity, 16A or 32A. If the outside diameter is approximately 7cm, it is 16A, about 8cm is 32A. These correspond to the capacities of the Model S single and dual chargers, 11kW and 22kW.Edit: There is one more, about 9cm diameter would be the 63A version - 42kW.

Great info, thanks! Comparing to the standard 13A plug next to it, I would imagine it could be the 16A/3.I need to sneak over there late at night and suck some juice - as the local shopping mall carpark only has 13A (at 24 HKD/hr!)

 

[asiaworldcity]

I wish the upcoming UMC will includes the adapter for both IEC Red and Blue socket, because install a blue or red socket is easier than install the wall connector. IEC sockets are pretty reliable and should not cause any overheating problem.

 

[hiroshiy]

So Hong Kong got two Superchargers on launch. Was this announced in advance, or was it a surprise for you? Are those Superchargers spaced strategically? Are they on highways and/or toll roads, rest areas?

 

[sonywong]

Tesla didn't announce these locations but HK members here all knew it days before the announcement. I think they are not very strategically located. Both located in a paid parking (one is a office/retail complex, the other is a newly opened crusie terminal). Both are not on highway or tollroad.

 

[markwj]

So Hong Kong got two Superchargers on launch. Was this announced in advance, or was it a surprise for you? Are those Superchargers spaced strategically? Are they on highways and/or toll roads, rest areas?

I think the strategy for superchargers is different here. We don't have any long journeys, so putting the superchargers mid-way between population points (at 150mile intervals) makes no sense. Instead, they are being deployed as in-town charging stations - kind of the equivalent of gas/petrol stations - somewhere you would visit once a week to top-up.

 

[hiroshiy]

@sonywong and @marktwj: thank you for the info and your thoughts. It's great you have two Superchargers, even in town locations! China also got a few on launch. I guess Japan might get two Superchargers in September.

 

[luckylao]

Hi, am new here. Ordered my MS in Mar 2013, yet to get my car though was told I could on 12 Aug. Visited the super charge station on last weekend at Kai Tak, seemed all set

 

[Vmax]

@luckylao: from what we know now, you might be looking at a November or even later delivery.

 

[luckylao]

Thanks for the heads-up Vmax. Kind of expected as I haven't heard anything from them since 9 July.

 

[Kairrson]

Whats your vin number luckylao?

 

[luckylao]

Hi Kairrson, mine is S39490.

 

[Vmax]

@luckylao: you are Signature? Assume you will get your car earlier. Maybe really in August.
Suggest to continue the discussion here: HK: Deposit date - confirmation - Sequence # - expected delivery

 

[luckylao]

Thanks again Vmax. I will try to call Tesla in this week and post latest under the thread you suggested. Fingers crossed

 

[markwj]

I've updated the first post to state that the cars now come with an IEC62196 type2 to type2 cable as standard.

 

[markwj]

If anyone has purchased the Tesla HK 10A mobile charger, can you please post a picture here and confirm the price you paid (and any other availability information). Latest information I have is that you _can_ buy it from Tesla HK, but it is not encouraged (or actively discouraged).

 

[DITB]

If anyone has purchased the Tesla HK 10A mobile charger, can you please post a picture here and confirm the price you paid (and any other availability information). Latest information I have is that you _can_ buy it from Tesla HK, but it is not encouraged (or actively discouraged).

My only option so far is a 13A charger, apart from superchargers or destination charging. I'm going to need one, at least until we get a proper installed (not within my jurisdiction, the classical EV problem)

 

[luckylao]

Dear Mark, I bought the mobile connector (BS1363) from Tesla and can confirm the price is HKD3,700. Not sure if that is the 10A connector you want to know. They will pass that cable to me tomorrow with the car. I will take a photo then. Let me know if there is anything I may do.

 

[waidy]

Dear Model S enthusiasts: I have a meeting today at the Airport World Trade Center. Since I will be there for a whole day, I would like to feed some juice to the Model S. According to EPD, there are 4 IEC type charging outlets at the car park 4. Would someone give me advise on

1. Does the IEC plug has an EVSE?

• What is the type of IEC outlets?

I am trying to find out whether I can use the Tesla provided mobile cable to charge the Model S.
Thanks in advance.

- - - Updated - - -

Sorry that I sound like a broken record. According to Goggle's EV charging map, there is/are Tesla 53 Amp HPC at the Marriott Skycity. Has anyone used it? Is it for Roadster or for Model S?

 

[Vmax]

waidy, please refer to this list: http://www.enb.gov.hk/sites/default/files/en/node78/charging_points.xls
The charger at the Skycity Marriott Hotel is for the Roadster.
The 4 chargers at carpark 4 are IEC62196 and are the right type for the cable provided by Tesla. However I can't confirm if they are really working. No chance to try them out, as I still wait for my Model S delivery.

 

[markwj]

Waidy,

The IEC chargers in car park 4 -should- look like this:

Expect about 26km per hour of charging.

That said, I don't know of anyone who has used them yet, so please let us know your experience.

A little tricky to operate. Seems you have to press-and-hold the buttons on the EVSE to start power.