There are three elements that make up the Xavelec charging system. You will need to source the Tesla 16A 3-phase red industrial power adaptor for the UMC directly from Tesla.
Our range of adaptors will allow you to plug up virtually anywhere in Europe.
Plug in an a suitably long extension lead to allow you to connect the adaptor to the UMC
The Tesla red UMC adaptor completes the electrical connection
We offer two ranges of adaptors and extension leads for use with the UMC. Both require the use of the Tesla 16A three-phase red UMC adaptor available from Tesla.
The Standard range uses the IEC 60309 industrial 16A three-phase connectors. The Compact range uses a much smaller connector whilst still enabling the full 11kW 16A three-phase potential of the Tesla UMC.
As well as being smaller, the Compact range is also fully waterproof so has no issues being left submerged in deep puddles. The table below summarises the key differences between both ranges.
All of the adaptors are available in both ranges.
| Compact range | Standard range (Industrial IEC 60309) | |
|---|---|---|
| Size (WxL) in mm | Plug & Socket: 36.5 x 70 | Plug: 61 x 131 – Socket: 89 x 142 |
| Waterproofness | IP68 Fully waterproof (1m depth) | IP44 Splash resistant |
| Fits through small spaces? | Small diameter allows fitting through small gaps | Cannot fit through small window gaps and letterboxes |
| Ease of use | Simple align and twist to lock and seal | Stiff and clunky industrial design |
| Space required for bundle kit | Reduced size thanks to the connectors’ compact size | Relatively large space for out kits due to the multiple large 16A three-phase red sockets |
Image illustrating the size difference between Compact and Standard
The Compact range does require a final adaptor to convert the Compact connector back to the 16A 3-phase industrial red connector to interface to the UMC. Whilst this does add another short adaptor lead, the Compact solution benefits from being letterbox-friendly compared to the normal range. In fact, the Compact range uses the same connectors as the ones used in our three-phase “letterbox” adaptor.
You’ll need an adaptor to interface between the power source available (European Schuko, 16A blue Commando, etc) and the red connector of the UMC or extension lead going to the UMC’s red connector.
We have a range of adaptors that will allow you to connect to just about any kind of power socket throughout continental Europe, availalble in both Standard and Compact formats.
In addition to the adaptor you plug into the socket, we have a few adaptors that provide extra flexibility: the “letterbox” and the phase inversion adaptors. The letterbox adaptor isn’t required with the Compact range as the range is natively “letterbox-friendly” with the connector under 37mm diameter.
If you plan to travel through Europe, there are multiple different types of domestic sockets depending on the country you are visiting, and sometimes, even several types of socket within the same country.
The table below illustrates the plugs and sockets used in each country and which adaptor is required for each.
All countries in blue use the standard European Schuko socket for which you need just the European Schuko adaptor, available in both Standard and Compact formats.. If the UMC lights up red when plugged in, it could be due to the live and neutral wires which appear inverted. Simply plug the Schuko the other way around in the socket.
Standard Schuko adaptor
Compact Schuko adaptor
You’ll also likely need an extension lead. All of our Standard leads are 16A three-phase leads fitted with IEC 30609 industrial power plugs and sockets. The plug goes into the socket of your adaptor mentioned above. The UMC goes then plugs into the end of the extension lead. Our compact range uses a much smaller connector which then interfaces with the UMC via a Compact UMC adaptor.
It is important that any extension leads coiled on a roll are unrolled before plugging in. A coiled or tightly packed lead will cause heat build up and can potentially start a fire.
We have three standard lengths available: 5m, 10m and 20m as well as any specific custom length you might require. It’s possible to plug one extension lead into another to make a longer lead. The 5m lead provided as part of our bundles allow you to extend the UMC’s reach by a further 5m. Additional leads can be added in 5m, 10m, 15m and 20m lengths. We wouldn’t recommend exceeding a total of 30m length though.
With the Standard range, another requirement for requiring two extension leads would be when you use the single or three-phase “letterbox” adaptors. The Compact range is small enough to fit natively through most letterboxes.
Finally, you need the Tesla 3-phase 16A red adaptor for the UMC. This is something we are not in a position to provide for the moment, you must order this from Tesla direct.
Tesla Part number 1024110-02-A
£75 + VAT, £90 inc. VAT (January 2017).
If you are using our Compact range, you’ll require a Compact UMC adaptor.
All our products are available from the Shop.
In addition to individual items, we have created multi-item bundle packages in both Compact and Standard configurations where you can pick and choose the adaptors you require whilst saving compared to buying each item individually.
