Finn why didn't you mention the option of putting in a 32amp power point. I did this and it seems to work quite well and allows you to use the cable elsewhere. The cable I bought allows selection of different amps and delayed start. Love your videos.
Well presented video Finn. Makes a lot of sense and easy to view. I know you've had issues, but don't discount the Zappi V2. Mine has been performing flawlessly for nearly 12 months now and is smart enough to only use excess solar, which suits me just fine.
I get about 150klms overnight from the trickle charge which is plenty for me (Tesla M3 standard range). Being in Adelaide, you would know about Jolt 50kwt chargers and first 7 klwts free. The combination of the two works a treat for me.
I have Solar edge 11.6 kw on 3 phase but the solar edge charger is only single phase 7.4 and doesn’t support the open protocol. Car can charge at 11kw, which charger should I buy?
Great video, thanks Finn. With my solar system at home, I am using the Enphase app, which can show Export to Grid. I am aware of hardware CT clamps but is there any EV Charger with a software solution that can detect from Enphase when I am exporting and therefore start EV charging?
ChargeHQ software will do that with supported solar inverters and chargers. Only issue for your case would be that they aren’t able to support Enphase micro-inverters
The problem with Enphase is they are right tightarses about giving access to their comms (API) for even simple stuff like monitoring. So as already said, apps like ChargeHQ can’t work with them. Your options are a) CT b)wait for Enphase charger c) wait for Enphase to see the light. It’s a shame as the hardware is great. I have Enphase and Powerwall and the comms can all be accessed from the Tesla API.
Thanks Finn. Really informative video. I have a dumb idea/question that I hope you can help me with: I have 6.6Kw of solar (no room for expansion), a Tesla Powerwall 2, on a TOU tariff and have a MG ZS EV Long Range (with 70+KwH battery) which I currently charge with the slow charger that came with the car. I have access to free/cheap EV charging away from home and was wondering whether it's possible/feasible to charge/top up the Powerwall from the MG's battery via the MG's VTL outlet ?
You could feasibly do this with some clever switching and a Hoem device: www.solarquotes.com.au/blog/hoem-review/ the trick will be finding a sparky that’s up for it
We had a Renault Zoe in Australia. It was an awesome city car. Almost perfect. It didn't need DC fast charging. It was the ZE40 model & charged at the full 22kw if the charger connected could offer it The Q model not brought to Australia offered the 43kw. Don't think we've ever seen an AC charger anywhere in Australia offering more than 22kw. Just shy of 100 Zoes were sold in Australia & there are some bargains to be had on the 2nd hand market now.
What if u get 3 4 those big truck like batt and your soler is charging thase all day then you use the charg of the bater to fill up no cost any time coz fill your batt not wall bat cost thousands the other ones 3 or 4 or 5 those garanted to top up during day they being filled and you draw from them not grid to expensive this is way
@@finnpeacock works fine with charge hq (tesla and Alpha ess inverter/ battery). The unit has simple on/off timers of needed. However been using it lately with the new origin power up plan and turning it on at designated times to ensure car is charged when I needed with no issues. I attached a 5 pin plug/outlet to the unit so I can use it remotely if needed.
@@karlwolf2 if you are using the Origin EV plan the control is via your Tesla car not the charger. You’ll be fine unless you ever get a non-Tesla EV. Have you wired it to prevent the Alpha ESS discharging into the car?
It's not wired to avoid the battery so unfortunately I need to manually stop the battery from discharging at night, or run during the day using solar/battery combination. I may also reduce the charger amperage to minimise grid usage as required. I am only new to the power up plan (previously use my solar with charge hq) however has been working very good during the day when I want to charge (I work from home) but understand if I wanted to charge at night I would need to get it to avoid the battery
@@SolarQuotes not in your garage with the engine off... Those are obviously biased statistics. People aren't stupid, that's why, despite all the incentives, EV aren't taking over. I drive plenty of EVs as part of my job, and they just aren't suited for Australian conditions, unless you stay in the city and don't do any long trips. I am all for choice, let people choose, but don't try to fool us. EV aren't good for the environment or for your wallet...
Finn Peacock is the absolute goto man when it comes to all things solar. 😊
Very clear, best explanation of options for chargers I have seen. Thank you.
Thank you!
Another well made video from SQ.
I like the new graphics and fancy editing stuff in this one :)
Much appreciated!
Finn why didn't you mention the option of putting in a 32amp power point. I did this and it seems to work quite well and allows you to use the cable elsewhere. The cable I bought allows selection of different amps and delayed start. Love your videos.
Good point. We cover that on the website but have to cut some detail in the videos or they’d be way too long.
Another informative video, thanks for always keeping the industry informed and up to date! Cheers Finn and team!
Great info, thank you!
Well presented video Finn. Makes a lot of sense and easy to view.
I know you've had issues, but don't discount the Zappi V2.
Mine has been performing flawlessly for nearly 12 months now and is smart enough to only use excess solar, which suits me just fine.
Good to hear - thanks for the update.
I get about 150klms overnight from the trickle charge which is plenty for me (Tesla M3 standard range). Being in Adelaide, you would know about Jolt 50kwt chargers and first 7 klwts free. The combination of the two works a treat for me.
Amazing!!!
Great thanks
BMW iX1 has 22KW ac charging on board :) (it's also a lot cheaper than a taycan!)
Aha. Didn’t realise that! Thanks for the tip.
I have Solar edge 11.6 kw on 3 phase but the solar edge charger is only single phase 7.4 and doesn’t support the open protocol. Car can charge at 11kw, which charger should I buy?
Thanks, Fìñn
Great video, thanks Finn. With my solar system at home, I am using the Enphase app, which can show Export to Grid. I am aware of hardware CT clamps but is there any EV Charger with a software solution that can detect from Enphase when I am exporting and therefore start EV charging?
ChargeHQ software will do that with supported solar inverters and chargers. Only issue for your case would be that they aren’t able to support Enphase micro-inverters
The problem with Enphase is they are right tightarses about giving access to their comms (API) for even simple stuff like monitoring. So as already said, apps like ChargeHQ can’t work with them. Your options are a) CT b)wait for Enphase charger c) wait for Enphase to see the light. It’s a shame as the hardware is great. I have Enphase and Powerwall and the comms can all be accessed from the Tesla API.
@FinnPeacock-sq2rb could buy a raspberry PI and put a little script on it that polls local enphase API and pushes to chargeHQ
@@scotty9946 great idea
Why is no fail-safe for this cut of or heat control cords
Thanks Finn. Really informative video.
I have a dumb idea/question that I hope you can help me with:
I have 6.6Kw of solar (no room for expansion), a Tesla Powerwall 2, on a TOU tariff and have a MG ZS EV Long Range (with 70+KwH battery) which I currently charge with the slow charger that came with the car. I have access to free/cheap EV charging away from home and was wondering whether it's possible/feasible to charge/top up the Powerwall from the MG's battery via the MG's VTL outlet ?
You could feasibly do this with some clever switching and a Hoem device: www.solarquotes.com.au/blog/hoem-review/ the trick will be finding a sparky that’s up for it
@@SolarQuotes Thanks. Much appreciated.
I swear the Renault Zoe can do 22kw ac charging... But they only sold like 70 in Australia 😅
Yup. Not available any more in Oz.
IIRC the Zoe could do something silly like 43kW AC because it didn't have DC charging.
We had a Renault Zoe in Australia. It was an awesome city car. Almost perfect. It didn't need DC fast charging.
It was the ZE40 model & charged at the full 22kw if the charger connected could offer it
The Q model not brought to Australia offered the 43kw. Don't think we've ever seen an AC charger anywhere in Australia offering more than 22kw.
Just shy of 100 Zoes were sold in Australia & there are some bargains to be had on the 2nd hand market now.
As I am off grid with a 11kw single phase with 52kw of battery, is there any that is recommend for off grid charging?
What inverter?
@@SolarQuotes MPP PIP Max
Mercedes Benz EQS can charge at 22kW using a compatible home wall charger.
Noted! Thanks. Looks like the Germans like fast home charging!
Wall charger not worth it for me as My 2018 Leaf only charge at 3.6kw max :( a 15amp plug is what I'm gonna get done.
aren't we getting close to a time when V2X needs to be considered with your car charger ?
Yes, See 14:42
What if u get 3 4 those big truck like batt and your soler is charging thase all day then you use the charg of the bater to fill up no cost any time coz fill your batt not wall bat cost thousands the other ones 3 or 4 or 5 those garanted to top up during day they being filled and you draw from them not grid to expensive this is way
Explain the ioniq 5 example
Explained in detail here: www.solarquotes.com.au/blog/hoem-review/
Nissan leaf and mits. Outlander PHEV can do v2h
We don’t count cars with a petrol engine 😜
I boight cheap ebay 22kw charger (3 phase) and is working fine. No jeed to spend more
Good to hear. How does it integrate with solar, battery and variable tariffs?
@@finnpeacock works fine with charge hq (tesla and Alpha ess inverter/ battery). The unit has simple on/off timers of needed. However been using it lately with the new origin power up plan and turning it on at designated times to ensure car is charged when I needed with no issues. I attached a 5 pin plug/outlet to the unit so I can use it remotely if needed.
@@karlwolf2 if you are using the Origin EV plan the control is via your Tesla car not the charger. You’ll be fine unless you ever get a non-Tesla EV. Have you wired it to prevent the Alpha ESS discharging into the car?
It's not wired to avoid the battery so unfortunately I need to manually stop the battery from discharging at night, or run during the day using solar/battery combination. I may also reduce the charger amperage to minimise grid usage as required. I am only new to the power up plan (previously use my solar with charge hq) however has been working very good during the day when I want to charge (I work from home) but understand if I wanted to charge at night I would need to get it to avoid the battery
@@karlwolf2 if your sparky moves the ev charger upstream of the battery and battery CT, the battery will never discharge into the car
New Tesla Finn??
Technically it’s my wife’s…
Three phase
If you have 3 phase defo get a 3 phase charger.
Use a generator for this purpose
Just use a petrol-motor car?
Charging apps make all this redundant
Yes. But only if the charger has OCPP
Yep, don't buy an EV to start with.
Probably not the video for you, champ
@@finnpeacock Thanks for noticing, killer.
wHY?
@@iansampson3273 Landfill?
@@ch33psk8 So you have nothing sensible to contribute.
just read carefully your insurance policy... FIRE 🔥🎆🔥
According to EV FireSafe, an EV has a 1 in 83,000 chance of catching fire. Don’t be a pussy.
Petrol/Diesel car 80x more likely to catch fire than EV: www.evfiresafe.com/ev-fire-faqs
@@SolarQuotes not in your garage with the engine off... Those are obviously biased statistics. People aren't stupid, that's why, despite all the incentives, EV aren't taking over. I drive plenty of EVs as part of my job, and they just aren't suited for Australian conditions, unless you stay in the city and don't do any long trips. I am all for choice, let people choose, but don't try to fool us. EV aren't good for the environment or for your wallet...
@@paolocardinali3951give it a rest pal 🥱
Same with private health policy
Do they cover lung cancers
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