This is Level 2 charging only, right?

I apologize if the answer is in the linked video, but I am unable to view it right now.

 

This is compatible with all portable and stationary chargers from 110-250VAC.

With this adapter cable you can charge your non-Tesla EV on a Tesla Destination, UMC, or Wall Connector charger.

The adapter has a special circuit that allows it to work on any current Tesla charger including Destination Chargers.

This adapter cable has all of the pins needed to maintain all functionality and safety protocols used by UMC and J1772 charging systems.

 

This is great! Opens up all Tesla Destination chargers to non-Teslas.

 

If we could just figure out how to access the Superchargers we would really have something even more useful

 

FWIW, this device has been around since at least November 2017:

New Adapter Allows BMW Plug-Ins to Use Tesla Destination Chargers

JDapter Stub

 

Also works in conjunction with $300 Tesla Mobile Connector for home use.

https://shop.tesla.com/us/en/produc...s/en/product/vehicle-accessories/model-s_x_3-gen-2-mobile-connector-bundle.html

 

I just ordered one, but then later heard that Tesla chargers can go up to 70 amps, whereas Level 2 chargers are typically 30 amps. Has anybody actually used the Teslatap at a Tesla Destination charger? And, would we have a problem if we ran into a charger putting out more Amps, or will the I-Pace adapt?

 

The adapter knows the flow through limit and will restrict accordingly to protect itself. And having more amps available will not matter to the vehicle as it will just pull in what is needed. Either the car or the supply will restrict power to the lower level so all is safe. There is actually a pilot signal for these items to communicate with each other.

 

Got mine today! (Sure hope I get my car back soon to try it on.)

 

I posted the steps to get TeslaTap working with Tesla Mobile Connector in another thread. The sequence matters! Here's a link.

 

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Just ordered. Not sure I will get the Tesla Charger since I already have 4 L2 EVSE's, but I still might because of it's 14-50 and handy size.

 

I was told yesterday that this whole Tesla to IPace charger stuff will ruin the batteries and JLR can tell if you've used non IPace spec'ed charging....

 

What is an I-Pace spec’d charger?

 

I was told by a JLR employee that knows this stuff that if you attempt to use a Tesla high speed charger it will cause battery damage. The IPace On board charger isn't designed to support anything Tesla. He told me they've already had incidents where people have does this and there's been damage. And JLR WILL NOT cover the batteries if they determine you've used a Tesla connection adaptor.

 

That sounds like B.S. to me. First and foremost, the Tesla SuperChargers initially connect to the mothership to determine whether you have a free account or a pay by the minute account. Since I-Pace owners will obviously have neither, they will never get an ounce of electricity. Destination chargers are not "high speed chargers." As noted above, they are J1772-compatible AC chargers and work just fine using an adapter with the I-Pace.

 

High speed as in supercharger? Not going to happen.

 

It's important to be precise when talking about new technology. So, you should ALWAYS clearly differentiate whether you are talking about AC charging (Home/Destination Charging @ 7 or less KWh), or DC Fast charging (basically 30KWh or more).

But, since the numbers of charging points is sorely lacking vs. gas stations - ANYTHING that gets you safer from being stranded HAS to be allowed (even encouraged) by the manufacturer. JLR should be providing a TeslaTap sooner than trying to dissuade you from using it. The AC charging is pretty universal, and there's really no way JLR would know what you plugged into at home. They might someday know based on your location if it was a Tesla charger "there", but right now, that information is NOT part of the car's database with regard to charging. And, IF JLR is screwing around trying to code this kind of information gathering instead of getting the car's buggy user software working - or making it possible to set a max State of Charge & make the timed charging/preconditioning actually work 100%, I'd be GD mad!!

DC Fast Charging is a whole other ball game. It's more powerful, way more dangerous to fool around with any adapters & such. I have to think that's what they were talking about to ChicagoIpaceGuy. If the "JLR Employee" was at an American dealership, the likelihood of his knowing exactly WTH he was talking about drops off rapidly (at this point in the game).

 

And the last time a car salesman uttered an honest word was ______________.

 

The iPace will go up to 100 amps

https://www.jaguarusa.com/all-models/i-pace/electric-vehicles/index.html

 

The iPace will go up to 100 amps

https://www.jaguarusa.com/all-models/i-pace/electric-vehicles/index.html

(from the above link)
The best way to get a quick top up of your battery’s charge for those long journeys is with DC chargers — a typical 50 kW DC rapid charger can achieve a 0-80% charge in 85 minutes. The I-PACE is equipped to accept up to a 100 kW DC charge rate — this means you can easily achieve a 0-80% charge in just 45 minutes.


Food for thought: What limitations on the I-Pace exist that would prevent use of 150 kW DC chargers (which would reduce 0-80% charge time to 22.5 minutes). Is this software upgradeable? A minor (affordable) hardware upgrade? And what about use of the ultra-fast DC chargers Electrify America (and others) are now introducing? (capable of 0-80% charge in 8-9 minutes?) Then we're getting comparable to a typical gas fillup! I'm not counting on these, but would sure add utility and value to our 'early adopter' EVs.

 

Hello all,
I'm pretty new to this forum even though I own my iPace since September 2019. I love this car and can't imagine to go back to any gasoline powered car. Now I'm trying to plan a trip that is slightly over the range of the battery so I'm trying to plan this out on my app "PlugShare" which gives me a reasonable option for stops along the way. Also having a 2 year old in the car for 4 hours, it's good to break it up, right? Now I was reading a lot about having the possibility to charge with an adapter on these so called Destination charger from Tesla. But I'm somewhat hesitant, are there any safety specs or regulations that allow to buy from a 3rd party and use it safely? I'm nervous about damaging my battery.

 

Welcome to the forum!

Be aware that the TeslaTap only works for destination chargers, not for DC fast charging. For all practical purposes, TeslaTap will only be useful for overnight stays at places that have a destination charger (hence the name, 'destination'). In your plugshare app, set the filter to CCS/combo charging and the minimum charging rate to 50kW. That will give you the fast chargers available on your trip.

 

A few people have used Tesla-Tap adapters without issues. I have one but haven't used it yet. There have always been sufficient DCFC chargers along my long distance (700+ miles) trips to not need it.

As for the old post above, the I-pace will not charge faster than 104kW on 150 and 320kW chargers at Electrify America. Even then it won't do that rate for long. Most of the charging period is 80kW and less. It still gets from 20% up to 80% in about 45-50 minutes though.

 

Thanks so much. I just hope I'm not damaging my battery if I will use it.

 

This should not harm the battery. I also have one in the car, "just in case", but did not get any opportunity to use it yet. I tested it once when I bought it last year. It works....