What replacement EVSE chargers are you using in place of your PCM charger?

[iSTATUS]

From what I've heard on this forum a lot of people had problems with the PCM charger. I'm looking into purchasing a third-party EVSE charger. Need some recommendations. Thanks!

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[daveo4EV]

here is a partial list

• Enphase/ClipperCreek $500 on up (enphase recently purchased ClipperCreek - same chargers new owners/brand)
• Tesla J-1772 Wall Charger $550
• any "normal" Tesla EVSE w/Tesla Tap $200-$500
• Wallbox $649
• Autel
• ChargePoint $700
• JuiceBox prices vary
• others…

NEMA 14-50 vs. 6-50 doesn't really matter if you're going plug based - there is no functional difference - and if you have one type of plug and need the other an electrician can swap them or you can go with a $30 adapter from amazon.

the main decision is choosing a plug-based EVSE or hardwired.

if you can, I recommend a hardwired 60 amp breaker install with a 60/48 amp EVSE (Enphase HCS-60, Tesla J-1772 Wall Charger, Wallbox Pulsar) - will charge your Taycan 20% faster than NEMA 14-50/6-50 plug based EVSE - and you can keep/use the included PMC+/PMCC for your mobile charger needs (rare) when traveling away from home.

I'd let price, availability, and appearance be your guide - most any EVSE you buy from the list above and others will yield problem free results - which is why the PMC+/PMCC is such a disappointment.

 

[Tooney]

Read links in this post: https://www.taycanforum.com/forum/threads/feedback-on-my-gts-build.15810/#post-242325

 

[daveo4EV]

https://www.taycanforum.com/forum/t...age…for-those-that-wish-to-over-do-it-….2343/

 

[daveo4EV]

https://www.taycanforum.com/forum/threads/ditch-the-pmcc-for-now.1996/

 

[tbinmd]

installed a Chargepoint home flex + 50 amp circuit in Dec 21, and have been charging the car with it every since. No issues. The charge point knows our electricity rate schedule and I have the charge point set to only charge when electricity is the cheapest. It's easy to over ride that schedule with the charge point app.

 

[Tucson_Jim]

Installed a 48A Juicebox (hardwired) with a 60A breaker and get consistent charging at ~10.9 Kw. No complaints.

 

[daveo4EV]

my personal top 3 are: (this is not to disparage other's choices which are also good/excellent)

1. WallBox - price and feature set - hard to beat 60/48 amp EVSE
2. Tesla J-1772 Wall Charger Gen3 - room to add a 2nd Tesla EVSE in the future and share the breaker for split load charging - room to grow for your future mulit-EV household
   1. adjustable to any breaker size - one size fits all from 15-60 amp breakers - configure on site post install.
   2. bonus you can "mix/match" a J-1772 Tesla w/NACS Tesla EVSE and have both types of plugs in your garage for maximum flexibility.
3. Enphase/Clippercreek - rock solid very very reliable ugly but functionally bullet proof performance - but a bit pricey

Honorable Mention

• ChargePoint

 

[Toby Pennycuff]

I have been using my ClipperCreek HCS-60 for 2+ years with great success. Half the price and twice (or more) the charging functionality/capability of the Porsche PMCC. In fact, I will be selling my HCS-60 soon as my Taycan 4S goes back to PFS on June 22. Look for a FS listing here in this form or on the Taycan forum on RL. I will also be selling my TeslaTap and case ( TeslaTap 80 AMP - HIGH POWER (umc-j1772.com) )and my EV Road Warrior kit (I have the various adapters and a 14-50 extension cable as well as the carrying bag EV Roadwarrior adapters “kit” | TaycanForum -- Porsche Taycan Owners, News, Discussions, Forums ). Credit to @daveo4EV for the great idea and suggestion for the EV Road Warrior kit!!

Toby

 

[iSTATUS]

What about Emporia?

 

[r553]

I am using a plug in Juice box that charges at 39 amps, no issues. My son has the hardwired version. Mine was $650 from COSTCO and I took 30% off the cost on my taxes.

 

[RAHRCR]

Installed a 48A Juicebox (hardwired) with a 60A breaker and get consistent charging at ~10.9 Kw. No complaints.

I have this setup as well.

 

[mtw57]

Using Enphase/Clipper Creek HCS-60. As others have noted, the unit is larger than other units, pricey, and lacks some of the WiFi/smart features in other units. The name is somewhat misleading, as the unit sits on a 60A circuit but delivers 48A to the car. I went with the unit as it is made in the US, well built, weatherproof rated, well supported, has an established product in-service history, and I was not interested in getting tied up with some of the software issues with smart features in other units. I just wanted safe and reliable power delivered to the car and let the embedded s/w in the car manage timers, % of charge limits, etc. The unit is hardwired. Pleased to date.

 

[iSTATUS]

Anyone had experience with Emporia Charger?

https://www.emporiaenergy.com/emporia-ev-charger

 

[SergeyIndy]

I installed it based on the fact it is the highest rated by the well known charging you tube guy. However, still waiting on the car, so I am just looking at it for now every day.

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