Dual chargers quote

[voyxr6]

Sparky's preparing for her 2nd road trip to Melby Melbs from Radelaide for dual charges install.

MaxiCharger via Jetcharge & EVNomics J1772 kit is on its way!

Getting really excited to start exploring!

Tesla are quoting $3500 install - does this sound right?

Tesla — Dual Charger with Installation

"Please note the price includes installation. The parts will be shipped to the customer’s nearest Tesla Service Center from our Distribution Center."

$2000 USD approx = $2700AUD + shipping/GST etc round up to $3000

Anyone know where the extra $500 comes in?

Cheers in advance

 

[RichardMcN]

I paid $2857 (inc GST) to upgrade from 11kW to only 16.5kW (the max with the facelifted version). You are getting 22kW for only $3500. Doesn't sound too bad to me!

 

[meloccom]

When I shipped my 15 Amp Clipper Creek charge connector, customs charged GST, 5% Import duty (USA free trade agreement doesn't always apply apparently), plus a circa $200 processing fee so I can see this happening.

 

[voyxr6]

Awesome!

Cheers RichardMcN!

 

[voyxr6]

Yyyyyup taxes on charges on taxes Meloccom

I gave up caring long ago about how much it costs.

 

[voyxr6]

That dual charger feeling.

 

[RichardMcN]

Hooray @voyxr6 !

 

[ColinA]

The current model with max 16.5kW is very different to the dual charger upgrade, as Richard said. With the new spec chargers it is a software update as all cars come with the full 16.5kW charger hardware. The original car came with an 11kW charger, up-gradable by the physical addition of a 2nd charger to 22kW (yes, better than the current model!). It is definitely more expensive.

When I got my car I had the dual charger installed, and it was $2600 installed, but they have jacked their prices up significantly since then (early 2016) and the $3500 quoted sounds about right.

If you travel off the beaten track away from superchargers then it is well worth having - I have used mine several times at 3 phase outlets and have been very glad of it - over 100km/hr charge rate makes a huge difference to stop over times. I also have a Maxicharger (purchased direct from Europe before Tim distributed them) and have been very happy with it. They had some teething problems with the new model, but I believe they are well and truly put to bed.

I'm off to Tasmania next weekend, and the Maxicharger will get a workout there too. The dual chargers also allow you to take full advantage of Tesla 3 Phase 22kW HPWC destination chargers, of which there are more and more popping up, and quite a few in Tasmania.