Using the Primes 120v Charger at 240 Volts, Cost $20 !!!

You are Very Welcome !

Yes, charging up your Prime in 2 to 2 1/2 hours using the stock OE 120v EVSE at 240 volts is EXTREMELY satisfying !!!

I will post up some "build" pictures in the next day or two of me building your 8 gauge 4ft long conversion pigtail.




Rob43

 

One of the biggest reasons to use your OE Toyota 120v EVSE at 240 volts with a conversion Pigtail vs a ~$200 dollar China built 240v EVSE is this:

The FREE ~5,000+ miles you'll get driving around on your battery by saving $150 dollars or more.


Rob43

 

No, not that I'm aware of.

Personally if it were me, I would plug it in to your 220-240v / 50Hz outlet without fear, I say this because all USA units are marked "120v" with no 240v reference. The only difference I've seen between the European EVSE's and USA EVSE's is the back sticker & country plug, like already stated; It's millions of dollars cheaper for Toyota to manufacturer one single Dual Voltage EVSE for worldwide usage vs manufacturing multiple different EVSE's for all the different countries.


Rob43

 

I'm guessing that a US spec Prius Prime got shipped back to his home in the EU, I'm sure he will clarify later.


Rob43

 

$13 dollar adapter update:

For those of you that have a NEMA 6-20R outlet near your Prime, I Do Not recommend this simple $13 dollar 6-20P to 5-15R adapter anymore. It is now producing heat, I did not use my temp gun on it but it was warm enough that I wouldn't use it again. Everything was cold throughout the entire system except when I touched this adapter. So again, I don't recommend it, please build or buy a higher quality adapter that utilizes better quality internals for you Level 2 charging needs.


Rob43

 

I performed a mini charge-up test yesterday, 0% to 100% in exactly 2 hours and 26 minutes using the OE Toyota EVSE at 240 volts.

This could be your results too when you use your OE Toyota EVSE at 240 volts !


Rob43

 

1) Don't use Romex, it's just not flexible enough. I'd recommend stranded copper 10/3 AWG, it works great and is easy enough to manipulate. 8/3 AWG is much harder to work with, so I don't recommend it. Build it at roughly 12" in length, this is an easy to build short length.

2) Look at my posted pics, the way I have it wired is the correct way.

3) The OE Toyota EVSE will only draw what it needs, in this case, it will only draw about 12 amps (actually a little less).


Rob43

PS, Yep, I'll definitely build you a great Pigtail if you want.

 

I look forward to your progress & success !


Rob43

 

Does not matter.

Since your main run of wire is underground & totally stationary, buy solid copper Romex.

If your budget allows, I'd use 10 AWG, if not 12 AWG is still OK.

Post up any relevant pics when your done...


Rob43

 

I don't believe so.


Rob43