Thanks Chris / Ash, good to see you on the beat testing the local charging stations. Ballarat MG said we could use their charger whenever however its inside their building meaning that "outside Business Hours" is a no go.
Hey Chris, really enjoyed this vid. While I definitely don't advocate doing without permission, The tesla "destination chargers" can be switched to "legacy mode" with a small switch inside the unit, this will enable use for all cars, not just tesla's. I really like this MG, I imagine the kids would be happy with the glass roof.
Thanks Paul, the roof is amazing with the best seats being in the second row. I can't wait to see a Model Y in Australia as that will be more expansive.
Nice collaboration, Chris and Ashley. Great tips. I recently got a peak rate of 184 kW at the Chargefox in Horsham in my Model 3. This is significantly faster and actually cheaper (40c/kWh and only 30c/kWh for RACV members) than Tesla (52c/kWh).
Great to see people trying to use a variety of chargers. The charger suppliers need to see some use in order to encourage them to put in more. It also helps to identify which ones work and which ones need repair.
Ouch. That MG emblem covering the EV plug was not thought through. Tesla's rear flap is easy to access. Maybe a charge port in front too for those times when front in to charger is easier.
Still waiting for our red one. We were told there was a lack of granny chargers to go out with the new cars.........a bit odd. The wait goes on. We did a trip down to Melbourne and on to Rye Pub via the entire coast road totalling 225 kms and our M3SR+ used 107wh/km !!! ....only 50%.
Thanks for sharing. This is all new to me. We have a MG zs ev on order, come mid March. Have joined with chargefox, and have had a wall charger installed. What happens when you go to a charger that is not chargefox, like the one you went to at McDonald's, how do you activate it? And if not a free one, do you just pay chargefox and they pass it on to the other provider? Regards, Rex
Did you install a 32amp charger from EVSE or EvolutionAustralia in your house/garage so that you can charge your MG a bit quicker than the trickle (granny) charger?
Good topic! Just for the record though, this doesn’t apply to North America, where Teslas still use their proprietary charging connector. From a historical perspective, Tesla developed and deployed its proprietary connector, while the IEC62196 standard (AKA SAE1772) was still snailspacing its way through the standards bodies. Being way ahead of the industry as a whole, Tesla had to have something immediately, and theirs is vastly simpler anyway. By the time they started shipping abroad, IEC 62196 had finally slogged through, and most other countries, very reasonably, insisted upon it.
Yep, see that with people in the AU forums buying "Tesla" adaptors not realising internationally is different. I had hoped to clear that off by saying Tesla is a different world, but I actually hope Tesla does a retrofit of the USA chargers like they did here and Europe and starts putting type 2 on USA cars to phase out that confusion globally.
I was trying to figure out what "Mackers" was. Then I saw the MacDonalds sign across the road. Disturbing that Aussies drive on the wrong side of the road. I guess that's because you're upside down in the southern hemisphere? Cheers from Canada.
I don’t think that whether or not a Tesla Destination charger will work for your MG is down to age. They have a switch inside which can be set to “Tesla only” or “Universal”.
Is there available in Australia a portable Jerry can rechargeable battery for EV's that can give you an extra 10-20km of range for that time you arrive almost empty to a single charger that is out of order so you can juice up just enough to make it to a another charger that is hopefully in working order?
There is overseas but not sure if you can buy them here. I've got an emergency back-up battery coming to the channel soon for review, so I'll see how big that thing is and whether it has a 240 socket.
Using an Ampfibian Mini or Ampfibian RV Plus with a granny charger from a normal 10 amp power point can increase the charging speed by 50% if the granny charger has a 15 amp plug. The power circuit needs to be in good condition.
I've been trying really hard to find information on the state of the EV Charging network in Victoria as I am interested in purchasing an electric car in the next few months. Unfortunately I need a car, but I am one of the people that do not have off-street parking, so charging at home is impossible. Seems to be plenty of information for Qld and NSW, but not much in VIC.
Great video Chris and Ash liked the real world scenario’s. The only issue is that Ash is A Essendon supporter and he ruined his model 3 with those horrible colors. Go Blues Go Saad.
Enjoyed your video im I'm great Britain I'm a bit enviouse of your lovely weather can you send some of it to us Lol.On another note in respect of the corona pandemic why were you and Ash not wearing face masks.tut tut naughty naughty.
11:22 did you know that males (from age 16 yrs & 5 months onwards - which is 6,000 days from one's date of birth) are only meant to eat 1 meal per day (in a 24 hour period) and the meal is to be eaten in about 15 to 22 minutes (before 1,400 seconds), because then the body has 85,000 seconds to repair one's body and cells and recover? One can drink water in those 23.5 hours but not eat any food at all. Male humans are not meant to be eating all the time and have the hormones so that can survive and thrive even with just 1 meal a day. Females have to eat some food every 11.5 hours (eat their meal within 15 to 22 minutes, and then only drink water) due to the different hormones that they have. Once a male tries it for 4 consecutive days and gets thru that initial tough period then day 5 onwards it becomes easy and you dont even think of food during the daytime
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Thanks Chris / Ash, good to see you on the beat testing the local charging stations. Ballarat MG said we could use their charger whenever however its inside their building meaning that "outside Business Hours" is a no go.
Hey Chris, really enjoyed this vid. While I definitely don't advocate doing without permission, The tesla "destination chargers" can be switched to "legacy mode" with a small switch inside the unit, this will enable use for all cars, not just tesla's. I really like this MG, I imagine the kids would be happy with the glass roof.
Thanks Paul, the roof is amazing with the best seats being in the second row. I can't wait to see a Model Y in Australia as that will be more expansive.
Nice collaboration, Chris and Ashley. Great tips. I recently got a peak rate of 184 kW at the Chargefox in Horsham in my Model 3. This is significantly faster and actually cheaper (40c/kWh and only 30c/kWh for RACV members) than Tesla (52c/kWh).
I've chaged my Outlander thier a few years ago. think only 2 works and the product you showed is what I used.
Thanks guys. Just exploring alternative charging options for my new Model 3 in Canada.
Thanks Chris, Even I live near Water Garden Shopping Centre & planning to get an EV. This Video is super helpful.
Great to see people trying to use a variety of chargers.
The charger suppliers need to see some use in order to encourage them to put in more.
It also helps to identify which ones work and which ones need repair.
Ouch. That MG emblem covering the EV plug was not thought through. Tesla's rear flap is easy to access. Maybe a charge port in front too for those times when front in to charger is easier.
Excellent video. Very informative and presents the issues as you may encounter them. Thanks!
Still waiting for our red one. We were told there was a lack of granny chargers to go out with the new cars.........a bit odd.
The wait goes on.
We did a trip down to Melbourne and on to Rye Pub via the entire coast road totalling 225 kms and our M3SR+ used 107wh/km !!! ....only 50%.
Thanks for sharing. This is all new to me.
We have a MG zs ev on order, come mid March.
Have joined with chargefox, and have had a wall charger installed.
What happens when you go to a charger that is not chargefox, like the one you went to at McDonald's, how do you activate it?
And if not a free one, do you just pay chargefox and they pass it on to the other provider?
Regards, Rex
Did you install a 32amp charger from EVSE or EvolutionAustralia in your house/garage so that you can charge your MG a bit quicker than the trickle (granny) charger?
No, holding off until I feel the need. So far no issues, with most charging only taking a few hours.
Good topic! Just for the record though, this doesn’t apply to North America, where Teslas still use their proprietary charging connector.
From a historical perspective, Tesla developed and deployed its proprietary connector, while the IEC62196 standard (AKA SAE1772) was still snailspacing its way through the standards bodies. Being way ahead of the industry as a whole, Tesla had to have something immediately, and theirs is vastly simpler anyway. By the time they started shipping abroad, IEC 62196 had finally slogged through, and most other countries, very reasonably, insisted upon it.
Yep, see that with people in the AU forums buying "Tesla" adaptors not realising internationally is different. I had hoped to clear that off by saying Tesla is a different world, but I actually hope Tesla does a retrofit of the USA chargers like they did here and Europe and starts putting type 2 on USA cars to phase out that confusion globally.
Great video mate, Ash where did you get the CT shirt I need one aswell 👍
I think Ash imported it from the US Tesla store.
@@chrisvanderstock thanks mate will have a look on the us store. Cheers 😊
What a Tritium charger NOT working, that is so unusual. 😉 Any Kempower chargers anywhere in the neighbourhood?
Good Video, interesting to see something other than a Tesla charging 👍Chris & Ash
The design of your charge port is insane - why doesn't it swing down?
I know right!? Hopefully there's an after market product.
Thanks guys, wry informative from the Australian point of view.
at 1:17 will that product charge at 10amps or quicker as per if you got the telsta destination charger working?
I was trying to figure out what "Mackers" was. Then I saw the MacDonalds sign across the road.
Disturbing that Aussies drive on the wrong side of the road. I guess that's because you're upside down in the southern hemisphere?
Cheers from Canada.
I don’t think that whether or not a Tesla Destination charger will work for your MG is down to age. They have a switch inside which can be set to “Tesla only” or “Universal”.
The new ones don't have that switch any more, and won't work even if you have the adaptor Chris showed.
Is there available in Australia a portable Jerry can rechargeable battery for EV's that can give you an extra 10-20km of range for that time you arrive almost empty to a single charger that is out of order so you can juice up just enough to make it to a another charger that is hopefully in working order?
There is overseas but not sure if you can buy them here. I've got an emergency back-up battery coming to the channel soon for review, so I'll see how big that thing is and whether it has a 240 socket.
Lucky that you didn't cop any grief from the eshays in the Falcon.
Using an Ampfibian Mini or Ampfibian RV Plus with a granny charger from a normal 10 amp power point can increase the charging speed by 50% if the granny charger has a 15 amp plug. The power circuit needs to be in good condition.
I've been trying really hard to find information on the state of the EV Charging network in Victoria as I am interested in purchasing an electric car in the next few months. Unfortunately I need a car, but I am one of the people that do not have off-street parking, so charging at home is impossible. Seems to be plenty of information for Qld and NSW, but not much in VIC.
It would be extremely helpful if the Federal Government wasn’t so opposed to clean renewable energy and EV vehicles.
That’s why I always keep my car at 70-80% at home so I have enough juice to get around without any range anxiety
My i3 only locks the cable until it's charged. Once charged, it's unlocked.
Our red one must be very close now.
Yep that is how annoying Tesla is, they don't allow other cars to use their chargers but others let them use. Bit selfish isn't
After watching this video could well be another nail in the ev coffin. Hope the air con doesn't suck out the remaining charge before you get there
Great video Chris and Ash liked the real world scenario’s. The only issue is that Ash is A Essendon supporter and he ruined his model 3 with those horrible colors. Go Blues Go Saad.
You got to airport west and didn't show what you did
Enjoyed your video im I'm great Britain I'm a bit enviouse of your lovely weather can you send some of it to us Lol.On another note in respect of the corona pandemic why were you and Ash not wearing face masks.tut tut naughty naughty.
11:22 did you know that males (from age 16 yrs & 5 months onwards - which is 6,000 days from one's date of birth) are only meant to eat 1 meal per day (in a 24 hour period) and the meal is to be eaten in about 15 to 22 minutes (before 1,400 seconds), because then the body has 85,000 seconds to repair one's body and cells and recover? One can drink water in those 23.5 hours but not eat any food at all. Male humans are not meant to be eating all the time and have the hormones so that can survive and thrive even with just 1 meal a day. Females have to eat some food every 11.5 hours (eat their meal within 15 to 22 minutes, and then only drink water) due to the different hormones that they have. Once a male tries it for 4 consecutive days and gets thru that initial tough period then day 5 onwards it becomes easy and you dont even think of food during the daytime