Charging the F-150 Lightning with Tesla Wall Charger v3 WORKS!

[Mcalc55]

Sorry maybe I’m a little slow here but is the consensus that the 80amp tesla tap is a better solution for charging the Lightning at home on a tesla v3 wall charger? I have one installed currently for my Model S and would ideally just have to swap adapters depending on the car I’m charging. I have a similar j1772 to the OP used to charge a PHEV Q5 but that only needs Juice for 30 miles electric so it’s a different use case

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[bryan995]

Luckily the SR can only pull 48 A max, so the 60A Tesla tap is all you need.

Quite absurd that you cannot adjust amperage.

Tesla is way ahead in so many ways. You can adjust amps from the screen. Or from your phone .. or with a powerwall setup, Tesla can even dynamically adjust charging amps so as to push all excess solar (post home consumption) to your vehicle.

 

[duncanmaio]

I just ordered a Teslatap Mini 80 amp. I don't know much about Tesla chargers, except that some of the Gen 2 wall chargers can be set up for higher amperages. Since I would be using it at destination chargers and other temporary locations where I won't easily be able to know the max amperage (and would want all that I can get), it seems safest to have an adapter that is rated for as much as the truck can draw.

For Nick's application, where he knows and can control the output of his Tesla wall charger, I would probably do exactly what he did.

 

[VTbuckeye]

Our Volvo xc40 EV lets us change the amp draw anywhere from 6 to 48. Many EVSEs also let you adjust how much they deliver, but it should be something user controllable in the vehicle.

 

[duncanmaio]

Also ordered a Clipper Creek HCS-80 to be my primary charging device. Not holding my breath for the Ford CSP.

 

[Carminus]

I bought a 60 amp Tesla Tap for continuous home charging, as recommended by the seller. I purchased a second 80 amp Tesla Tap to keep in the truck at all times, in case it's needed for destination charging. I second that you'll want to upsize if you'll be using more.

Where did you get the Tesla to j1772 80amp tap at? Seems most are 40-60.

 

[Amps]

Where did you get the Tesla to j1772 80amp tap at? Seems most are 40-60.

$240
http://www.umc-j1772.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=100

$300
http://www.umc-j1772.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=160

 

[FordLightningMan]

I saw a 15% off TeslaTap sale being advertised on the Mach-E forums, which is why I picked it up a few months ago. I don't get over there much, but I'll let people know if I see it again.

Only thing that went kinda wrong is I ordered a 80 mini for the car and a 80 full size for home. Instead of the 80 full size, they sent me a 60 mini. I think the 60 mini will be fine for my home charger, so I am just living with the mix up. The 80 mini will be in the car for destination charging.

 

[Carminus]

$240
http://www.umc-j1772.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=100

$300
http://www.umc-j1772.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=160

I shot them an email maybe we can get some kind of group buy or discount.

 

[cs13368]

Where did you get the Tesla to j1772 80amp tap at? Seems most are 40-60.

https://www.umc-j1772.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=160

 

[T i h o r]

I was considering thr Tesla Tap as well, but I didn't understand its benefit when the Lectron versions sell for half. Is it just because Lectron is 48A vs Tesla Tap which can go upto 60A & 80A?

 

[Amps]

I didn't understand its benefit when the Lectron versions sell for half. Is it just because Lectron is 48A vs Tesla Tap which can go upto 60A & 80A?

Unless or until the Lightning has the ability to limit its charging via software, it will be communicating to the EVSE that it is able to charge at 80 Amps. If you happen to choose a destination charger that is providing over 48 Amps–and are unable to limit the EVSE output–the Lectron will be overloaded.

PS: I have a 40 Amp Lectron purchased for another vehicle

 

[PungoteagueDave]

I have yet to drive an EV that allows me to tell the charger how much power to draw.

This is usually handled by communication between the EVSE and the onboard charger.


If you can change it, it should be on the EVSE itself.

Every Tesla allows you to set the amps drawn per charge, and the starting time, or target finish time if you prefer

 

[T i h o r]

Unless or until the Lightning has the ability to limit its charging via software, it will be communicating to the EVSE that it is able to charge at 80 Amps. If you happen to choose a destination charger that is providing over 48 Amps–and are unable to limit the EVSE output–the Lectron will be overloaded.

PS: I have a 40 Amp Lectron purchased for another vehicle

So then the only adaptor we should be using is the TeslaTap that can handle 80A, correct?

Also, no difference in the functionality between the normal size and mini version? Normal is $60 cheaper.
http://www.umc-j1772.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=17&product_id=100

 

[beatle]

So then the only adaptor we should be using is the TeslaTap that can handle 80A, correct?

Also, no difference in the functionality between the normal size and mini version? Normal is $60 cheaper.
http://www.umc-j1772.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=17&product_id=100

It really depends on how you intend to use it. If you plan to charge on any unknown Tesla HPWCs or HPWCs that could deliver up to 80A, I'd opt for the higher current model. If you know the HPWCs where you will charge - perhaps your own house or friends/family - and they do not deliver more than 48A, you could use the lower current model. Or if you want to use it with a Tesla UMC that maxes out at 32A (like I plan to do) then the lower current model would also be fine.

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