Just returned from a nearly 200 mile day trip without having to recharge on the way home. When I got home I hooked up the CC charger, again winding the cable as shown in the above picture to try to engage the damaged pilot wire. It took several attempts during which the RED Tesla light lit at the charging port. I finally got it to start, and it's running now. Additionally, the BMW service department evaluated my wife's 330e and confirmed that the charging port "is functioning normally, working on a Level 2 charger as well as the BMW supplied 120V connection without incident on two different chargers". Clearly relying upon the current CC unit is not wise.
I've also opened a request with my local Electric Utility for partial rebate on the cost of the new install. It's not clear if I'll qualify since I already have a EVSE at my home. Still, I did buy the 2023 Model Y and it was delivered at the end of April. So I do have two cars that require an EV Charging unit. We'll see how that goes, but after filling out the initial request, and speaking with their EV team, it looks like the process will be 4-6 weeks at a minimum.
Seems reasonable to contact Tesla tomorrow and order the J1772 Wall Connector. Hopefully it will arrive soon and be ready for installation when the Utility company sends an electrician to evaluate the scope of the install. I will inquire about upgrading to 60AMP service as well.
I'll update this post as I get more information - thanks to all for the help.
I've also opened a request with my local Electric Utility for partial rebate on the cost of the new install. It's not clear if I'll qualify since I already have a EVSE at my home. Still, I did buy the 2023 Model Y and it was delivered at the end of April. So I do have two cars that require an EV Charging unit. We'll see how that goes, but after filling out the initial request, and speaking with their EV team, it looks like the process will be 4-6 weeks at a minimum.
Seems reasonable to contact Tesla tomorrow and order the J1772 Wall Connector. Hopefully it will arrive soon and be ready for installation when the Utility company sends an electrician to evaluate the scope of the install. I will inquire about upgrading to 60AMP service as well.
I'll update this post as I get more information - thanks to all for the help.
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