Conversion Tesla Adapter to Mennekes socket

[dpeilow]

I recently contacted Tesla in Germany thinking that we could get access to the cables seen with RWE. I was told that RWE made the cables and I should contact them or the UK-based supplier of EVSE that has Mennekes sockets on it.

I replied "sure, will you make the plugs available to them to make the cables?" and have yet to receive a response. Let's see.

I'd wager that nearly every one of Tesla's European customers will have a need for this cable in the not too distant future.

 

[Eberhard]

I talked to RWE and they put me back to TESLA

 

[Toonm]

They might be afraid that people do damage to the car?

I'll try an e-mail towards Tesla, when you don't shoot, you'll always miss

Did they send a reply yet?

 

[widodh]

Did they send a reply yet?

Not on my e-mail, but a Tesla Ranger came by and I asked him about this. They will not sell the "Tesla connector" seperately since this way it's not a certified cable. So no luck there

 

[widodh]

I found this video from The New Motion

If we would transform our car to J1772 (or Tesla would do it), then our issues would be solved as well!

 

[EV_de]

Mennekes <--> J 1772 cable ?

 

[widodh]

Mennekes <--> J 1772 cable ?

Yes, that's what it is.

 

[doug]

If it's that much trouble to get a "Tesla" connector, it really is about time Tesla abandoned it. Offer conversions to Type I for Type II connectors as users prefer. Let third parties offer cables.

 

[widodh]

To conclude this for now:

From the rumours I've read the Tesla<>J1772 adapter should be out this April or in May (there were some logistical problems?). Since Mennekes<>J1772 cables are available (see the video above) it won't be a problem to connect a Roadster.

No need for special cables, just wait for Tesla to release their converter and we're done.

The remaining questions are:
* To how many A's is the Tesla converter rated
* To how many A's is the Mennekes<>J1772 cable rated

 

[dpeilow]

Widodh, how much are they selling that Type 1 <-> Type 2 cable for, do you know?

 

[widodh]

Widodh, how much are they selling that Type 1 <-> Type 2 cable for, do you know?

Sent an e-mail to them, they are currently at the motor show in Amsterdam, expecting a reply next week.

 

[widodh]

Got a reply from his iPhone, short message stating that they are expecting a price around EUR 500,00 and the cable is certified for 16A max... When the Tesla<>J1772 converter is out I'll contact EV-Box and ask what they can deliver.

 

[dpeilow]

Seems pretty poor value given that the LEAF is supposed to get a 32A upgrade next year.

 

[widodh]

Seems pretty poor value given that the LEAF is supposed to get a 32A upgrade next year.

Yes, indeed. He'll be back next week and I'll ask him about it.

 

[Eberhard]

a 16A cable is nonsens - 32A is what i need

 

[widodh]

Doug made a post: Are you interested in a Mennekes to Tesla charging cable?

Well, searching on made-in-china.com I found: 62196, China 62196, 62196 Manufacturers, China 62196 catalog

Seems there are loads of chinese manufacturers creating these connectors. Shouldn't be to hard then getting one.

 

[doug]

Seems there are loads of chinese manufacturers creating these connectors. Shouldn't be to hard then getting one.

Thanks, that was the point I was making with the photo. :smile:

 

[widodh]

Thanks, that was the point I was making with the photo. :smile:

I'll give it a try this week, see if I can get my hands on a Mennekes 32A cable from China, just to see what kind of quality it is. Hell, they might even make a Mennekes<>J1772 cable for me

 

[EV_de]

... Hell, they might even make a Mennekes<>J1772 cable for me ...

you can have it from here:

Walther-Werke Ferdinand Walther GmbH: Mode 3

... Made in Germany ...

charging cable Mode 3,
No. 771 11 50 20 16 A single phase 5 m 3 x 2,5 + 0,5
No. 773 11 50 20 32 A single phase 5 m 5 x 6 + 0,5

 

[widodh]

Ah, German made Always good. I'll ask what they charge for such a cable.