Gen 3 wall charger now on the NZ store

[RobDickinson]

Gen 3 Wall Connector - 7.3m

Wall Connector is the most convenient charging solution for houses, apartments, hospitality properties and workplaces. With up to 71 km of range added per hour of charging, multiple power settings, 7.3m length and a versatile indoor/outdoor design, Wall Connector provides unparalleled...

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Also remember this includes an RCD so instillation may be cheaper and easier.

 

[khayyam]

If it really doesn't need a type B RCD for NZ installation that would make a big difference. But tbh I'm skeptical, given that a type B RCD in NZ costs almost as much as the wall charger...

 

[Ecoli]

And it's....out of stock

 

[zl22222222]

The built-in RCD is Type A + 6ma. Not sure if it's up to standard as to exempt the installation of a Type B RCD. In terms of protection, Type B is better than Type A.

 

[RobDickinson]

yeah me either not a sparky, and afik the type B RCD is only recommended/best practice not required by law.?

 

[khayyam]

yeah me either not a sparky, and afik the type B RCD is only recommended/best practice not required by law.?

Yeah I think that's right, though it seems that all sparkies insist on installing one. Even if the gen 3 HPWC doesn't actually need a type B RCD, if the recommendations don't reflect it, NZ sparkies may still insist on installing one.

 

[RobDickinson]

It really puts people off an extra $500-600 on top for the breaker when the install and unit is subsidised almost completely in other countries etc.

 

[Perksy]

This is from the Tesla installation manual:

'Wall Connector features built-in RCD Type A + DC 6mA. The benefit of this protection is that RCD Type B are not required when installing Gen 3 Wall Connectors, consult local regulations on the type of breaker required.'

So, not required but subject to 'local regulations' or just interpretation of them!

Would be interested to know if anyone gets a Gen3 what the NZ Sparky interpretation is. I'm considering it although we are only in a rental property until we make a decision on staying in the area. I don't want to pay for 2 installations inc 2 Type B RCDs!

 

[RobDickinson]

AFIk type B RCDs are not required at the moment from a legal pov on any install?

 

[khayyam]

AFIk type B RCDs are not required at the moment from a legal pov on any install?

Legal perhaps not, but de facto seems that all sparkies insist on them. Unclear if that will change.

 

[AB Electrical]

This is from the Tesla installation manual:

'Wall Connector features built-in RCD Type A + DC 6mA. The benefit of this protection is that RCD Type B are not required when installing Gen 3 Wall Connectors, consult local regulations on the type of breaker required.'

So, not required but subject to 'local regulations' or just interpretation of them!

Would be interested to know if anyone gets a Gen3 what the NZ Sparky interpretation is. I'm considering it although we are only in a rental property until we make a decision on staying in the area. I don't want to pay for 2 installations inc 2 Type B RCDs!

We are installing multiple Gen 3 TWC's every week, as an approved Tesla Installer. We are not installing RCD Type B. As noted Tesla has confirmed the DC filtering is now built into the Gen 3 TWC's Regards Howard AB Electrical

 

[Perksy]

We are installing multiple Gen 3 TWC's every week, as an approved Tesla Installer. We are not installing RCD Type B. As noted Tesla has confirmed the DC filtering is now built into the Gen 3 TWC's Regards Howard AB Electrical

Thanks for the confirmation @AB Electrical . When this lockdown is over (or at least over enough) I am moving to a new place and will contact a local Tesla approved installer in Wellington to get a TWC install.

 

[Linuxluver]

This is from the Tesla installation manual:

'Wall Connector features built-in RCD Type A + DC 6mA. The benefit of this protection is that RCD Type B are not required when installing Gen 3 Wall Connectors, consult local regulations on the type of breaker required.'

So, not required but subject to 'local regulations' or just interpretation of them!

Would be interested to know if anyone gets a Gen3 what the NZ Sparky interpretation is. I'm considering it although we are only in a rental property until we make a decision on staying in the area. I don't want to pay for 2 installations inc 2 Type B RCDs!

I'm waiting to receive my Gen 3 wall connector. They won't ship it until the level 4 lockdown ends in Auckland.

 

[Linuxluver]

Had anyone who has installed the Gen 3 wall connector with a Type2 connector tried using it with as another - non-Tesla EV? It's supposed to be supported now. I have the Gen 2 wall connector and it's been a minor annoyance needing have a separate 32amp EVSE to charge our non-Tesla EVs.

 

[Dave D]

I'm waiting to receive my Gen 3 wall connector. They won't ship it until the level 4 lockdown ends in Auckland.

Mine had confirmed shipping before the shift to lvl3?

 

[Dave D]

I'm waiting to receive my Gen 3 wall connector. They won't ship it until the level 4 lockdown ends in Auckland.

They are now

 

[Audietron]

We are installing multiple Gen 3 TWC's every week, as an approved Tesla Installer. We are not installing RCD Type B. As noted Tesla has confirmed the DC filtering is now built into the Gen 3 TWC's Regards Howard AB Electrical

I had installation by AB electronics... very professional and tidy guys. reasonable pricing.
I am glad I had it installed before lockdown started

 

[T3SLA3]

I use a Gen 2 wall charger for my Model 3 (2019).

I just placed an order for a Model Y, and am looking at a second charger for it, with load sharing.
The Tesla documentation says the Gen 3 does not support Gen 2 load sharing

My options:
1. Buy another Gen 2 wall charger (maybe secondhand...).
2. Sell my Gen 2 wall charger and Buy two Gen 3 wall chargers.

Is anyone else doing the same or have an opinion?

 

[RobDickinson]

I have an unused gen 2 in a box

 

[T3SLA3]

Interested
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