EV charger length fail

[kpx110]

I finally got my R1S! But my EV charger doesn’t reach the charging port when parked forwards and backing in is a bit tedious in our setup.

Is it safe to use extenders?
Can I have electrician extend cable from unit?
Or do I need to replace it.

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[SparkyR1t]

Best to have qualified person relocate the wall connector unit for you. Stay away from extenders unless no other choices. Tesla j1772 wall connector has a 20+ foot cable on it and works great with Rivian vehicles. Only $550 for the unit.

 

[Electrified Outdoors]

I need to back my R1T into the garage. It's tedious at first but you get used to it after a week or two. It's not as easy as just pulling in when you get home...but it's much quicker and easier when your heading out.

I don't recommend an "extender". The safe options are back in or relocate the charger. I am assuming your current charger already has a 24ft cable. If it doesn't then you may also be able to replace the charger as mentioned above.

I second the recommendation for the J1772 Tesla wall connector. I have two Tesla WC on my garage and they load share 60 amps total.

 

[lefkonj]

no extension cables period.

 

[kpx110]

great thanks all

I need to back my R1T into the garage. It's tedious at first but you get used to it after a week or two. It's not as easy as just pulling in when you get home...but it's much quicker and easier when your heading out.

I don't recommend an "extender". The safe options are back in or relocate the charger. I am assuming your current charger already has a 24ft cable. If it doesn't then you may also be able to replace the charger as mentioned above.

I second the recommendation for the J1772 Tesla wall connector. I have two Tesla WC on my garage and they load share 60 amps total.

My current one has 14 foot foot cable it is this one VC30XXXU*
https://assets.new.siemens.com/siem...46c8-a10c-82afb56069ae/sie-im-versicharge.pdf

 

[jbssfelix]

I need to back my R1T into the garage. It's tedious at first but you get used to it after a week or two. It's not as easy as just pulling in when you get home...but it's much quicker and easier when your heading out.

I don't recommend an "extender". The safe options are back in or relocate the charger. I am assuming your current charger already has a 24ft cable. If it doesn't then you may also be able to replace the charger as mentioned above.

I second the recommendation for the J1772 Tesla wall connector. I have two Tesla WC on my garage and they load share 60 amps total.

I actually prefer backing in now after enough "practice". Makes loading or unloading the trunk from the house a breeze since it's right in front of the door to the house now.

 

[Christopher]

great thanks all

My current one has 14 foot foot cable it is this one VC30XXXU*
https://assets.new.siemens.com/siem...46c8-a10c-82afb56069ae/sie-im-versicharge.pdf

Probably cheaper to just buy a new EVSE with a longer cable than it would be to move the charger.

 

[WrekEE]

I would recommend get an electrician and just relocate your outlet. Or get 2 outlets installed in the garage.. thats what i did on mine. so i can park the Tesla or the Rivian or whatever EV you buy in the future.

 

[Tampa R1T]

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01BDWPIRS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[stynes]

I recommend replacing the charger. Moving the outlet doesn't let you use a 48amp charger - 40 max by code to my understanding. I have 2 of this one. Hardwired, 48amp, and a 24' cable.

https://www.amazon.com/Emporia-Charger-Outdoor-Electric-Hardwired/dp/B09BP1GM76/

 

[azbill]

great thanks all

My current one has 14 foot foot cable it is this one VC30XXXU*
https://assets.new.siemens.com/siem...46c8-a10c-82afb56069ae/sie-im-versicharge.pdf

That is a really short cable, most units come with 24-25 foot cables.

 

[kpx110]

That is a really short cable, most units come with 24-25 foot cables.

In 2019 apparently this one came this way.

 

[Mathme]

If 10' more cord will do it, then a new charger with 24-25' of cable is likely the best option.

 

[Autolycus]

Looks like you're in Atlanta, so you could buy a new EVSE through the GA Power marketplace with the $250 rebate already applied instantly. You'll have to get it installed, but swapping the EVSE without adding a circuit or any new wiring is doable as DIY or relatively cheaply with an electrician. I think all of these have 23'-25' cables. If that's enough to get the job done, that's safer and cleaner than using an extension cord.

https://georgiapowermarketplace.com/electric-vehicle-chargers/

 

[Tucker74]

Don’t buy all the ignorance, buy a properly rated extension and be done with it. They are rated for a reason, mine comes in handy for inconsiderate parking at L2 chargers as well ?

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