Model S - HPWC (High Power Wall Connector)

[MaturinNYC]

I took delivery on 1/17 and was told to "expect about a month" before the HPWC comes in. Meanwhile i just slotted in a NEMA 6-50 outlet, and i've been pulling 40amps, gets me half full in a little over 4 hours. It'll be nice to get the HPWC though, so i can just keep the UMC in the car.

Meanwhile, i did have my first "public charger" success using the J1772 adapter - worked fine, but slow (30amps).

 

[Beaker]

I took delivery back on November 21st, and I'm waiting for my HPWC as well.

 

[SSher]

Last night I was told end of Q1 for my delivery. Vin 3920.

 

[NigelM]

HPWC just arrived with FedEx. Haven't opened the box yet, better get in touch with my electrician. :smile:

 

[Jdcleary]

I took delivery on 1/17 and was told to "expect about a month" before the HPWC comes in. Meanwhile i just slotted in a NEMA 6-50 outlet, and i've been pulling 40amps, gets me half full in a little over 4 hours. It'll be nice to get the HPWC though, so i can just keep the UMC in the car.

Meanwhile, i did have my first "public charger" success using the J1772 adapter - worked fine, but slow (30amps).

So about 240 volts and 40 amps giving you the maximum 31 MPH charge. I assume that even if you were drawing more amps that still wouldn't increase your MPH more than 31?

 

[andrewket]

So about 240 volts and 40 amps giving you the maximum 31 MPH charge. I assume that even if you were drawing more amps that still wouldn't increase your MPH more than 31?

Not sure I understand the question. With the HPWC you can draw up to 80A (with twin chargers), and 62 mph. The UMC will never draw more than 40A, regardless if that much current is available.

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[dailydriver]

Not me. :frown: My car was delivered on 10/31.

I just got an update from the Parts Advisor at the Chicago Service Center that the ETA for me is 02/28. I'm VIN S00691 so I would have thought I would have one by now. I did finally get my first software update today though. :smile:

 

[777dgt]

Received. Installing Monday.

 

[efusco]

Received. Installing Monday.

VIN and your original delivery date??

 

[aviators99]

VIN and your original delivery date??

He was an SSL. September delivery.

 

[Chris]

HPWC was installed earlier this week by Solar City. Took him about an hour (had a NEMA 6-50 before). He had to drill holes in the housing to feed the cable (break outs do not work as such). Charging is fast at 80A and the green light looks cool (similar to the mobile charger tells you if the car is charging or not.). Only problem I am having now, though is that the front plate comes off rather easily, exposing the internal circuitry! Screws are only at the bottom of the plate. The plastic anchors on top appear too flimsy to secure the cover. Definitely a safety hazard. Have contacted the ownership team.

 

[efusco]

Is that a bit low to the ground? Thought 18" was the minimum height off the ground? That conduit run is kind of hideous compared to the sleek HPWC.

 

[clmazin]

Maybe that's a countertop?

Not good news on the top of the enclosure.

 

[777dgt]

00035. 9/15

 

[777dgt]

HPWC for the S and 14-50 for the Roadster.

 

[FlasherZ]

Looking good... can't wait until mine arrives. I like the cord holder.

PS - put a cover on the duplex outlet to the right.

 

[AnOutsider]

Looks like they're all silver now?

 

[waidy]

HPWC for the S and 14-50 for the Roadster.

Thanks for posting the photo for your setup. What is the white box above the box? Does it come with the HPWC? Is the cable hanger comes with the HPWC? Is the 80Amp 3Awg cable going from the power source to HWPC in a fix area? (i.e. it's always on the left?)

 

[Chris]

The cable hanger does not come with the HPWC. Until the hanger/hook is available (it says in February) you will need to come up with your own solution.

Breakouts for the cable are on the left side and back only. I don't think you can feed the cable from the right side

 

[Chris]

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HPWC for the S and 14-50 for the Roadster.

Thanks for posting. Just wondering if the front cover also comes off like mine does if you pull a little on it?