Sydney to Darwin road trip

[Blaq]

He was charging at 11/12kw. The Tesla UMC (Gen 2) is only capable of 7kw.

Yes you're right I misunderstood the Q. It is single phase but capable of 3 phase shifting, it can be used but can't get full 11kW.

 

[Vostok]

The Tesla UMC is 3 phase capable as long as you have the correct tail.

Tesla Gen2 Mobile Connector Adaptor - EVchargers - EV cables and adaptors

He was charging at 11/12kw. The Tesla UMC (Gen 2) is only capable of 7kw.

Correct. The HPWC is 3-phase capable, but Gen 2 UMC is not. 5-pin adaptors for the Gen 2 UMC are 32 amp, 1-phase only. Only one phase is electrically connected inside.

 

[Big Earl]

Well there you go... you learn something new every day. Thanks!

My car is pre heat-pump and the resistive heater is still a power hog that is noticeable enough that it impacts Wh/km. I wish I could turn it off but keep the fan on. I guess I could turn the manual temp down to 16 or 18 or something to stop it, but it‘s a clunky work-around and probably imperfect.

I have a pre-heat pump car, as well. Setting the temperature to LO with the A/C off will give you fan only.

 

[meloccom]

Correct. The HPWC is 3-phase capable, but Gen 2 UMC is not. 5-pin adaptors for the Gen 2 UMC are 32 amp, 1-phase only. Only one phase is electrically connected inside.

If you can get your hands on a Gen 1 UMC they are 3 phase capable up to 16A and 11KW.

 

[gm12]

I'll cover my charging kit in the next video, but here is what I have. [] Is how many times I've used them so far.
32 amp -3 phase (11kw) TOCA evse charger.[3]
A 20amp 3 phase to 32 amp 3 phase adaptor (Toca) [0]
UMC with 10a[1], 15a[1], 32a 1-phase [0], 32a 3- phase (7kw) tails. [0]
Type 2 to type 2 cable [0]
15a extension cord [1]

The model 3 would be a lot better remote touring car if it had a 22kw AC charger like the S. This is where cars like the ioniq could actually be better out here.

 

[moa999]

This is where cars like the ioniq could actually be better out here.

Ioniq is only 7kW, Ioniq5 11kW afaik. Porsche has a 22kW option in the Taycan.

 

[qldoldun]

OK gm12 - did you reach Cloncurry?
Perhaps you are already having a coldie or two at the Darwin Hilton - but I at least would like to know how the trip turned out. Especially any charging dramas in the (relative) outback.
Hope all is well.

 

[alliwantisaY]

Day 3 is up on YouTube but nothing else. I hope they didn't get stuck somewhere!

 

[doggy1]

Perhaps they needed a Starlink system with them!

 

[cable126]

I can't imagine the upload speed is great in the middle of the NT, however I am also eagerly anticipating the final leg of the journey. Fingers crossed everything is ok.

 

[noddy@teamterm]

That won't help much up here yet. Get some sats but no downlinks. Relay would allow for some connectivity but not much.
Starlink coverage (Beta I think)

 

[Vostok]

Day 3 is up on YouTube but nothing else. I hope they didn't get stuck somewhere!

Indeed. That route gets a reasonable amount of traffic, so if they did get stuck on the highway somewhere out of coverage, help would be organised by a passing truckie.

 

[Blue heaven]

I can't imagine the upload speed is great in the middle of the NT, however I am also eagerly anticipating the final leg of the journey. Fingers crossed everything is ok.

There's 7 locations with working 32 amp three phase power outlets in a 970km section between the Threeways Roadhouse and Darwin (thanks to Hunter from Alice Springs), looking at Plugshare comments gm12 is doing fine.

 

[noddy@teamterm]

GM12 - Sent you a message, guess you have probably overnighted @ Mataranka. send us a message when you get close to Darwin.

 

[Vostok]

There's 7 locations with working 32 amp three phase power outlets in a 970km section between the Threeways Roadhouse and Darwin (thanks to Hunter from Alice Springs), looking at Plugshare comments gm12 is doing fine.

If I was having fun on an EV adventure in the outback, making YouTube videos and uploading them would not be at the top of my daily to-do list!

 

[gm12]

If I was having fun on an EV adventure in the outback, making YouTube videos and uploading them would not be at the top of my daily to-do list!

Ha ha. True. Lack of internet is the reason for no resent uploads. I'm in Katherine now and in Darwin tomorrow. I'll edit and put a few videos up in the next few days.

It's been an awesome trip!

 

[gm12]

Here is video for day 5 & 6.

 

[gm12]

The much anticipated episode about crossing the Barkly tablelands between QLD and NT has just dropped:

 

[Blue heaven]

The much anticipated episode about crossing the Barkly tablelands between QLD and NT has just dropped:

Good video @gm12 , I'm enjoying how you're executing a plan without any dramas. Also good to see you put on the Diplomatic hat at the Barkly Roadhouse.

 

[Vostok]

Good stuff. I’m on a road trip at the moment, not going as remote as @gm12, but I am getting 120-130 Wh/km in my LR Model 3 doing 100 km/h on fairly flat highway stretches with the HVAC off except for the fan (need to turn temperature to “LO” and then manually turn off the AC). With AC on, if the cabin gets too hot, I’m getting 150–160 like @gm12 is getting. If the cabin needs heating because the outside air is too cold, efficiency dives to 170-180 Wh/km.

I think the “fan only” is a good technique to maximise range if there are nerves as to whether you would reach your destination - providing driving doesn’t become unbearably hot or cold. At 120 Wh/km and a full battery, the energy graph reports a range of over 600 km.