3rd party travel EVSE's (L1/L2 chargers)

[BlueShoes]

So I'm on the fence as to which mobile charger to buy - if any. It's a rare day that I'd take my Taycan on a roadtrip but that unusual occurrence is going to happen next month. So initially I figured I'd pick up the smaller/lighter Porsche mobile charger but alas it's not available and still no ETA so I started looking at 3rd party options. I'm bouncing between a fixed format 40amp for faster charging vs. a flexible version that has plug adapters and variable amp settings. This particular trip I know I'll have a 14-50 plug there so the 40amp is attractive but for the emergency 'oh sh!t' scenario it'd be nice to have flexibility of other plugs... but do I care enough about that to drop to a 32amp charger? Is 8amps really worth it to cover risk that may never be realized? On our Tesla the mobile charger has been used exactly once in 18 months and even then it was for giggles in a garage b/c I happened to notice I parked in front of a 5-15 outlet and figured "what the hell."

Looking at these two right now but would be curious to know what you folks have found or use.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Q2S86F5/

https://www.amazon.com/MUSTART-TRAVELMASTER-Intelligent-Identification-Auto-Adjusts/dp/B085R9R343

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[daveo4EV]

https://www.taycanforum.com/forum/threads/ev-roadwarrior-adapters-“kit”.1364/

 

[Scandinavian]

So I'm on the fence as to which mobile charger to buy - if any. It's a rare day that I'd take my Taycan on a roadtrip but that unusual occurrence is going to happen next month. So initially I figured I'd pick up the smaller/lighter Porsche mobile charger but alas it's not available and still no ETA so I started looking at 3rd party options. I'm bouncing between a fixed format 40amp for faster charging vs. a flexible version that has plug adapters and variable amp settings. This particular trip I know I'll have a 14-50 plug there so the 40amp is attractive but for the emergency 'oh sh!t' scenario it'd be nice to have flexibility of other plugs... but do I care enough about that to drop to a 32amp charger? Is 8amps really worth it to cover risk that may never be realized? On our Tesla the mobile charger has been used exactly once in 18 months and even then it was for giggles in a garage b/c I happened to notice I parked in front of a 5-15 outlet and figured "what the hell."

Looking at these two right now but would be curious to know what you folks have found or use.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Q2S86F5/

https://www.amazon.com/MUSTART-TRAVELMASTER-Intelligent-Identification-Auto-Adjusts/dp/B085R9R343

Hi I am not sure I was linked to the correct page on Amazon, but what really surprised me was that the charger was not waterproof. The few times I have had to use this type of charger on a trip, I was very happy that it was watertight and intended for outdoor use. It was chucking it down at the time.

Here is a model that is available here in Europe and very sturdy. Waterproof and so very strong if you look at the description. Tesla Björn recommended it as a travel charger.
https://www.nrgkick.com/en/

 

[BlueShoes]

Hi I am not sure I was linked to the correct page on Amazon, but what really surprised me was that the charger was not waterproof. The few times I have had to use this type of charger on a trip, I was very happy that it was watertight and intended for outdoor use. It was chucking it down at the time.

Here is a model that is available here in Europe and very sturdy. Waterproof and so very strong if you look at the description. Tesla Björn recommended it as a travel charger.
https://www.nrgkick.com/en/

Thanks for sharing. Interestingly it doesn’t say it’s waterproof. But you’re right on the ones I linked... Definitely something I need to think of.

 

[BlueShoes]

https://www.taycanforum.com/forum/threads/ev-roadwarrior-adapters-“kit”.1364/

Thanks and I read this before posting. Interesting read and great for folks that are rolling city to city. For the EVSE though you only mention Porsche and Tesla. Porsche’s lighter weight option is not out yet and I’d rather not buy a Tesla charger and a tap. I already bought a Tesla and regret it so don’t want to continue to support them.

 

[Scandinavian]

Thanks for sharing. Interestingly it doesn’t say it’s waterproof. But you’re right on the ones I linked... Definitely something I need to think of.

Sorry here is a screenshot of what I saw. IP66 so not waterproof and should not be submerged but still quite good for normal use, I think. They also h e quite a nice set of connectors in a package. Not the cheapest though, but looks useful.
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[Cpoarchy]

Just ordered this one, its waterproof and should do what I want
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Level-1-...-007-172e110136d0a3&athancid=null&athena=true

 

[BlueShoes]

Just ordered this one, its waterproof and should do what I want
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Level-1-...-007-172e110136d0a3&athancid=null&athena=true

Just a heads up... that isn’t waterproof. Their ad is a bit deceiving... IP54 is rated for splashes of water. The last digit refers to liquid protection. Most of the chargers I’m seeing are rated at a 5 and still denote “indoor use” as that and 6 are rated for water with some pressure where 7 is submerged protection.

Also, that’s going to trickle charge your car like 3 or 4 miles per hour. A bit more if you use a dedicated 20amp circuit. Compared to 30 on a higher level connect.

That may be what you wantedbut just making sure you’re aware in case you didn’t know.

 

[Cpoarchy]

Just a heads up... that isn’t waterproof. Their ad is a bit deceiving... IP54 is rated for splashes of water. The last digit refers to liquid protection. Most of the chargers I’m seeing are rated at a 5 and still denote “indoor use” as that and 6 are rated for water with some pressure where 7 is submerged protection.

Also, that’s going to trickle charge your car like 3 or 4 miles per hour. A bit more if you use a dedicated 20amp circuit. Compared to 30 on a higher level connect.

That may be what you wantedbut just making sure you’re aware in case you didn’t know.

Thanks, yeah thought that, but better than getting my expensive Porsche charger wet..

 

[BlueShoes]

Thanks, yeah thought that, but better than getting my expensive Porsche charger wet..

ha! I hear ya. The Porsche charger is IP55 - to be honest, for a drizzle I'd not mind an IP55 but also would probably throw a bag over it or something.

 

[Cpoarchy]

ha! I hear ya. The Porsche charger is IP55 - to be honest, for a drizzle I'd not mind an IP55 but also would probably throw a bag over it or something.

Good to know. Thanks!

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