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I’m genuinely curious, what did you find appealing about that unit? To me, it seems like it will just add unnecessary complexity and probably not last as long. Was there an app that you felt really added value?
Lot’s of EVSEs do that. Don’t need a screen to get outdated and sluggish to accomplish that.
Maybe when they start deliveries in Europe.
I'm confused why you would want 3 phase? if using the onboard L2 charger only 2 "hot" wires are needed. I believe 208V 3 phase (using 2 hots) is compatible with some L2 chargers. You could buy a 3 phase L3 dc fast charger, I would assume, although it will likely cost as much or more than the vehicle it's charging.
Nothing. You're exactly right, you'll just miss out on a little faster charging rate. And also not having your mobile charging cord in your car at all times. Really isn't necessary unless you're on a trip then you'd want to take it with you. I've charged my Tesla with the mobile charger at home for years. When I had a 2nd Tesla for a short period I installed a Tesla wall charger outside the garage for the 2nd vehicle. When I get the R1T I'll move the Tesla charger inside the garage for the Tesla and install a Rivian charger outside in its place.
The included "portable" charge cable should be fine. The Rivian App will probably let you schedule charging, anyway.
Other than the 9mi/hr difference(which is a big difference depending on your use case) between the mobile charger and a Rivian or comparable 48A L2 EVSE, not much really. If Rivian allows V2G, you would possible lose out on that. Most, if not all of the smart stuff the chargers can do, can also be controlled through the Rivian app.
Great point...Also, from previous conversations on the forums, NEMA plugs aren't really meant for constant plug insertion and removal. You will end up wearing out the contacts and causing a short or worse.
DC has no "phase"; it's Direct Current.
Yes, if you're going to use the included cable for your primary charging then I would suggest leaving it plugged into the wall and only removing it when necessary.
Right... I was assuming Bobthebuilder was refering to the input of the EVSE not the output.
