Replacing/Repairing Porsche Wall Charger Connect Plug Connector

[ZenicaNC]

Has anyone had to repair the plug that connects to the vehicle? My daughter was traversing the garage the other day and misjudged how high to lift her foot because it caught the cable plugged into the car and pulled it. It didn't disconnect from the car but instead broke the plastic. Now the sleeve that is at the end and covers the metal contact probes is loose. It was manageable but then the cable fell off the wall charger and hit the concrete. That was the last straw and the camel's back is broke. That sleeve is now able to slide off completely.

I can now see it was secured from the inside with three screws. I'd take the handle apart so I could use Plast-Aid to fix it but with the spring-loaded release handle I am apprehensive about taking it apart. If someone before me was braver and already did this, I'd love to learn from their experience.

I'd prefer not to replace the entire cable as I'm sure *IF* Porsche even sells it, the cost is probably 1/2 what the wall charger itself cost.

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[daveo4EV]

you're better off just buying a non-Porsche replacement - it will be cheaper and higher quality - the replacement costs for the PMC+/PMCC are 2x the cost of a higher quality EVSE (EV Charger)

https://www.taycanforum.com/forum/t...uide-to-the-porsche-evse-pmc-pmcc-pwcc.13886/

this thread covers suitable replacements…

$750 cost of the charger to vehicle cable for the PMCC (the Porsche EV charger with an LCD screen and wifi) - a whole new PMC+ (no LCD screen) since the cable is not detachable - depend which EV charger you have for your Taycan

the charger to vehicle cable of the PMCC is listed below - $750 - but this assumes you have the PMCC (the charger with an LCD screen)
https://www.suncoastparts.com/product/skutaycab.html

if you have the PMC+ (the charger with no LCD screen) the charger to vehicle cable is not modular-detachable - so most likely a whole new unit - $1495
https://www.suncoastparts.com/product/SKUHYBCHA.html

there is no way I can recommend giving porsche $1495 for a PMC+ when there are better EV chargers (EVSE's) for less money and have not been recalled multiple times like the PMC+/PMCC…

suitable/better/high-quality/compatible EV Chargers (non-Porsche) are $700 or less…the top choices are listed below - all of them will charge your Taycan no problem, and are less than cost to repair the PMC+/PMCC

• ChargePoint Flex - $549 two day delivery amazon
• Tesla Universal Wall Charger - $550 (NACS and J-1772)
• WallBox - $649
• Enphase/ClipperCreek - $622
• Autel - $470 - 2 day delivery amazon
• Porsche Wall Charger - $1500

EV chargers are not vendor/vehicle specific and any North American J-1772 EVSE can charge your Taycan or any other EV/Hybrid - so it doesn't matter who's EVSE you end up purchasing.

most owners on this forum I believe would use this opportunity to pivot away from the Porsche offering and replace it with a higher quality non-Porsche alternative - this is based on the history of the PMC+/PMCC and Porsche's inability to support it or provide a quality product.

 

[ZenicaNC]

I do have a non Porsche EV charger. It is for the Cayenne. For the Taycan, I wanted to use the Porsche one to avoid some of the BS conversations I've had with SAs over the years that the issues I experience with the Cayenne electric drive is attributed to the non OEM charger.

Aside from the electrode sleeve of the plug being something which is screwed in rather than one piece with the housing is the only issue I've had with the charger as a whole. The unit itself charges both cars without issue and the LCD is a nice touch, though the touch part of it isn't as responsive as I'd like at that price point.

I'll look to repair it since the damage is superficial and doesn't rise to replacement cost.

 

[CaliPorsche]

First off … I believe you are talking about the PWCC not the PMCC….. ignore this reply if that is not the case.

I just installed one if these PWCC units …. So far I would say this is an excellent charger. Not worth the money for sure ….. but significantly better quality than the Juice Box or Wall Box units I have installed in the past. I love the Tesla Universal in one of our homes …….. but the build and design quality does not match the PWCC. The charging cable is significantly more robust than any home unit I have seen. I have had this charging at 48a and under a thermal camera and there is way less heat visible than the Tesla unit … we will see if the reliability is there over time.

My only complaints are the is the outer case size and multiple components is overkill (tho aesthetically this is a feature not a bug), and the insanely complex mounting arrangement which forces you to use Molly Bolts and 7 inch threaded bar to get a solid mount.

To your question ….. pls do not try to fix this at home. Regardless of your ability to gain access and find the right glue, this unit is clearly designed with electrical and mechanical protection and heat dissipation in mind. I would not even try an additive manufacturing print given the use case here. Too much fire risk.

I think your only option is to see if the dealer or some kind soul on here has access to a parts diagram to see how much they have broken down the components for sale.

Failing that …. I agree with Dave … not because this is a bad quality unit as I think it is great and better than any unit I have had experience with if you do not care about the cost …. But buying it twice after an accident like this ….. nah ….. get a Tesla Universal Charger ……

….. now I hope I have not offended some EV god and my PWCC fails on me after praising it ?

 

[daveo4EV]

First off … I believe you are talking about the PWCC not the PMCC….. ignore this reply if that is not the case.

I just installed one if these PWCC units …. So far I would say this is an excellent charger. Not worth the money for sure ….. but significantly better quality than the Juice Box or Wall Box units I have installed in the past. I love the Tesla Universal in one of our homes …….. but the build and design quality does not match the PWCC. The charging cable is significantly more robust than any home unit I have seen. I have had this charging at 48a and under a thermal camera and there is way less heat visible than the Tesla unit … we will see if the reliability is there over time.

My only complaints are the is the outer case size and multiple components is overkill (tho aesthetically this is a feature not a bug), and the insanely complex mounting arrangement which forces you to use Molly Bolts and 7 inch threaded bar to get a solid mount.

To your question ….. pls do not try to fix this at home. Regardless of your ability to gain access and find the right glue, this unit is clearly designed with electrical and mechanical protection and heat dissipation in mind. I would not even try an additive manufacturing print given the use case here. Too much fire risk.

I think your only option is to see if the dealer or some kind soul on here has access to a parts diagram to see how much they have broken down the components for sale.

Failing that …. I agree with Dave … not because this is a bad quality unit as I think it is great and better than any unit I have had experience with if you do not care about the cost …. But buying it twice after an accident like this ….. nah ….. get a Tesla Universal Charger ……

….. now I hope I have not offended some EV god and my PWCC fails on me after praising it ?

PWCC is a better EVSE vs. the mobile PMC/PMC+/PMCC/PUC and the PWCC is adjustable from 12 - 80 amps and hardwired - $1600'ish and has a far better reputation…the _ONLY_ mild problem which is unconfirmed is compatibility with non-Porsche EV's - there are some postings that it refused to reliably charge non-VW/Audi/Porsche vehicle's but the OP's on those threads never followed up and there has been little if any confirmation of others with the same issue

if you want/need more than 11 kW (12, 15, 17, 19.2 kW) EVSE the $1600 is actually quite competitive and in line with other North American alternatives and I would consider it. There is a new PWCC in Europe but it may also come to North America - It has a new visual design and it's unclear what the new unit does differently functionally - but it's about the same price but looks very different but still high-end Porsche.

 

[CaliPorsche]

- there are some postings that it refused to reliably charge non-VW/Audi/Porsche vehicle's but the OP's on those threads never followed up and there has been little if any confirmation of others with the same issue

As fate would have it …. Until this weekend I would not have been able to comment ….. but on Saturday a friend was starting off on a 180 mile journey ….. she had a little range anxiety in her 580 EQS …. We threw 15 minutes of charge at what she stated as a higher rate than she had ever seen from her Mercedes branded home charger …. Plug and play in this short example with nary a glitch ….. nothing conclusive here but another data point …..

 

[CAGCTG]

When Porsche offered to buy us all a new charger to replace the mobile charger (which worked fine) I found that the NYTimes recommended Grizzl-e charger for just over $300. Very simple and works great. Can use 14-50 plug or can be hard wired. Half the price of Charge-point. I use the Taycan software to time and control charging. Monitor via My Porsche. Just my $0.02.

 

[daveo4EV]

As fate would have it …. Until this weekend I would not have been able to comment ….. but on Saturday a friend was starting off on a 180 mile journey ….. she had a little range anxiety in her 580 EQS …. We threw 15 minutes of charge at what she stated as a higher rate than she had ever seen from her Mercedes branded home charger …. Plug and play in this short example with nary a glitch ….. nothing conclusive here but another data point …..

thank you for this!!! I love me some data - she probably has never used a hardwired EVSE at more than 9.6 kW…which is the maximum charge rate for all mobile (NEMA plugbased) EVSE's in North America.

 

[daveo4EV]

When Porsche offered to buy us all a new charger to replace the mobile charger (which worked fine) I found that the NYTimes recommended Grizzl-e charger for just over $300. Very simple and works great. Can use 14-50 plug or can be hard wired. Half the price of Charge-point. I use the Taycan software to time and control charging. Monitor via My Porsche. Just my $0.02.

this is my main point - EVSE's are not vehicle/vendor specific - will charge most _ANY_ North American EV - and there are numerous choices that do not cost a lot of money and provide better functionality than the Porsche mobile units…

you can throw a rock and hit a better EVSE than the mobile Porsche offerings…

 

[ZenicaNC]

First off … I believe you are talking about the PWCC not the PMCC….. ignore this reply if that is not the case.

I just installed one if these PWCC units …. So far I would say this is an excellent charger. Not worth the money for sure ….. but significantly better quality than the Juice Box or Wall Box units I have installed in the past. I love the Tesla Universal in one of our homes …….. but the build and design quality does not match the PWCC. The charging cable is significantly more robust than any home unit I have seen. I have had this charging at 48a and under a thermal camera and there is way less heat visible than the Tesla unit … we will see if the reliability is there over time.

My only complaints are the is the outer case size and multiple components is overkill (tho aesthetically this is a feature not a bug), and the insanely complex mounting arrangement which forces you to use Molly Bolts and 7 inch threaded bar to get a solid mount.

To your question ….. pls do not try to fix this at home. Regardless of your ability to gain access and find the right glue, this unit is clearly designed with electrical and mechanical protection and heat dissipation in mind. I would not even try an additive manufacturing print given the use case here. Too much fire risk.

I think your only option is to see if the dealer or some kind soul on here has access to a parts diagram to see how much they have broken down the components for sale.

Failing that …. I agree with Dave … not because this is a bad quality unit as I think it is great and better than any unit I have had experience with if you do not care about the cost …. But buying it twice after an accident like this ….. nah ….. get a Tesla Universal Charger ……

….. now I hope I have not offended some EV god and my PWCC fails on me after praising it ?

Yes, it is the PWCC, Porsche Wall Charger Connect. The part which is broken comes from the J1772 plug. It isn't preventing me from using the charger, just in how I use it. When I disconnect the charger from the vehicle, I have to hold the plastic at the very end to keep it attached to the handle.

If I am unable to find a tear-down for the handle or a parts manifest for it, I will look to keep the sleeve secured another non-intrusive way. Taking it apart without guidance isn't on my to-do list.

I have used the PWCC to charge a neighbors Mach E without issue. I don't know anyone else with an EV to test it on. The SA at our former PA dealer LOVED blaming the Cayenne battery issues on the EvGo charger, claiming Porsche engineering advised the dealer that the non OEM charger was to blame.

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