Charging with Tesla WC gen 3

[swazi]

Anyone using a Tesla wall connector gen 3 to charge a rivian yet? I did a bit of searching and it looks like some are planning this setup. Just wondering if anyone have feedback to share yet.

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[ajdelange]

There is the TeslaTap and the Other. There have been some reports here of what looks like over temperature responses from the Other brand.

If I ever take delivery of my R1T I plan to have the TelsaTap in the glove box (or rather that's what I would do if the truck had a glove box).

 

[PoorPilot]

I bought the Lectron Tesla to J1772 adapter and used it once with my existing Tesla HPWC. I typically get between 25-30 miles/hr on my Model X, but using the adapter and my R1T, I was only getting about 15 miles/hr. It was purely a test to make sure the adapter actually worked before I stored it in the frunk for a road trip, but I would expect a reduction in charging capabilities if using a Tesla destination charger.

 

[rhuber]

I used the 48A Lectron Tesla to j1772 adapter with a gen 3 (set to 48a), and it worked just fine.

 

[swazi]

There is the TeslaTap and the Other. There have been some reports here of what looks like over temperature responses from the Other brand.

If I ever take delivery of my R1T I plan to have the TelsaTap in the glove box (or rather that's what I would do if the truck had a glove box).

Right....I have had varying success with the Lectron 48amp and a Tesla mobile connector. I have since ordered a teslatap to test that because I want a reliable option while on the road.

But I was specifically asking about the Tesla WC gen 3. I do realize that the adapter is part of the equation too.

 

[swazi]

I used the 48A Lectron Tesla to j1772 adapter with a gen 3 (set to 48a), and it worked just fine.

Thank you. Exactly what I wanted to hear!

 

[swazi]

I bought the Lectron Tesla to J1772 adapter and used it once with my existing Tesla HPWC. I typically get between 25-30 miles/hr on my Model X, but using the adapter and my R1T, I was only getting about 15 miles/hr. It was purely a test to make sure the adapter actually worked before I stored it in the frunk for a road trip, but I would expect a reduction in charging capabilities if using a Tesla destination charger.

You cannot compare miles per hr. You need to look at kw. Also Lectron makes a few different models with different amp ratings. Do you know what the amp limit is on your adapter? You would need 48+ to compare to your model X.

 

[Lsthrz]

I just tried my Lectron at a Tesla destination charger for the first time today. 8kW - 12kW at roughly 70% SOC. I think that’s reasonable.

 

[swazi]

I just tried my Lectron at a Tesla destination charger for the first time today. 8kW - 12kW at roughly 70% SOC. I think that’s reasonable.

Interesting.... thanks for the data point.

Remember at level 2 chargers your SOC doesn't matter. You should be able to get a constant 12kw (when it's a 48amp connection, as was the case with you)

 

[Lsthrz]

Interesting.... thanks for the data point.

Remember at level 2 chargers your SOC doesn't matter. You should be able to get a constant 12kw (when it's a 48amp connection, as was the case with you)

Thanks. I did not know that. That’s because the L2 is at such a low ‘rate’ it can stay constant?

 

[swazi]

Thanks. I did not know that. That’s because the L2 is at such a low ‘rate’ it can stay constant?

Yes, no thermal throttling needed at that charge rate.

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