Compatibility of Tesla Mobile Connector with Porsche Macan EV

[Overton Park]

Hello All,

I'm awaiting delivery of my first Porsche, a 2025 (or maybe, as some would predict, a 2026, given it will be built starting 07 SEP 2025 after the annual summer closing/reopening of the Leipzig factory) Macan Turbo in Dolomite Silver/Black w/Turbonite interior/22" Exclusive Design wheels in gloss black, in mid-late October. In preparation, I've installed a Tesla Universal Wall Connector (TUWC) on a 50-amp breaker with 6/2 AWG Romex cable for 40-amp / 9.6 kW charging. The TUWC is commissioned through the Tesla app and shows a solid green light - so all systems are go for launch. For travel out of my home in the Atlanta metro area, where there are plenty of EA and Tesla Superchargers (MagicDock and, hopefully very soon, charging with a Porsche-provided adaptor), I have been looking at the Tesla Mobile Connector (TMC) to take when visiting friends who live in areas that do not have charging stations nearby. The TMC comes with two plugs for wall outlets - standard 120V (15A / ~1.44 kW) and 240V NEMA 14-50 (32A / ~8kW). I think the TMC should work fine for charging a Porsche Macan with a J1772/CCS adaptor just as the TUWC does but wanted to seek the thoughts of this community before making the purchase. Does anyone have experience with the TMC for charging a Macan EV?

Thanks for any guidance on this!

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[CandianPorsche83]

Hello All,

I'm awaiting delivery of my first Porsche, a 2025 (or maybe, as some would predict, a 2026, given it will be built starting 07 SEP 2025 after the annual summer closing/reopening of the Leipzig factory) Macan Turbo in Dolomite Silver/Black w/Turbonite interior/22" Exclusive Design wheels in gloss black, in mid-late October. In preparation, I've installed a Tesla Universal Wall Connector (TUWC) on a 50-amp breaker with 6/2 AWG Romex cable for 40-amp / 9.6 kW charging. The TUWC is commissioned through the Tesla app and shows a solid green light - so all systems are go for launch. For travel out of my home in the Atlanta metro area, where there are plenty of EA and Tesla Superchargers (MagicDock and, hopefully very soon, charging with a Porsche-provided adaptor), I have been looking at the Tesla Mobile Connector (TMC) to take when visiting friends who live in areas that do not have charging stations nearby. The TMC comes with two plugs for wall outlets - standard 120V (15A / ~1.44 kW) and 240V NEMA 14-50 (32A / ~8kW). I think the TMC should work fine for charging a Porsche Macan with a J1772/CCS adaptor just as the TUWC does but wanted to seek the thoughts of this community before making the purchase. Does anyone have experience with the TMC for charging a Macan EV?

Thanks for any guidance on this!

I use it and it works fine, It’s a lighter and smaller package to carry too. Hope that helps

 

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Here is mine charging right now from a TMC that I kept from my older Model 3. I'm in the UK so it's 240v, 10amp from a normal 3 pin UK socket.

 

[daveo4EV]

Hello All,

I'm awaiting delivery of my first Porsche, a 2025 (or maybe, as some would predict, a 2026, given it will be built starting 07 SEP 2025 after the annual summer closing/reopening of the Leipzig factory) Macan Turbo in Dolomite Silver/Black w/Turbonite interior/22" Exclusive Design wheels in gloss black, in mid-late October. In preparation, I've installed a Tesla Universal Wall Connector (TUWC) on a 50-amp breaker with 6/2 AWG Romex cable for 40-amp / 9.6 kW charging. The TUWC is commissioned through the Tesla app and shows a solid green light - so all systems are go for launch. For travel out of my home in the Atlanta metro area, where there are plenty of EA and Tesla Superchargers (MagicDock and, hopefully very soon, charging with a Porsche-provided adaptor), I have been looking at the Tesla Mobile Connector (TMC) to take when visiting friends who live in areas that do not have charging stations nearby. The TMC comes with two plugs for wall outlets - standard 120V (15A / ~1.44 kW) and 240V NEMA 14-50 (32A / ~8kW). I think the TMC should work fine for charging a Porsche Macan with a J1772/CCS adaptor just as the TUWC does but wanted to seek the thoughts of this community before making the purchase. Does anyone have experience with the TMC for charging a Macan EV?

Thanks for any guidance on this!

get a TeslaTap or similar and you're good to go…

 

[piekas]

Unless I'm missing something...what is the need for the Tesla TMC? Your Macan will come with a portable charger that includes both standard 120V (15A / ~1.44 kW) and 240V NEMA 14-50.

 

[daveo4EV]

Unless I'm missing something...what is the need for the Tesla TMC? Your Macan will come with a portable charger that includes both standard 120V (15A / ~1.44 kW) and 240V NEMA 14-50.

you are correct there is no _NEED_ for this charger (EVSE) - it is however smaller and lighter than the Porsche unit…the EVSE included with the Macan (Porsche Universal Charger PUC) is more than sufficient for most Macan owners.

in my opinion the "Need" for a mobile EVSE and having it with you is rapidly disappearing with the rise of both FastDC chargers and Destionation chargers one need rarely "unpack" a mobile EVSE these days (you're more likely to need a spare tire than a mobile EVSE) - this was not the case in in 2020/2021 and earlier…

these days a well equipped EV road warrior only needs a TeslaTap (or similar) and NACS-CCS1 adapter and you'll be good to go most of the time…

if one must be a boy-scout and always prepared this thread goes over the highly functional and very very rarely needed "EV road warrior kit"…

https://www.taycanforum.com/forum/t...and-useful-road-warrior-ev-charging-kit.6812/

functionality with this kit is very very high
compatibility with this kit is very very high
cost for this key is very high
utilization of this kit in 2025 and beyond - is likely to be very very very very low to non-existent

you've been warned!

 

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One isn't included in the UK (neither is air suspension) - gotta have those extras to check box...

 

[daveo4EV]

the only reason to purchase a Tesla Mobile Chargers is:

• you want a smaller/lighter mobile unit
• you want a 2nd charger for another location (it's much cheaper than the Porsche unit)
• you want an alternative to the Porsche unit
• you need the "powersharing" feature which lets you use multiple units to charge multiple EV's but share an overall "capacity"
• you need a 2nd EVSE to carry with you because you'd like to leave the Porsche unit behind in your garage as your main "home" charger
• you want a road warrior kit
  • you want a full range of NEMA plug-adapter options so you can charge "anywhere"

 

[CandianPorsche83]

Unless I'm missing something...what is the need for the Tesla TMC? Your Macan will come with a portable charger that includes both standard 120V (15A / ~1.44 kW) and 240V NEMA 14-50.

In my use case my garage has a nema 14-30 plug pre installed. The Tesla TMC has a kit that allows for it. Porsche/VW/audi does too but it costs an arm and a leg and have been out of stock (probably discontinued) for ages

NOTE: all on the advice of @daveo4EV! Thanks again!

 

[daveo4EV]

In my use case my garage has a nema 14-30 plug pre installed. The Tesla TMC has a kit that allows for it. Porsche/VW/audi does too but it costs an arm and a leg and have been out of stock (probably discontinued) for ages

NOTE: all on the advice of @daveo4EV! Thanks again!

ahhh yeah if you need "other" NEMA socket support - the TMC unit is best on the market for cost/functionality/quality…

the Tesla NEMA kit is simple "to die for" from an EV road warrior kit perspective and sets you up to plug into virtually _ANY_ NEMA plug one might encounter on the North American continent!

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

the adapter bundle for $245 is very very hard to beat - less than what Porsche charges for a single "adapter' cable, includes all NEMA plug types

you're lucky if your Porsche parts counter even knows the Porsche EVSE adapters exists and the price will be eye-watering (I was quoted $375 for the NEMA 14-30 adapter cable and 12-16 weeks availablity years ago - simply ridiculous)…

if you want NEMA plug flexibility for reasonable price the Tesla unit is very very hard to beat on value or quality as a mobile EVSE.

 

[Overton Park]

Thanks for the very helpful information, all! If the image below is the Porsche Universal Charger (PUC) that I can expect to be delivered with my new Macan, I agree there doesn't seem to be much need for the Tesla Mobile Connector (TMC), although, at a glance, the TMC appears to be less bulky, with lighter and more flexible cables. Not having seen either in person, though, I can't say for sure.

Question for @daveo4EV (along with appreciation for your very informative and detailed posts):
You recommended a TeslaTap. If I were to get a TMC, I think the correct model would be the 50 AMP Tesla to J-1772 Adapter but if I were to use the PUC that will come with my new Macan, there is no need for any adaptor - correct? Also, when the Porsche-approved NACS adaptors are finally made available to us, do you anticipate the need for any other NACS adaptor and, if so, which brand and model would you recommend?

 

[craz8]

If you, like me, refuse to give money to Tesla, then the Grizzl-e Mini Connect is a good substitute. Small (although the bag it comes in is quite large), and provided with 4 adaptors for all the plug types you might ever need.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C94HPCPD

I also purchased a much smaller bag to put it in, and it now fits in the Frunk with all my on-the-road cleaning supplies.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DL8YG1V5

 

[Paris92]

In preparation, I've installed a Tesla Universal Wall Connector (TUWC) on a 50-amp breaker with 6/2 AWG Romex cable for 40-amp / 9.6 kW charging.

As an architect (but not an electrical engineer) I am somewhat surprised that the jurisdiction allows this charger to be wired using nm romex… was the installation permitted? I say somewhat surprised, because anything is possible.

 

[daveo4EV]

Thanks for the very helpful information, all! If the image below is the Porsche Universal Charger (PUC) that I can expect to be delivered with my new Macan, I agree there doesn't seem to be much need for the Tesla Mobile Connector (TMC), although, at a glance, the TMC appears to be less bulky, with lighter and more flexible cables. Not having seen either in person, though, I can't say for sure.

Question for @daveo4EV (along with appreciation for your very informative and detailed posts):
You recommended a TeslaTap. If I were to get a TMC, I think the correct model would be the 50 AMP Tesla to J-1772 Adapter but if I were to use the PUC that will come with my new Macan, there is no need for any adaptor - correct? Also, when the Porsche-approved NACS adaptors are finally made available to us, do you anticipate the need for any other NACS adaptor and, if so, which brand and model would you recommend?

"need" is too strong a word

there are many many Tesla Destination Chargers in the world (hotels, golf courses, wineries, malls, restaurants, etc…) these are "slow chargers" 4 kw - 19.2 kW EVES's - they are fully compatible with your Macan - but have the wrong shapped plug - NACS instead of J-1772 shaped plug.

Carrying a TeslaTap or similar will allow you to use these "destination" chargers when you encounter them in your travels.

the 2nd Adapter you'll want/need is an NACS to CCS1 adapter which will allow you access to the Tesla Fast Charging network - you can either get the Porsche one or one of many other choices…

choices for adapters and links to possible purchases are outlined in this thread…

https://www.macanevowners.com/forum/threads/faq-dont-overthink-the-nacs-native-port-transition…because-it-doesnt-matter.16867/

basically if you have a J-1772/CCS1 native vehicle - you need an Adatper for Tesla slow/destintaiton chargers and Superchargers

if you have a NACS native vehicle (Tesla, Hyundai, Rivian, Future Porsches etc) you need an adapter for J-1772 slow chargers and CCS1 fast chargers…

for full access to all types of chargers/EVSE's in North American each EV owner should probably have the two adapters for their vehicle's native port type - there is no "winning" - if you don't have each one of the two adapters you may on occassion in your travels encounter a commerical/public charger that you can't use for lack of having an adapter in your frunk…

 

[CandianPorsche83]

Thanks for the very helpful information, all! If the image below is the Porsche Universal Charger (PUC) that I can expect to be delivered with my new Macan, I agree there doesn't seem to be much need for the Tesla Mobile Connector (TMC), although, at a glance, the TMC appears to be less bulky, with lighter and more flexible cables. Not having seen either in person, though, I can't say for sure.

Question for @daveo4EV (along with appreciation for your very informative and detailed posts):
You recommended a TeslaTap. If I were to get a TMC, I think the correct model would be the 50 AMP Tesla to J-1772 Adapter but if I were to use the PUC that will come with my new Macan, there is no need for any adaptor - correct? Also, when the Porsche-approved NACS adaptors are finally made available to us, do you anticipate the need for any other NACS adaptor and, if so, which brand and model would you recommend?

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