Well it hasn’t let me down so far! But if you want to do this, it‘s important to not get any old cheapo extension lead, because the UMC is not supposed to be used with an extension lead. I bought an industrial grade lead that has 10A plug/socket but is rated for 15A continuous draw, and a snib to lock the UMC plug to the socket. I’ve never had any overheating problems in the cable or socket.
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The Universal Mobile Connector is no longer standard equipment with new orders after 8 July 2022??
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Well it hasn’t let me down so far! But if you want to do this, it‘s important to not get any old cheapo extension lead, because the UMC is not supposed to be used with an extension lead. I bought an industrial grade lead that has 10A plug/socket but is rated for 15A continuous draw, and a snib to lock the UMC plug to the socket. I’ve never had any overheating problems in the cable or socket.
Eh? From Bunnings? I had a quick look through their website but it seems their 15a leads have 15a ends on them. What do you mean by a snib in this context? Also, do you have some way to waterproof the junction between the extension lead and the UMC, in case of rain or dew overnight?
I think it might be one like this https://www.bunnings.com.au/hpm-10m-10a-1-5mm-core-heavy-duty-tradesman-extension-lead_p4420227
Someone needs to hit the Twitters and complain. UMC in the US was dropped to US$200 after people complained.
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AUD$300 would be a more fitting price of the UMC here.
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Elon Musk confirmed that Tesla will drop the price of the mobile connector bundle on the Tesla Store to $200.
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AUD$300 would be a more fitting price of the UMC here.
Yes it could be a bit cheaper, but note that AU and rest of the world get a better UMC product than the North American market. US version is Tesla only.
AU version will charge any Type 2 EV.
The bunnings alternative is a touch cheaper ($516), but tops out at 10A. Can't see any reason not to choose the Tesla one for $34 more.
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Yep that looks like the one I have, although mine on the back said that the wiring was rated for 15A even though it has 10A plug and socket ends on it. Perhaps that text confused people, so they now say “10A Max” on the front to avoid it.
The socket snib is the same, to ensure proper prong connection and accidental dislodgment.
See my post above re the 10/15A question, and see @paulp post for the waterproof protection. Although to date I’ve always been able to place the UMC itself under cover somewhere. With a 10m lead and the length of the UMC cable, you can usually find somewhere safe to put the UMC and extension lead connection slightly above ground and protected from rain.
Don't know if there's any quality difference, but the equivalent is cheaper at Mitre10: Arlec Xtra Heavy Duty Extension Lead 10m
I’m guessing that if the on line process didn’t ask you to purchase a UMC at the time you ordered you snuck in just before the change. I would wait until your car is in the county and purchase one if needed.
There is no discount to bundle it, so wait.
Did you screenshot your order as proof it should be included?
No. But it was never visible on the Order screen in the days/weeks before that I was looking. This is the order document
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I just had a Tesla Gen 3 installed and it cost $780 for the wall connector (now $750 in the online store) and $650 for installation by an electrician. This was for 3 phase with a safety switch and isolator switch included. I already have 3 phase but single phase 32 amp would have been fine. I don't have a garage so needed a wall connector as the UMC isn't water resistant. I don't think the cost is too prohibitive.
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