16A Commando UMC

[Type2]

A friend of mine with an MG ZS EV is staying in a “pod” in the Lake District that provides 16A commando hook ups for caravans. I presume there’s nothing manufacturer specific about my Tesla UMC with 16A commando adapter (provided with the car) that would prevent her from borrowing it and using it to charge her car?

 

[MrBadger]

I presume there’s nothing manufacturer specific about my Tesla UMC with 16A commando adapter (provided with the car) that would prevent her from borrowing it and using it to charge her car?

Possibly. There are some reports of issues with some vehicles but I think it is possibly vehicle specific, ie Renault Zoe.

Bit of a can of worms and its not your situation, but Can I charge my Renault Zoe with Tesla UMC? shows that its not always plain sailing.

 

[LukeUK]

The plug and socket are rated at 16A, the MCB supplying them may well not be. She should check what current she can draw with the campsite beforehand, and/or check the MCB when she arrives.

 

[NewbieT]

Try it with the 13 pin adapter at your house. If it works, the 16A should work.

Some caravan hook-ups only allow max 10A or 5A draw, hope the MG can dial down the load when charging. Will obviously take longer too.

 

[Type2]

Thanks for your replies. A bit more research tells me they offer 10A per hookup, which I suppose could be either commando or 3 pin. I’ll lend her my UMC cable but have advised her to look for alternatives.