Need some help please .

[k1k2k3]

Hi there

Need some help before I make the purchase.

Wanna import the phev from Japan instead of buying from local dealer in NZ
But the voltage in Japan is 100v and Nz is 220V.

Do I need to get an inverter to charge up my phev ? Or I can just use an adaptor to plug the charger straight to my power point .

Anyone could give me some advice ?

 

[jkh112]

The charging unit (either portable or fixed) converts grid supply to the correct input for the phev. In theory you would just need a different portable charge unit. However, it may be that the connector on the phev for Japan market is different to the export market.

 

[k1k2k3]

Thanks for ur reply

The connection is exactly the same as export model

Just worry abt the charging unit

 

[jkh112]

can you not buy a NZ charging unit from Mitsubishi NZ?

 

[k1k2k3]

I think I can , but just don't know how the charging works ,cause electronics from japan can't be charged oversea due to the different voltage

 

[jaapv]

Most battery chargers nowadays are multi-voltage 110-240. It might be a good idea to ask Misubishi.

 

[Goldie]

Hi there

Need some help before I make the purchase.

Wanna import the phev from Japan instead of buying from local dealer in NZ
But the voltage in Japan is 100v and Nz is 220V.

Do I need to get an inverter to charge up my phev ? Or I can just use an adaptor to plug the charger straight to my power point .

Anyone could give me some advice ?

May I ask why you would do this?
Would you keep/get any warranty on the vehicle?

 

[IgorTr]

The charging unit (either portable or fixed) converts grid supply to the correct input for the phev. In theory you would just need a different portable charge unit. However, it may be that the connector on the phev for Japan market is different to the export market.

This not correct. Charging unit is just a switch and ground tester for safety. It does not "convert" anything.
Its simple enough to build one on Arduio DIY kit
All power electronics is on-board. Topic starter can buy any charger localy - it will work. Also, he can choose a charging station current limit at any value he wants ( and grid allow ).
( yes, limit info if stored inside charing station - station instruct the onboard charger to limit load )

PS> All above is for slow home charging stations. Powerful fast stations work a little diffrent.