Re: [EVDL] chademo to css adaptor 2012 leaf / 40kw battery

Yes, it will still charge slow no matter what you connect to. The Leaf is the wrong EV if you want to do regular DCFC. On Thu, Oct 24, 2024 at 5:43 AM Jay Summet via EV wrote: > I don't know if it would allow you to charge faster, but it would give > you more station availability choices. > > U

[EVDL] Protips for long battery life! (was: battery cycling)

The TLDR if you own a Lithium-powered EV, and want to keep the pack healthy, only charge to a high as you need. I typically only charge my Model 3 to 70% overnight for daily use. If I know I will need more for the day, I will set it to charge to the desired higher level right before I plan to lea

Re: [EVDL] battery cycling

You didn't mention the chemistry, but all Lithium-Ion types prefer to spend their time as close to 50% as possible, and as they spend more time farther away from 50% (either very low or very high), the degradation rate increases and is multiplied by high temperature. The difference between 40-60%

Re: [EVDL] Toyota's latest insanity!

gt; > Bill D. > > On 10/10/2024 3:08 PM, (-Phil-) via EV wrote: > > They have introduced this "Hydrogen Suppository" now probably because all > > the Hydrogen stations are closing because they are unreliable and > > unprofitable: > > > https://www.techradar.

[EVDL] Toyota's latest insanity!

They have introduced this "Hydrogen Suppository" now probably because all the Hydrogen stations are closing because they are unreliable and unprofitable: https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/hybrid-electric-vehicles/toyotas-portable-hydrogen-cartridges-look-like-giant-aa-batteries-and-could-spell

Re: [EVDL] pros and cons of replacing a worn-out connector&cord on an otherwise well-functioning L2

Here's a new "original" Clipper creek unit, but it's $400: https://www.ebay.com/itm/295956565801 Though, If you are going to spend that kind of money plus having an electrician install it, you might as well replace the whole EVSE. On Wed, Oct 9, 2024 at 5:29 PM Josh Landess via EV wrote: > Tha

Re: [EVDL] [GGEVA] Fw: You’re Invited: We, Robot Watch Party

I got a ticket, is anyone from the Bay Area interested in carpooling? On Wed, Oct 9, 2024 at 1:09 PM clean...@sbcglobal.net < clean...@sbcglobal.net> wrote: > I'll be their at the event. Their signs asking not to photo or video > certain objects, so a few camera restrictions. > Danny > >

Re: [EVDL] pros and cons of replacing a worn-out connector&cord on an otherwise well-functioning L2

The most common failure is not the connector, it's in the cable. The tiny pilot signal wire (by comparison to the much larger power wires) often gets broken from stress. This is more common with portable EVSEs, and where people wrap the cords without proper technique. NEVER WRAP CORDS OF ANY K

Re: [EVDL] Electric Toy Car repair video

Something to note: DeWalt tool batteries don't have an internal BMS that can cut off the current on low charge, etc. They depend on the tool to do this! Really a bad idea to use them in another device that doesn't implement the BMS functions. Also that video shows the guy putting 2 in series, w

[EVDL] EV Fire FUD

Good resource next time someone says "But they catch fire": https://www.autoinsuranceez.com/gas-vs-electric-car-fires/ I learned about it from this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awz_s8aVJ_0 -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL:

Re: [EVDL] 48 volts - (was: Cybertruck)

The problem is you need a minimum conductor size for low-power circuits just to ensure mechanical stability of the wire. I've seen many OEMs going thinner and thinner on signal wires, and they are super easy to break if you yank on them at connectors, etc. Be very careful disconnecting connecto

Re: [EVDL] Cybertruck

I don't know if I'll buy another Tesla product in the future or not, but I hope they port some of the CT tech back to Tesla cars, aush as Steer-by-wire, 48v, PCS2, Ethernet. (I'm pretty sure they will) I really hope Tesla's board comes to their senses and replaces Elon. I don't have high hopes

Re: [EVDL] Anybody want the circuit board or case from an original JuiceBox Pro 40?

Sold! Thanks Jay! On Sat, Oct 5, 2024 at 11:22 AM Jay Summet wrote: > If anybody is interested in looking at the guts of an original JuiceBox > (or harvesting the 240v 40 amp relay, or just having a nice outdoor > rated aluminum box.) > > > I'm selling my old JuiceBox Pro 40 (original eMoto

Re: [EVDL] Open EVSE options

Yes, I'd love a chance to have access to the guts (at least the main board). On Fri, Oct 4, 2024 at 10:03 AM fred via EV wrote: > Thanks to Phil for the link to a set of keys for the JuiceBox I was > previously unable to remove from the wall. The keys arrived late last night > and I had to try

Re: [EVDL] Enel X Way (JuiceBox chargers) closes down

Is the newer one the unit that supports the "JuiceNet" IoT connectivity? If so, I might be interested in it to hack the firmware. I'm also willing to take a look at the other and repair it for you if it's something reasonable. FYI, From what I can tell, they are all keyed alike with a common Sou

Re: [EVDL] JuiceBox apps to lose all "smart" features (Oct 11th)?

That's good news, but someone would still need to reverse-engineer the protocol, and it might even be secured with pinned certificates (though doubtful they are that secure). The best option would be just to extend that local web server to give you all the control and stats options you need, then

Re: [EVDL] JuiceBox apps to lose all "smart" features (Oct 11th)?

Yeah, depending on what hardware they use, iit may be possible to just run a local web server on the unit itself, then no cloud BS needed. On Wed, Oct 2, 2024 at 10:01 AM Jay Summet wrote: > You would probably also need to set up a new android/iPhone control app > (or just have the server host a

Re: [EVDL] JuiceBox apps to lose all "smart" features (Oct 11th)?

It should be possible to hack the firmware and point them to a new server, maybe one local to the owner, or one can be setup and run for donations. I don't have one of these,or I'd take a look. If anyone has one laying around they don't need, LMK! On Wed, Oct 2, 2024 at 9:26 AM Jay Summet via EV

[EVDL] MCE Sync - Smart grid charging

My Bay-Area community choice power company has introduced smart grid charging, and offers cash back for use: https://mcecleanenergy.org/mce-sync/ -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL:

Re: [EVDL] CCS to J3400(Nacs) Tesla adapters communication protocol

If you want an adapter get the Tesla-made adapter from GM, You can order one here, use a phone browser (doesn't seem to work on desktop/laptop): https://accessories.chevrolet.com/product/nacs-dc-adapter-85806539 Your 2021 Model Y should have a PLC modem, so it can CCS with an adapter. You can veri

Re: [EVDL] Ccs to J3400(Nacs) Tesla adapters communication protocol

All V3 and V4 superchargers (you can tell because they have 4 pedestals per cabinet, so labelled #A-#D), have CCS (PLC) modems and are capable of charging any CCS vehicle Tesla decides to allow with a simple mechanical (no electronics) adapter. V1 and V2 superchargers only speak Tesla's proprietar

Re: [EVDL] Failure Modes and Effects Analysis -FMEA of DCFC CCS<->J3400(NACS) adapters

That's handled by the Proximity connection, when the car sees this is connected it will not allow drive. (One of the 2 small pins on the connector) On Tue, Sep 24, 2024 at 3:44 PM Ron wrote: > That all makes sense to me, but does it address driving away while still > connected? Or is there an i

Re: [EVDL] Failure Modes and Effects Analysis -FMEA of DCFC CCS<->J3400(NACS) adapters

It's simple, you just have a mechanical lock like Tesla's original CCS to NACS adapter, you connect the DCFC to the adapter, and then when the adapter is connected to the car, a spring loaded pin or other device is pressed in by the body of the car's inlet that locks the DCFC whip to the adapter, t

Re: [EVDL] Use PFC power supply as DC/DC

Many PFC supplies have a boost stage to a higher DC voltage, and 300-400 volts is common. Then there is a switch mode stage (not buck) to provide the galvanic isolation for the desired output voltage(s). (Buck is a non-isolated step down) Depending on the design of the PFC, some are happy to acc

Re: [EVDL] Failure Modes and Effects Analysis -FMEA of DCFC CCS<->J3400(NACS) adapters

ulation is now implemented, you have to have (expensive and > troublesome) strain sensors on both the wall box and the vehicle > connector housing to (hopefully) de-energize the live conductors before > they become exposed. > > The mandatory requirement for a locking connector should b

Re: [EVDL] Failure Modes and Effects Analysis -FMEA of DCFC CCS<->J3400(NACS) adapters

I have discussed this here before, but neither the Lectron or the A2Z have a proper mechanical interlock, meaning you can literally rip out the NACS cable while HV is still present, which could result in an arc flashover between the terminals with full pack voltage. This could generate over a thou

Re: [EVDL] Failure Modes and Effects Analysis -FMEA of DCFC CCS<->J3400(NACS) adapters

Yes, there are lots of people buying these crappy Lectron and A2Z adapters which I deem dangerous. I'm glad there is some movement to develop standards. Thanks for posting this, Rush! On Mon, Sep 23, 2024 at 5:45 AM Rush via EV wrote: > Hi all, > > > > Marco Gaxiola sent me a link to a report

Re: [EVDL] 2013 Tesla charger failure mode: anybody insight?

Yes, it does an impedance test. If it detects a high impedance line it will drop the charge amps and set the alert. It's even more sensitive on 208v vs 240v. 500 feet of #12 is really bad. You shouldn't be pulling more than 20A on #12 anyway, and at 500', that's unacceptable voltage drop even

Re: [EVDL] Three connector 220 to 14-30 no neutral?

uestion is - since the Tesla 14-50 >> Plug has no wire connected to the neutral pin, is it code acceptable? >> >> Best, >> >> Rush Dougherty >> TucsonEV >> www.TucsonEV.com >> >> > -Original Message- >> > From: EV On Behal

Re: [EVDL] Three connector 220 to 14-30 no neutral?

since the Tesla 14-50 > Plug has no wire connected to the neutral pin, is it code acceptable? > > Best, > > Rush Dougherty > TucsonEV > www.TucsonEV.com > > > -Original Message----- > > From: EV On Behalf Of (-Phil-) via EV > > Sent: Monday, Sep

Re: [EVDL] Three connector 220 to 14-30 no neutral?

Code-wise, You can't have an outlet (adapter or not) with a neutral NEMA 14-x and simply leave that pin unconnected just because your "intended use" doesn't use it. If someone plugs something into there expecting a neutral, it could be dangerous. That said, one thing you could do is saw off or r

Re: [EVDL] Are you NACS-charging a non-Tesla

Yes, I personally witnessed this happen at a Casino in Reno. Many Tesla destination chargers are wired to 277VAC. On Tue, Sep 3, 2024 at 5:31 PM Cor van de Water via EV wrote: > The only concern I would have with using a TeslaTap on an unknown > destination charger is that you are not guarante

Re: [EVDL] Are you NACS-charging a non-Tesla

They are using the ISO15118 "plug-n-charge" protocol which uses TLS certificates, so if your vehicle does not have those certs, you can't supercharge. On Tue, Sep 3, 2024 at 7:38 AM Ken Olum via EV wrote: > How does the system used by Ford and Rivian work? The article discusses > "software coor

Re: [EVDL] Tesla idle power draw

It seems automakers just don't think you won't use your car at least once a week! On Tue, Aug 27, 2024 at 8:57 AM Peri Hartman via EV wrote: > Wow. I've had a dead battery so many times because one of the many > interior lights were left on. (They're hard to notice through the rear > tinted wind

Re: [EVDL] Tesla idle power draw

If you are going to routinely leave any car, EV or not, parked without attention for more than 2 weeks routinely, I advise a 12v battery switch be installed on the negative lead. Most EVs, including Teslas, will be OK like this for many months. If you store a Tesla at 30-70% with the 12v battery

Re: [EVDL] Tesla idle power draw

What model? If it's an older S/X then unfortunately they don't have the hardware to sleep fully. If it's plugged in, then it will take it from the wall when SoC drops a bit. On Sun, Aug 25, 2024 at 4:19 PM Ken Olum via EV wrote: > Thanks, Phil! > >From: "(-Phil-)" >Date: Sat, 24 Au

Re: [EVDL] How to ruin your EV's Battery - LFP edition.

With tenary chemistries, you want to keep them as close to 50% as practical, and I'd say at least 3-4 times a year go to 100%, but don't keep it there for more than a few hours. (Like take it there right before you leave for a road trip) That lets the BMS do its top balance, which is needed. I

Re: [EVDL] Fwd: Pre-charge for charger?

All Tesla's HV devices except the BMS are disconnected by the main contactors. All models that use a PCS, they run the PCS DC-DC converter in reverse for precharge, taking 12v to match the pack voltage on the main contactors before they close. There is no precharge resistor or precharge relay.

Re: [EVDL] Tesla contactors Re: pre-charge

Yes, all EV contractors of any size need an economizer. Tesla uses a proper 2-stage driver instead of a freewheel diode so they can pull the contactor in FAST and transition to a PWM drive to keep the hold power low, then disconnect the recirculating MOSFET so they can discharge the coil FAST.

Re: [EVDL] Charging port locations

;s much easier to > > head into a tight parking spot than to back in. And, usually, not too > > difficult to back out. None the less, from a safety point of view, the > > opposite is true. > > >Peri > > > > > ><< Annoyed by leaf blowers ? https://quiet

Re: [EVDL] Charging port locations

I know I'm going to be in the minority here, except for Peri, but I prefer to back in for most parking lots and at home. My reasoning is that in a busy parking lot it's safer to back in as you have much better visibility when it comes time to leave to avoid other traffic and especially pedestrian

Re: [EVDL] Charging port locations

What I don't understand is WHY this way is the minority? Is it because people just don't think that far ahead? Is it because I'm an Engineer and I have EBS? (Engineer Brain Syndrome) To me, Parking is just a subsystem of driving, with a "long tail", so you have to think ahead. On Thu, Aug 8,

Re: [EVDL] EV efficiency argument.

It would be really simple to control an EVSE to track the amps the PV system is generating. Any EVSE with wifi hardware already in there could do this with just a software update. Any EV with telematics could also have software installed to do this, no extra hardware needed. The largest issue i

Re: [EVDL] Aptera ditches in-wheel motors.....

Tesla makes three different models now with 3 motors, one for each wheel in the rear. They have a dedicated safety IC in both motors that monitors for a fault that could cause uncommanded torque, and if it's detected, it blows a pyrotechnic device that disconnects 2 of the 3 motor leads. So #2 i

Re: [EVDL] Aptera ditches in-wheel motors.....

You can tow an EV with a PM motor as long as the inverter is switching. Like in a Tesla this can be done by turning on the car and putting it in N. The danger is if for some reason the car turns off, then you'll have a bad time. For an Aptera, you might be able to just add a manual disconnect t

Re: [EVDL] Aptera ditches in-wheel motors.....

Not surprising! In-wheel is fraught with issues. The big one is the horrible unsprung mass ratio, this is especially a problem on small/light vehicles. It will cause a very poor ride and handling, and cause things like loss of control when you hit a bump. (wheel will stay in the air much longe

[EVDL] Sales Surge Shows The Electric Car’s Death May Have Been Greatly Exaggerated

I generally don't like Forbes, But: https://www.forbes.com/sites/jimgorzelany/2024/07/15/sales-surge-shows-the-electric-cars-death-may-have-been-greatly-exaggerated/ -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL:

Re: [EVDL] 2013 Tesla charger failure mode: anybody insight?

The only issue with swapping is you still have to physically swap their locations, so it involves opening the coolant loop. You then have to send a CAN sequence using Tesla toolbox to swap them logically. Using some hose clamp pliers you can usually do the coolant loop without spilling too much

Re: [EVDL] 2013 Tesla charger failure mode: anybody insight?

The Gen1 chargers are not known to be the most reliable. Sounds like a problem in the PFC stage. They are not very serviceable even if you can do board-level repair due to their mechanical design. I suggest just ordering a used one for a couple hundred $. If you wanted to save buying one, you c

Re: [EVDL] EVJECT

d you will be able to drive the > car away to escape from the danger. > Cor. > > On Thu, Jul 11, 2024 at 8:42 PM (-Phil-) via EV wrote: > > > > No, if you put enough force on the latch that could remove the connector, > > it will prevent the latch motor from retract

Re: [EVDL] EVJECT

No, if you put enough force on the latch that could remove the connector, it will prevent the latch motor from retracting. It's a tiny motor with a current limit. On Thu, Jul 11, 2024 at 8:05 PM Lawrence Rhodes via EV wrote: > > https://ottosteer.com/product/ottoeject-tesla-model-3-7-emergency

Re: [EVDL] Tesla add-on Display above steering column

I have not used any of these, Most of them seem like junk to me. I don't have any issue with the 3/Y screen, only took me about a week to get used to not having an IC right in front of me. The only thing you really need to look at initially is speed, and even that you learn to get a good feel f

Re: [EVDL] EV Digest, Vol 141, Issue 2

The alerts will show you both current alerts (fault or warning condition is still met) as well as the last 100 alerts, and the time/date they occurred. It's easy and quick to get into service mode, so if you have any unusual condition occurring, always go in and take a picture of the alerts! I'm

Re: [EVDL] Tesla out of energy with range remaining?

There should be some BMS alerts if this is happening. Just open service mode and take a look. They may not always show to the customer. It's not a standard occurrence, Tesla has some of the best range and SoC estimation algorithms in the industry. But can show up if the pack develops some inte

Re: [EVDL] AC Power export for Teslas

d car. I now have a 2024 Y with both FSD and > free SC without additional costs. > > On Sun, Jun 30, 2024, 11:13 (-Phil-) via EV wrote: > > > Why did they take the free supercharging? Salvage should be the only > > reason they do this. > > > > On Sun, Jun 30, 2

Re: [EVDL] AC Power export for Teslas

Why did they take the free supercharging? Salvage should be the only reason they do this. On Sun, Jun 30, 2024 at 8:16 AM Haudy Kazemi via EV wrote: > > > > > SuperCharging is now not free and is > > limited to about 80kw. I believe Tesla limits refurbished batteries to > > such low power. >

Re: [EVDL] AC Power export for Teslas

Interesting! Some firm trying to do this a few years ago wanted to hire me, I believe they were in NY.I didn't feel their approach had merit. On Sat, Jun 29, 2024 at 1:58 PM Cor van de Water wrote: > Phil, > Thanks for the unintentional support - that is exactly what the > startup that I j

Re: [EVDL] AC Power export for Teslas

The largest problem with using a repurposed EV pack for a home battery is safety. None of that would be code-compliant, and if you ever have a fire, you might find your homeowners insurance loath to pay out because of your frankenstein project, no matter how much care went into it and how safe it

Re: [EVDL] AC Power export for Teslas

on CCS > enabled Tesla? > > Phil H. > > On Fri, Jun 28, 2024 at 9:56 AM (-Phil-) via EV wrote: > > > I recently figured out a safe way to export power from any Tesla's charge > > port. I got HV DC power export working from the port at around 6kW, > which &

Re: [EVDL] AC Power export for Teslas

Yes, if you buy a Cybertruck, you can do it, but according to the warranty, you void it by using any AC power "stationary". On Fri, Jun 28, 2024 at 11:01 AM jim--- via EV wrote: > I was not so much thinking about powering your house, but rather supplying > power to a campsite (or similar) - whic

Re: [EVDL] AC Power export for Teslas

Keep in mind, Tesla has a conflict of interest here, they want you to buy one of their expensive "Powerwall" home batteries, not run power from your car. I think they only did it for Cybertruck because all their competitors offer it. But if you can't use it without instantly voiding your warran

Re: [EVDL] AC Power export for Teslas

Only the Cybertruck, and it's technically capable of 12kW split-phase or 3-phase AC, but I think they limit export to split-phase 120/240VAC, 40A per leg currently. But using it for any "stationary power" voids your warranty, so I'm not sure what they think you'll do with it. No other Tesla vehic

Re: [EVDL] AC Power export for Teslas

02 AM Barry Oppenheim via EV wrote: > Do you mind sharing the instructions or a link to the instructions? > > Thanks, > Barry Oppenheim > > On Fri, Jun 28, 2024 at 12:56 PM (-Phil-) via EV > wrote: > > > I recently figured out a safe way to export power from any Tes

[EVDL] AC Power export for Teslas

I recently figured out a safe way to export power from any Tesla's charge port. I got HV DC power export working from the port at around 6kW, which could then be fed into an inverter for AC power. However, Tesla still instantly voids your warranty if you do this. I have a salvage Tesla, so it do

Re: [EVDL] Creaky Tesla Y front end at 94K miles

ather than repair problems that are caused by Tesla designed > parts that are known to be faulty. > > Bobby Keeland > Arnaudville, Louisiana > > On Sun, Jun 23, 2024 at 12:23 PM (-Phil-) via EV > wrote: > > > It's usually the upper that causes this. It's availab

Re: [EVDL] Creaky Tesla Y front end at 94K miles

It's usually the upper that causes this. It's available over-the-counter at Tesla service for $90, Part number 1044321-00-J. Installation is pretty easy, anyone can do it with basic hand tools. In my opinion, You don't need an alignment if you are just replacing the upper, as long as you mark

Re: [EVDL] Pros and cons

o secure something where the attacker has unlimited physical access, all you can do is slow them down and piss them off! (I did give them other advice too) -Phil On Fri, Jun 21, 2024 at 3:30 AM EV List Lackey via EV wrote: > On 20 Jun 2024 at 18:51, (-Phil-) via EV wrote: > > > I ha

Re: [EVDL] Pros and cons

They do indeed reach into the car and turn off supercharging once they are aware it's been branded salvage. I have the ability to turn this back on in most cars, but I generally don't have to, because I get to the car before they have turned it off. I then "jailbreak" the system so I can block a

Re: [EVDL] Pros and cons

I saw an announcement that Stellantis is bringing the Fiat 500e EV back to the US. IIRC, with a 40kWh pack on a now dedicated EV platform. That should make a compelling small car if they keep the cost low enough. I think the collapse of demand in the Auto market means we will start seeing older

Re: [EVDL] charging leaf battery

Yeah, what Cor mentioned will work. You'd need to come up with something that can provide enough voltage to get the pack where you want it. Then it's simply a matter of connecting the contactor drive signals in the right order to get it precharged and then start pushing current. It's very impo

Re: [EVDL] Experiences with Cells from newpriusbatteries.com?

Well, if you want a hybrid, then it's a good platform, but it makes a poor EV conversion platform. I've historically been very critical about Tesla's R2R stance, but I will say having owned several Toyotas including a Gen2 Prius, that the Model 3 is a better car overall. You can't compare the roa

Re: [EVDL] charging leaf battery

Not clear what you are asking here? Is it a separate pack you are trying to charge out of the car? On Tue, Jun 18, 2024 at 9:56 PM redscooter via EV wrote: > I have a very weak leaf 24 kw ad no to charge test/it? I want to > charge a the whole bateery. > > -- next part --

Re: [EVDL] Experiences with Cells from newpriusbatteries.com?

The split of the service plug would make sense if they re-used the battery controller (BMS). Here's an image from the G2 unit I reverse-engineered: https://ingineerix.com/pic/?priusg2batecu If you look lower left, you can see de-populated parts which comprise 6 additional voltage taps. For 10 m

Re: [EVDL] Experiences with Cells from newpriusbatteries.com?

I don't have a lot of familiarity with the Gen1's, but my understanding is that it's a larger and higher-voltage pack, because it doesn't have the SEPIC converter. I reverse-engineered the Gen2 Battery control module with only a week's worth of work and was able to completely replace it in my Gen2

Re: [EVDL] Experiences with Cells from newpriusbatteries.com?

No offense taken! You should be suspicious of their Engineering when they can't spell "Engineer". =) On Mon, Jun 17, 2024 at 7:59 PM EV List Lackey via EV wrote: > On 17 Jun 2024 at 11:15, (-Phil-) via EV wrote: > > > No, that Chinese "Enginer" (SIC)

Re: [EVDL] Experiences with Cells from newpriusbatteries.com?

plug-in hybrid IMO. On Mon, Jun 17, 2024 at 6:20 AM EV List Lackey via EV wrote: > On 16 Jun 2024 at 22:50, (-Phil-) via EV wrote: > > > Unfortunately no, I did not open-source it, and the tech and the car is > > long gone. > > Was this by any chance the En

Re: [EVDL] Experiences with Cells from newpriusbatteries.com?

pack is basically always full and thus mostly > keeps the ICE off, but isn't strict about it? > > Any open source design info? Stuff like cell choice, pack construction and > layout, info on creating a Toyota compatible battery monitor, etc? > > > On Fri, Jun 14, 2024, 1

Re: [EVDL] Experiences with Cells from newpriusbatteries.com?

A lot of people seem to be using LFP replacements with a BMS, but keeping the Toyota battery monitor and it works surprisingly well. I'd prefer that over the old-tech NiMh. I had a 2008 and removed the entire OEM battery and built a LFP pack and added plug-in capability, worked great! (built my

Re: [EVDL] Contactor recomendations?

Also, if you ever break a contactor with more than 0 amps flowing, you definitely do not want a standard freewheeling diode across its coil. This causes the contactor to open slowly (relatively). All proper EV contactor coil control circuits have both a fast opening kickback suppression circuit a

Re: [EVDL] Wired article - Teslas Can Still Be Stolen With a Cheap Radio Hack

Nothing new here, this is a relay attack, they still need to be able to get close to your phone, fob, or card to make it work. If you are ever concerned you can either enable "pin to drive" on the screen, or just disable bluetooth on your phone (phone as key) until you are ready to drive again.

Re: [EVDL] Fwd: seeking a third-party "portable" 120 Volt EVSE that plugs in more flush with the wall, similar to Tesla.

Cor, Note that the original Gen 1 Leaf (Panasonic) EVSE is J1772 non-compliant (doesn't generate the negative-going pilot signal). Many EVs will reject this pilot signal. The G2 unit (slimmer) corrected this, and it does put out a fully J1772 compliant pilot. On Tue, May 21, 2024 at 5:45 PM Cor

Re: [EVDL] Fwd: seeking a third-party "portable" 120 Volt EVSE that plugs in more flush with the wall, similar to Tesla.

You should not depend on the outlet to support the EVSE. Come up with a solution to take the load off the cable. On Tue, May 21, 2024 at 9:39 AM Josh Landess via EV wrote: > > Hi, > > I have one 120/240 EVSE that I bought from Rush years ago and which > functions well. However, I leave that in

Re: [EVDL] Fwd: NACS to CCS Adapter - Vortex Plug - 500A, 1000V — Lectron EV

Uhm, no. Sorry, you are wrong. Clearly you are working on assumptions not actual evidence. There is no "Blacklist" or "Whitelist". I have re-enabled supercharging on over 3000 Teslas since 2015 after Tesla "blacklisted" them. This is because the CAR controls the auth, not the supercharger. I

Re: [EVDL] Fwd: NACS to CCS Adapter - Vortex Plug - 500A, 1000V — Lectron EV

Well, not exactly; NACS is not CCS because CCS also comprises the connector spec, but the communications CCS uses is DIN 70121, and NACS for NON TESLA vehicles also uses the exact same signalling; DIN 70121. Tesla cars NO NOT use this! They use the much simpler and more reliable SWC (Single-Wire

Re: [EVDL] Fwd: NACS to CCS Adapter - Vortex Plug - 500A, 1000V — Lectron EV

it's 3-phase or single, still need the power conversion. On Fri, May 17, 2024 at 6:35 PM EV List Lackey via EV wrote: > On 17 May 2024 at 13:37, (-Phil-) via EV wrote: > > > EU has the 3-phase requirement on AC charging, so there is no elegant > 2-pin > > AC/DC sharing like

Re: [EVDL] Fwd: NACS to CCS Adapter - Vortex Plug - 500A, 1000V — Lectron EV

The RF opening thing is a convenience feature. If it dies, the only thing that happens is you must (aghast!) open your charge port manually. If you remove the ridiculously overly complex CCS signalling, the normal NACS system is beautifully simple. This is one reason why it's so reliable. Sig

Re: [EVDL] Fwd: NACS to CCS Adapter - Vortex Plug - 500A, 1000V — Lectron EV

EU has the 3-phase requirement on AC charging, so there is no elegant 2-pin AC/DC sharing like NACS brings to the table. I do believe NACS is superior, lower-cost, more reliable, and easier to handle. On Fri, May 17, 2024 at 1:32 PM EV List Lackey via EV wrote: > Interesting to follow this. In

Re: [EVDL] Fwd: NACS to CCS Adapter - Vortex Plug - 500A, 1000V — Lectron EV

I do not recommend ANY of these crappy 3rd party adapters. Both the Lectron and the A2Z did not implement a full mechanical interlock as required by the CCS standard. You can unplug the NACS cable from the adapter under load, and if this is done there could be an arc flashover with full battery c

Re: [EVDL] Fwd: NACS to CCS Adapter - Vortex Plug - 500A, 1000V — Lectron EV

Don't buy that dangerous thing. I've already posted why. When GM is approved for NACS, GM will have the Tesla-built adapter. Until then it will not work anyway. On Thu, May 16, 2024 at 3:26 PM Mark Hanson via EV wrote: > Say will this work on a Chevy Bolt Level3 > > Supposedly this will ada

Re: [EVDL] Tesla USB Music and FM Mystery Over

The partitioning works fine, but if you have too slow of a drive, it cannot record dashcam and play music. Get a quality high-speed drive and it will work without issue on both. On Tue, May 7, 2024 at 7:43 AM Mark Hanson via EV wrote: > Hi Folks > I know it’s fairly minor compared to driving th

Re: [EVDL] '91 BMW 318i conversion to electric

Yes, I've owned a 325 long ago. What I'm saying is that no matter what form the conversion takes, it's a lot more time and money than you expect, almost without exception. I don't know your skills, but it seems like you are looking to pay someone to do most of the work, so expect multiple tens of

Re: [EVDL] '91 BMW 318i conversion to electric

Yeah, people doing one-off conversions today are not (should not) be doing it for "low cost", that's just not possible. The motivation should only be borne out of love for the car you want to convert. In our case, no OEM has stepped up to make a decent van with good range that's supremely reliab

Re: [EVDL] '91 BMW 318i conversion to electric

In this age I declare DC dead. It would be hard to go wrong if you can cram a Tesla Model 3 rear drive unit in there, they are some of the most reliable and efficient units made. Unless you do something special (such as SepEx) you don't get regen with DC. This takes a large efficiency hit, esp

Re: [EVDL] Adding a FM radio to a Tesla.

Aside from the fact that a '56 Chevy is stone-age compared to modern technology, how can you make a comparison? I thought most of the people who bemoaned electronics in cars have died off by now, or are too old to drive. Yeah, not everyone gets a UI right, but I much prefer the UI and systems in

Re: [EVDL] Adding a FM radio to a Tesla.

I provided this link 6 days ago, no idea how well it performs, especially inside the Tesla, which has IR blocking metallic tint in all the glass, so signals inside the car are weak: https://amzn.to/3U5lUmq On Mon, Apr 22, 2024 at 9:25 PM Luke Scharf via EV wrote: > A device like this is what wa

Re: [EVDL] Playing MP3 USB music in Tesla Y 2021

You can partition the USB drive into 2 partitions, one for the TESLACAM stuff, and another for Music/audiobooks. Here's a how-to: https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/v9-how-to-format-usb-into-2-partitions-for-dashcam-and-music-windows.132130/ I put a 256GB USB drive in my car, and it holds hu

Re: [EVDL] Adding a FM radio to a Tesla.

I guess I qualify as an old fart now too, but unless I really want to listen to NPR I either do streaming (free in my Tesla), or put music and audiobooks on a USB drive and the car plays that (Most cars built in the last 10 years can do this, and it's free!). Commercial radio is more advertising n

Re: [EVDL] Adding a FM radio to a Tesla

Sorry about that David. I'll try and remember to trim my replies in the future. (Starting with this one) Appreciate your vigilance and work on the list! -Phil On Thu, Apr 18, 2024 at 1:18 PM EV List Lackey via EV wrote: > I'm over here with a plunger and snake, clearing a clog out of the > li

Re: [EVDL] Adding a FM radio to a Tesla

ch a defeatist attitude. Memory leaks aren't inevitable and > there are lots of tools to find them.It's the result of shoddy, lazy > programming, not some fact of nature. However > complicated you think the Tesla software is, the Linux OS is much bigger > project and mor

Re: [EVDL] Adding a FM radio to a Tesla

ger > project and more complicated and luckily Linus has always had a low > tolerance for stupid excuses. > > > > On Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 04:17:39 PM PDT, (-Phil-) via EV < > ev@lists.evdl.org> wrote: > > > Yes, you don't HAVE to reboot it. Same thing for your

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