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If you can wire a plug and remember to unwind the cable in its drum then this seems to be a cover all options approach and cheap as chips compared to the Tesla adapters. If you also get the dry box there's no concern over the plug size.
Tesla European DIY Destination Schuko Charging
No you need the one with the bigger waterproof case 13A extension lead BMW, Tesla, Nissan & Jaguar compatible (RCD options) as apparently the Tesla plug wont fit in the one you linked to - someone else mentioned this problem too with Masterplug sockets. I also went with inline RCD and the separate circuit tester.
I’m going to order
13A extension lead BMW, Tesla, Nissan & Jaguar compatible (RCD options)
But how long is the supplied mains Tesla charger lead as I want to know how long I need to buy the tough leads extension lead ? Eg if Tesla already give u 5 metres to start with I’ll prob get away with needing just another 5m ...
I’ve found the best place to keep all the leads and stuff (tyre pump, gunk, de-icer etc) is in the big compartment under the boot floor. It’s enormous!Can see my frunk being full of bags and cables !!
We’ve got a trip to France in the planning stage at the moment. Being an honorary Yorkshireman I’ve made up my own adapters to be able to switch live/neutral polarity.
A couple of rubber Schuko plugs and a couple of rubber sockets (£5.95 delivered from CPC) with a bit of 2.5mm cable I had in my odds & sods drawer
A black stripe on one cable denotes reverse polarity.
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Gen 2 UMC is apparently tolerant to reversed polarity. So no need for a crossover cable. Socket tester is useful though. Even though I already had one, I got a second (the glowing plug above) to keep permanently in the car.
Yes, I’ve made up and used such an adapter on a trip to France last December. I made up an adapter lead about two feet long, parts cost me about a fiver.Has anybody got any experience of using a 2 pin euro plug extension cable with 3 pin adapter uk on the other end? Ie, so the uk umc gen 2 can be plugged in abroad.
I assume the above would be cheaper than buying the Schuko adapter for gen 2 umc from Tesla.
Has anybody got any experience of using a 2 pin euro plug extension cable with 3 pin adapter uk on the other end? Ie, so the uk umc gen 2 can be plugged in abroad.
I assume the above would be cheaper than buying the Schuko adapter for gen 2 umc from Tesla.
Yes, I’ve made up and used such an adapter on a trip to France last December. I made up an adapter lead about two feet long, parts cost me about a fiver.
If you already have a 16A 'commando' adaptor for your Tesla UMC (they were once supplied with the car) then you would be better with something like this: Standalone EV travel adaptors (TESLA gen 2 compatible). Schuko plugs are rated at 16A and this arrangement will let you charge at 16A whereas a Schuko to UK 13A socket will be limited to 10A.
Toughleads do have one, just like I made:ahh yes I think I’ve read the instructions on how to make one of these up! I just don’t have the necessary tools and wondered if there was an off the shelf solution someone had - seems tough leads dont have such thing. Perhaps I’ll call and ask if they’ll make one up.
Is there any benefit on using this adapter plus commando, over just getting the schuko umc adapter?
thanks but no 16A commando in my umc bag sadly. Is there any benefit on using this adapter plus commando, over just getting the schuko umc adapter?
I’ve gone for a Kiwhi card but if we can charge overnight from the French chalet we normally stay at, for free overnight, then that will save a bit of holiday time for us.