Long distance commuter about to pull the trigger on a MS

[WannabeOwner]

You can use the cable that comes with the car to plug into a (suitable) wall socket ... but ... you have to get it out every time, and then put it back in the car, and it will be wet if it has been raining.

I have a tethered connection on the wall here, so when I get home I just lift the cable off its holder and plug it in the car. If it gets wet it aint a problem as I am not taking it with me!

 

[jbcarioca]

I have a Bosch-supplied box connected to a 208/40 circuit, but a Tesla connector, rather than a HPWC. The connector itself cost $500, pretty steep, but avoids any hassle of adapters, in my case an important point for the other driver who only drives locally so never encounters a non-Tesla connector.

 

[mmccord]

You can use the cable that comes with the car to plug into a (suitable) wall socket ... but ... you have to get it out every time, and then put it back in the car, and it will be wet if it has been raining.

I have a tethered connection on the wall here, so when I get home I just lift the cable off its holder and plug it in the car. If it gets wet it aint a problem as I am not taking it with me!

Only if you want to take it with you... I just leave mine at home unless I'm going on a long trip.

 

[WannabeOwner]

Only if you want to take it with you... I just leave mine at home unless I'm going on a long trip.

Good point. Mine is in the car, not sure if I would be comfortable leaving it at home ... but so far I've never used it!

 

[gavine]

Good point. Mine is in the car, not sure if I would be comfortable leaving it at home ... but so far I've never used it!

More important to carry the J1772 adapter then the UMC in my opinion. Many more public chargers than NEMA 14-50s out there.

 

[sorka]

Yes.

Whoa, good to know!
That will not be a problem.

And I say public walkway merely as a disclaimer. I know someone who charges a Nissan Leaf from their apartment by running a 110v extension cord out their window and across the sidewalk inside a control joint (to prevent tripping), but it's just a matter of time before the city figures it out or someone complains, or some still trips on it and either sues the city, the Leaf owner, or both.

 

[Stiction]

i keep my umc in the car. I don't have a garage I can use so I have the HWPC (which is outdoor rated) bolted to the house outside and
it works great.

If you can spring for it (I think it's $500 + the install of course) it's great.