Setting up for charging in garage

[Dave T]

Ok thanks. But the mobile charger connect says it has an 8 foot cord. What is that? Does that not go to the car? And can you explain what the “supply cables” are? Is that what you’d get to go from the plug to the charger if the plug is more than 2 feet from where you put the charger? Sorry for all the questions!

I plan on placing the plug and having the charger adjacent to the where the charge port on the car will be, when I park in the garage...

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[ron_b]

Ok thanks. But the mobile charger connect says it has an 8 foot cord. What is that? Does that not go to the car? And can you explain what the “supply cables” are? Is that what you’d get to go from the plug to the charger if the plug is more than 2 feet from where you put the charger? Sorry for all the questions!

I plan on placing the plug and having the charger adjacent to the where the charge port on the car will be, when I park in the garage...

You will wan t the electrician to place the 14-50 outlet near where you want to place the Mobile Connect Charger.
If you are able to place the charger on the wall near the port of the Taycan then the default 8.2ft cord would suffice; however, the 25ft cord allows for more flexibility. Say you plan to go car camping and take the Taycan. Many camping and RV spots have 14-50 outlets, taking your Mobile Charger Connect on the trip and having a 25' cord allows flexibility in such use cases. Also should you buy a 2nd EV. You can stretch the cord over to a second parking spot in the garage or of the port is located in the rear of the car or nose, etc. It's . up to you if you want the 25' vs the default 8.2'. The supply cables allow for less standard plugs than the 14-50, I would suggest NOT changing that.

WARNING: For non-USA buyers the 25' cord may not be an option FYI, varies by country.

 

[Dave T]

Gotcha. So the 25 foot cable is in addition to the 8 foot cable?

 

[ron_b]

Gotcha. So the 25 foot cable is in addition to the 8 foot cable?

The 25' is an option to replace the 8.2' cord. Not in addition. But I can tell you 25' is plenty.

 

[Dave T]

Oh! I wonder if I want the 25 foot cord after all, if the car is right next to the outlet. I won’t be doing any car camping...

 

[ron_b]

Oh! I wonder if I want the 25 foot cord after all, if the car is right next to the outlet. I won’t be doing any car camping...

You are correct if you have no other plans the 25' can be a bit of clutter, but wound around the charger is pretty clean.
However, 25' is a little more resistance so shorter is more efficient as well. You may very well want to stay with the 8.2' if you like.
Have you pass the lock-in date for your order to make changes?

 

[Dave T]

I’m not sure if I’ve passed the lock in date. My dealer didn’t tell me there was such a thing. He said that he’s seen Porsche refuse any changes right after people submitted their build, so stressed that I should consider my build final. I did put in a couple small changes the next day, which did go through. But he seems like he’s a bit irritated with any changes. Regarding the cable, do you need that charging dock if you want somewhere to coil the cable?

 

[ron_b]

I’m not sure if I’ve passed the lock in date. My dealer didn’t tell me there was such a thing. He said that he’s seen Porsche refuse any changes right after people submitted their build, so stressed that I should consider my build final. I did put in a couple small changes the next day, which did go through. But he seems like he’s a bit irritated with any changes. Regarding the cable, do you need that charging dock if you want somewhere to coil the cable?

The dock is really only handy in an outdoor setting I think as it provides security with a lock. There are many after market coiling solutions. Just make large winds was a recommendation from Clipper Creek, like 2-3ft diameter. I would not worry about it too much.
Most agree, some is good, but more is better!
You must believe Dave, else why are you getting a Taycan.

Example inexpensive aftermarket solution:

 

[Dave T]

Thanks. Can you clarify? When you say cooling do you mean charging? And what does “just make large winds” mean? I think we are the victims of auto correct.

 

[ron_b]

Thanks. Can you clarify? When you say cooling do you mean charging? And what does “just make large winds” mean? I think we are the victims of auto correct.

Thanks, I fixed typo and added example. Like 2 to 3ft loops, not tightly wound.

 

[Miwa]

This what my charger looks like (pic was taken when the permit doc was there waiting for inspector). There's usually a short cable to the plug, and I have the 18' charge cable. Most chargers work the same way, you just loop the cable over the charger, as it'll have some retaining mechanism to keep the cable from falling down.

 

[Reg]

Can you use the Porsche charger on a 40a circuit (obviously it will have lower output) or does it require a 50a circuit to operate?

 

[Dave T]

Thanks Miwa! Very helpful.

 

[ron_b]

Can you use the Porsche charger on a 40a circuit (obviously it will have lower output) or does it require a 50a circuit to operate?

Well I am sure that you can, though I have been unable to see where you set the max power for car to use at 7.6kW.

I reviewed the Porsche Mobile Connect Charger manual and would not see how to set a max power, though there is some WiFi app to control it so I assume it is there. Maybe an owner can find the setting.

Do understand that any of these "home/portable chargers" are not chargers at all. They simply send the 240v through to the car after the car asks for it. It also negotiates with the car on how much power is available vs. how much the car wants. They do not send the 240v (or 110v) until the car negotiates for it. This means that the actual plugs are quite safe when not in use.

 

[louv]

So all you need is the “mobile charger connect” (and a 50 amp outlet to plug it in to)? Why do you need 50 amps if the charger only uses 40? And what are the “supply cables” for? I don’t have one of those specified in my build. I do have the 25 foot charger cable though. What would I use that for?

The Electrical Code states that if you have a load (the charging station) pulling 40 Amps, then you need a 50Amp Breaker. You install a breaker with 20% extra capacity to prevent the breaker from tripping during normal usage.

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