I'm not sure what you mean by this.
Yeah, that is what I am thinking. Of the charger works on their 240V outlet then the problem has to be something in the electrical draw in my house. But that doesn’t really make sense since this outlet has been charging a Tesla with zero issue for over two years.
Appreciate the help. Asking if you can set the charging rate to 50amp or if it’s configurable and that would be why it’s not working. Guessing the answer is no.
I didn’t hear that the TFL guys couldn’t charge at their shop. I saw their video about some of the public chargers. Guessing there is something up with the internal charger of the MME and what ever handshaking is being done with the chargers which may have some sensitivity issue.
Well after chatting with Ford, they directed me back to the dealer. I will drive out there tomorrow but concerned because I have the Juice box Pro 40 which also couldn't charge the car. So I guess what I am really seeing is if there is an issue with the car or something in the 240V outlet but the electrician just said it all checked out.
If you've tried 2 charges at home and neither charge, then trying another L2 charger (like the dealer's) should be a pretty definitive test. If it works, then it's likely your outlet. If it doesn't work, then it's likely the car.
It is just weird that the I never had an issue with the Tesla on the same 240V outlet but maybe the MME is more sensitive and seeing something it does not like when its connected which is causing a fault. I figured hardwiring the charger would take the 240V outlet out of the list of possible issues. If its hardwired, outlet is no longer a potential issue. Is that thinking right?
I agree with you about hardwiring the EVSE. That would automatically take the outlet out of the equation. If my outlet replacement doesn't work tomorrow, I may start exploring a hardwired option like the Clipper Creek.
Oh I didn't know you already successfully used a Tesla charger on that outlet. I thought it was a new install. That's odd then.
That would be an unfortunately path to have to take. Using an outlet *should* work fine, and does for thousands of people. My Grizzl-E charger is working fine on a 14-50 outlet, but I haven't tried the Ford Mobile Charger yet. Haven't even checked to make sure it's in the car yet.
Yup, that's at least 3 that we know of reporting the exact same issue. I believe @TFLtommy said that he couldn't charge at home with his 3rd party EVSE or the Ford one, even though it's the same EVSE he's used successfully with every other EV he's reviewed. But the MME charged just fine in the office. It's almost like there's something specific about the power in some houses that the MME doesn't like.
Trust me, this has been a puzzling problem and frustrating to say the least. I'm hoping the outlet replacement works, but if it doesn't, I'm going to go the hardwired route.
I don't suppose you have an electric range? If so, it likely has a 14-50 outlet behind it. It may not be that easy to move, and may not be close enough to anywhere you can park the car, but worth a test if possible.
