Charging using Tesla home charger with an adapter

[MFitz]

The SuperTap will come into play as soon as Porsche gets the green light for Tesla Superchargers.

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[Michael O]

But I thought it would work on my home Tesla Wall Charger???

 

[MFitz]

The SuperTap is for the Tesla Supercharger network. From their website it says
This adapter is NOT COMPATIBLE with Tesla Destination, UMC, or Wall Connector.
You need the Tesla MiniTap Look on this page for all their chargers
https://www.umc-j1772.com/

 

[alxman]

That’s the one the dealer recommended

I use this adapter with a Tesla wall charger and it performs just fine. It does not get overheated and looks of decent quality. And it is cheaper than the Tesla tap. I am considering buying a Tesla Universal Wall Charger at some point. But so far the Lectron adapter is doing the job so there is no urgency. I wanted to post this so people don’t get discouraged of trying this adapter. But, either way it should be okay.

 

[Michael O]

I appreciate your replies. Thanks.

 

[daveo4EV]

I just received my Tesla Tap (SuperTap), read the instructions, and plugged it into my Macan 4 EV and then plugged my Tesla Wall Charger cord into the adapter. I gave it about 30 seconds, but no charge. The Tesla wall charger showed green a few time and both the car and the wall charger made some clicking noises, but in the end, no charge. The Macan charge light never went green. I was a bit concerned, so I disconnected. Does anyone have any comments or suggestions? Thanks.

SuperTap is for Tesla Superchargers _ONLY_ - RTFM

 

[SteveInKirkland]

I just received my Tesla Tap (SuperTap), read the instructions, and plugged it into my Macan 4 EV and then plugged my Tesla Wall Charger cord into the adapter. I gave it about 30 seconds, but no charge. The Tesla wall charger showed green a few time and both the car and the wall charger made some clicking noises, but in the end, no charge. The Macan charge light never went green. I was a bit concerned, so I disconnected. Does anyone have any comments or suggestions? Thanks.

As stated by @MFitz, you've got the supercharger version instead of the home charger version. The home charger currently works. The supercharger version will not currently work for Macan EV customers on the Tesla supercharging network (DC fast chargers).

There are several Tesla Tap options for home use with the Macan EV. I've used the Tesla Tap Mini 80 amp and the Tesla Tap mini 50 amp.

But I really wanted to reply to this because the order of operations is: (1) attach Tesla Tap Mini 80 to the Tesla wall charger's adapter; (2) insert Tesla tap / Tesla wall charger cable into either charging port of the Macan EV.

I would NOT put the Tesla Tap into the EV's charging port and then put the wall adapter into the Tesla Tap. Bad stuff can happen to you, your loved ones, etc. See this video at about 2:40 in.

 

[alxman]

Yes, even with the Lectron adapter it instructs you to connect it to the Tesla charger first and wait 30 seconds before plugging it into the car.

 

[CandianPorsche83]

Slightly off topic here. I don’t have my car yet but I have a Tesla mobile connector for free from my brother (I don’t own a Tesla or any other EV) and have it plugged into to a nema 14-30. I planned on just having the Teslatap mini permanently connected to the Tesla mobile connector so that I can plug daily to the Macan. Do you guys see any issues with this? Ie does the 30 second rule still apply if the Teslatap never comes off? Thanks

 

[daveo4EV]

Slightly off topic here. I don’t have my car yet but I have a Tesla mobile connector for free from my brother (I don’t own a Tesla or any other EV) and have it plugged into to a nema 14-30. I planned on just having the Teslatap mini permanently connected to the Tesla mobile connector so that I can plug daily to the Macan. Do you guys see any issues with this? Ie does the 30 second rule still apply if the Teslatap never comes off? Thanks

you'll be 100% fine…these adapters are not that "clever/smart/active"…

 

[CandianPorsche83]

you'll be 100% fine…these adapters are not that "clever/smart/active"…

Thanks Dave! It was off of your advice that I went this route and found out my brother had one laying around. Porsche/audi quoted me something crazy for their nema 14-30 connector and on top of that it’s sold out globally (not the most common outlet) Saved me a pretty penny. Thanks again!

 

[daveo4EV]

Thanks Dave! It was off of your advice that I went this route and found out my brother had one laying around. Porsche/audi quoted me something crazy for their nema 14-30 connector and on top of that it’s sold out globally (not the most common outlet) Saved me a pretty penny. Thanks again!

this is a GREAT kit BTW - 100% un-necessary - but this kit will cover all North American NEMA Sockets - for less money than _ONE_ Porsche cable…

https://shop.tesla.com/product/nema-adapter-bundle

 

[Tacoman]

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[makeevmacangreatagain]

I am using Tesla home charger rated for 48 amps.
using levitron adapter.
works great - getting 46 km hourly charge. With Tesla was getting 48 km

 

[Tacoman]

I use this adapter with a Tesla wall charger and it performs just fine. It does not get overheated and looks of decent quality. And it is cheaper than the Tesla tap. I am considering buying a Tesla Universal Wall Charger at some point. But so far the Lectron adapter is doing the job so there is no urgency. I wanted to post this so people don’t get discouraged of trying this adapter. But, either way it should be okay.

If I buy the Tesla Universal WC....I don't need a 1772 adapter? It's a plug and play set up?

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