You might want to double check about adapters as to whether they are available in Australia. I haven't looked at it in detail. I just know that adapters are available - maybe not in AUS due to pin configuration. Last I saw they were EU style...
True. I just usually find it easier and less confusing to say "Mennekes cable" instead of "type 2 to type 2 cable". I think people also get lost in the assortment of numbered generations. I mean, I could have a Powerwall 2 passing power through a Gateway 1 to a Gen 3 wall connector, which is connected to the car via its type 2 socket.FYI, “Mennekes” is a company name, IMHO people should just refer to the plug by its SAE name, “Type 2”
There are many brand names that have made it into colloquial language. Esky, bandaid, aspirin, escalator, laundromat, trampoline, allen key, velcro, bubble wrap. Even dry ice was a trademark.
It's not really, the Mennekes company designed it. Kind of like calling NACS the "Tesla plug".
Not in the EV ecosystem.
There's definitely other UMC options too:Many thanks to everyone who was able to clarify my confusion on charging ports - the confusion came because of the "image" of the plug type in PlugShare - exactly as @JonDarian had noted!
I'll go fix up my PlugShare settings now
Also - in reading the replies and many other comments around the forums, it sounds like I should organise a UMC charger, and Mennekes Type 2 cable to carry around at all times?
I'm planning on installing a Fronius WattPilot (J22 Go) at home, as I am fully into the Fronius ecosystem for Solar, and have 3 phase. I believe the J22 Go woll give me the best AC charging speed (11kW) at home, and I could take the whole kit with me for long trips, enabling us to use a 3 phase outlet, as well as anything else supported by a CCS (Type 2) port, or 10A, 15A wall plug etc.
Have I missed anything in my research and understanding please?
Try a different outlet, even if you have to use an extension cord temporarily. Or a different location .
Yes as above try a different outlet but from a different part of the house - ie a GPO from a different circuit
It's not a generic error. There's a bunch of specific fault conditions it checks for - that's one of them.
Has anyone in Australia actually received the firmware updates and been able to use Charge on Solar yet? My car has the right update, but my Powerwall is languishing on v23.12.2 instead of the necessary v23.12.10. I asked about it while I was chasing Tesla about fixing the ability to update UMC firmware, and they told me that there was no timeline for introducing Charge on Solar in Australia. That said, they also told me the same thing about the UMC firmware, and it turned out the firmware update had already started rolling out, so I have no idea what to believe.Yes, but this feature was only released last weekend, so you will need to wait for both your car and your powerwall to have the latest firmware update.
It's part of Tesla firmware update 2023.26
Tesla Launches New Software Update with Charge On Solar Feature & More
Tesla is launching a new software update for its vehicles. It contains some cool features like Charge On Solar, Automatic Headlights, Bluetooth Game Controllers, Camera View on Tesla App and more.www.tesmanian.com
Sometimes the answer here can depend on what ecosystem your solar is part of - e.g. Fronius have a WattPilot EV charger that can handle 22kW on 3 phase (11kW for Tesla). It integrates with your Fronius Smart Meter to ensure you charge only on solar.
