[Menoche]

Hi Guys,
Here is a link to Webasto OEM charger which is the same as under the seat:

TurboCord Portable EV Charger

Consider charging your car with the TurboCord EV Charger. It's fast and convenient, giving you the reliable charge you need to get back on the road.

store.evsolutions.com

229US with free residential shipping.

this one even comes with a 120V or 220 prong set Selectable with a slider on the side!

Phil

 

[NoPipeCommute]

Any idea who made the European one?

 

[NoPipeCommute]

 

[Menoche]

Unfortunately, I don’t know, perhaps if you look on the european site of webasto?

 

[BHigerd]

Thanks Phil! I was wondering if there was a longer charge cable I could use at work. Appreciate the lead.

 

[DHNielsen]

For anyone interested, I purchased one. While it wasn't what I expected I'm glad I got it. The level 2 is an adapter that is removable/locks on. I've only used it a few days but it works and the extra length is great. It's definitely Harley's supplier, other than the stickers/labels, blue plug, and extra length I wouldn't be able to tell the difference. Shipping was quick but pricey, still better than any other option (that I could find). Thanks @Menoche !

 

[xophere]

Did you bother the try on 220? I assume identical charging performance to the stock $900 model?

 

[DHNielsen]

I've never bothered trying the 220 adapter.

I've been using this charger ~3 days a week (~2,000 miles) for 3 months with no issues. I only used the stock one for about 3 weeks but anecdotally they seem to charge identically.

I still highly recommend this charger.

 

[xophere]

Yeah it is $400 shipped to OR. I don't need it now though I would like to have the one on the bike packed away. I tend to not pack and un pack it cause the hassle . Maybe not a $400 hassle.

 

[Wavshrdr]

As I understand it, the Livewire just uses a standard J1772 connection? So basically any EVSE with a J1772 connector should work, correct? Or did HD do something uniquely with the onboard charger to work with the one they supply?

I have a standard J1772 EVSE for another EV but so far only used the factory supplied one.

 

[DHNielsen]

Any J1772 should work, HD just killed level 2 charging on the livewire.

 

[Menoche]

Just to clarify…. You CAN use a level2 J1772 charger without issues.. you just don’t get the benefits compared to a level 1

 

[Wavshrdr]

Anecdotally there may be some benefit. I have read in a few places that people have seen as fast as 9-10 hours on L2 for 0-100%. I am seeing around 11.5 hours +/- 30 min on L1 which seems consistent with what others get. My thought is maybe the L1 doesn't charge as consistently during the charge.

When I have a few more miles on my LW, and have enough L1 charges for a baseline, I'll try L2 and see what I get. Even if I get a 10% reduction it will be worth it to me.

 

[Menoche]

be careful here... it is also dependent on the amps available for the L1... L1 are quite different from one to another... the Harley EVSE caps at 15 amps. you can find some that go 16 amps, ore perhaps 20 amps on L1. the OBC will draw as much as the EVSE can provide

 

[Wavshrdr]

I will hook it up to my L2 EVSE I use on other cars. It should only draw what it can use for the OBC. Hopefully that shouldn't be an issue.

 

[NoPipeCommute]

Just incase anyone interested to find the type2 EVSE alternative outside HD. Thats no alternative by the way. It's still supply by Webasto but source/manufacture from Benchmark Electronics (Suzhou) Co Ltd

 

[Instructor911]

It appears this same charger is used on the BMW i3. I just scored a used one on eBay for $100