[MsGoGoMoto]

I charge at home mostly, but have a conversion dongle you can buy to charge at Tesla.
I hear that it doesn't work with some Tesla stations because of a data connection from the Tesla charge station to confirm you can charge/Tesla warranty stuff. Some do work I've found, I think superchargers don't work on my i3. Was so scared to plug in.

Anybody tried this thing in a pinch?
Probably would be great for traveling, scared I'm going to kill my car though so don't do it often.

Feels like eBay shopping while at staying at Jeff Bezos' house.

[ovekvam]

Tesla (Musk on twitter) has been talking about opening up their charging network gradually for other car brands later this year. No specific details yet.

[vreihen16]

Those Tesla-to-J1772 adapters only work for Tesla Home and "Destination" (read: hotel) chargers, the equivalent of Level 2 in the standards-based EV charger ecosystem. They do *not* work for Tesla's Superchargers (Level 3).

Unless you frequently stay at B&B or hotels that only offer Tesla "Destination" chargers or have a Tesla and home charger in your garage, I'd save the money because this adapter isn't very useful.....

[MsGoGoMoto]

My i3 wants a 120kw battery

[35mphgolf]

I used the Tesla Tap adapter on my 2019 quite a bit. Worked great, no problems. Gonna get another for my 2021.

[35mphgolf]

Originally Posted by vreihen16

Those Tesla-to-J1772 adapters only work for Tesla Home and "Destination" (read: hotel) chargers, the equivalent of Level 2 in the standards-based EV charger ecosystem. They do *not* work for Tesla's Superchargers (Level 3).

Unless you frequently stay at B&B or hotels that only offer Tesla "Destination" chargers or have a Tesla and home charger in your garage, I'd save the money because this adapter isn't very useful.....

It might not be useful if you’re in an area with a ton of standard plugs. But if you’re traveling or don’t have a lot of choices, it’s a life saver.

[BL 5]

Been using a Tesla Tap everyday for 2 years straight not. Never a problem, other than the Model 3 is jealous.

[MsGoGoMoto]

Originally Posted by BL 5

Been using a Tesla Tap everyday for 2 years straight not. Never a problem, other than the Model 3 is jealous.

That's it, I'm going for the dongle.
If I ever get a hair up my but to start traveling with the i3, I want all the options I can get to charge.

Anyone ever use plugshare or one of those apps and limped to the place just to find the charger was broken?

[35mphgolf]

Originally Posted by MsGoGoMoto

That's it, I'm going for the dongle.
If I ever get a hair up my but to start traveling with the i3, I want all the options I can get to charge.

Anyone ever use plugshare or one of those apps and limped to the place just to find the charger was broken?

Yeah that’s happened a few times to me, but I made sure I had plenty of range to try other chargers in the area. I don’t think I’ve ever showed up to a charger with no miles to spare. I can say that in the past few years charger reliability in my area has significantly improved..

[MsGoGoMoto]

Originally Posted by 35mphgolf

Yeah that's happened a few times to me, but I made sure I had plenty of range to try other chargers in the area. I don't think I've ever showed up to a charger with no miles to spare. I can say that in the past few years charger reliability in my area has significantly improved..

I had a dream last night that I somehow fell asleep in the car while driving, the car drove itself to a parking lot, and I woke up in the dream with no charge but had a full tank of REX. Woke up in real life just as I was yelling "hey Siri" into my Apple Watch to look for charging station in the dream. Damn.

[35mphgolf]

Originally Posted by MsGoGoMoto

I had a dream last night that I somehow fell asleep in the car while driving, the car drove itself to a parking lot, and I woke up in the dream with no charge but had a full tank of REX. Woke up in real life just as I was yelling "hey Siri" into my Apple Watch to look for charging station in the dream. Damn.

How many L3 CCS stations you around? EVGo has been doing a lot in the central VA area for me, that’s helped a lot.
But yah, highly recommend the Tesla Tap! And you don’t have to just use it in a pinch… you can incorporate it as a routine L2 charge method

[MsGoGoMoto]

Originally Posted by 35mphgolf

How many L3 CCS stations you around? EVGo has been doing a lot in the central VA area for me, that’s helped a lot.
But yah, highly recommend the Tesla Tap! And you don’t have to just use it in a pinch… you can incorporate it as a routine L2 charge method

I have about 5 level 3 charging stations around me here in Atlanta area.
Yes, Tesla tap will be added to the charging accessories coming to the rescue in a pinch.

I've been also using the "Occasional use charger" to top off the car at home.
I'm too cheap to get a level 2 charger installed right now. Might have to sweet talk an electrician …..I know just who will do it too…. To install a 240v tap without shorting put my house.

[35mphgolf]

Originally Posted by MsGoGoMoto

I have about 5 level 3 charging stations around me here in Atlanta area.
Yes, Tesla tap will be added to the charging accessories coming to the rescue in a pinch.

I've been also using the "Occasional use charger" to top off the car at home.
I'm too cheap to get a level 2 charger installed right now. Might have to sweet talk an electrician …..I know just who will do it too…. To install a 240v tap without shorting put my house.

Also don’t forget, if you have a L2 charger installed before the end of the year, you can get a tax CREDIT of up to $1,000. If you play your cards right, you could essentially get a L2 charger for free.

[MsGoGoMoto]

Originally Posted by 35mphgolf

Also don’t forget, if you have a L2 charger installed before the end of the year, you can get a tax CREDIT of up to $1,000. If you play your cards right, you could essentially get a L2 charger for free.

Hey,
Got any links where I can read to get educated on the credit ? Govt website?

[35mphgolf]

Originally Posted by MsGoGoMoto

Hey,
Got any links where I can read to get educated on the credit ? Govt website?

https://www.chargepoint.com/drivers/home/tax-credit/

https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-8911

[soheil]

There are several parking lots + restaurants in our city who have complimentary Tesla destination (L2?) chargers and I've always hated them for discriminating 😂 I had no idea that you can use an adapter and plug your i3 into them! How much are these adapter/converters? Anyone has a model to recommend? Also I can guess that the car will latch in to them while charging (just like any normal L2 connector) so no one can steal them, right? But what will happen when the car is fully charged? Would anyone be able to easily remove and take them?

[35mphgolf]

Originally Posted by soheil

There are several parking lots + restaurants in our city who have complimentary Tesla destination (L2?) chargers and I've always hated them for discriminating 😂 I had no idea that you can use an adapter and plug your i3 into them! How much are these adapter/converters? Anyone has a model to recommend? Also I can guess that the car will latch in to them while charging (just like any normal L2 connector) so no one can steal them, right? But what will happen when the car is fully charged? Would anyone be able to easily remove and take them?

Tesla Tap has been great for me. $140-$150 I think. I read somewhere that some adapters aren’t rated for a long, continuous power output and only allow charging for a few hours. The tesla tap was NOT one of those, it allowed sustained charging rates. I’ve done over 4 hours charging and had no issues.

They wouldn’t be able to remove the adapter if the car / charge port were locked.

[soheil]

Originally Posted by 35mphgolf

Tesla Tap has been great for me. $140-$150 I think. I read somewhere that some adapters aren’t rated for a long, continuous power output and only allow charging for a few hours. The tesla tap was NOT one of those, it allowed sustained charging rates. I’ve done over 4 hours charging and had no issues.

They wouldn’t be able to remove the adapter if the car / charge port were locked.

Thanks, I'll check them out. I see some Lectron adapters on Amazon with relatively good ratings for about $160. Does anyone have any experience with them?

[BL 5]

Originally Posted by soheil

Thanks, I'll check them out. I see some Lectron adapters on Amazon with relatively good ratings for about $160. Does anyone have any experience with them?

I have tried both. I’d avoid the Lectron, get the Tesla Tap. I bought a Lectron as it was on sale @ Amazon. Ended up sending it back.

Today I use a Tesla Tap daily on a Tesla HPWC gen2 (rated up to 80A). It’s plug and charge, the Tesla Tap and i3’s BMS communicate to Tesla Tap to HPWC, adjust to 30A. It just works. The Lecrton required me to downgrade HWPC to 40A, which can be done via a dipswitch.

My point here is the Tesla Tap does all the adjustments for me, Lectron does not. You could run into a situation where a Tesla HPWC setup like mine and won’t work with the Lectron.

Hope this helps.

[soheil]

Originally Posted by BL 5

I have tried both. I'd avoid the Lectron, get the Tesla Tap. I bought a Lectron as it was on sale @ Amazon. Ended up sending it back.

Today I use a Tesla Tap daily on a Tesla HPWC gen2 (rated up to 80A). It's plug and charge, the Tesla Tap and i3's BMS communicate to Tesla Tap to HPWC, adjust to 30A. It just works. The Lecrton required me to downgrade HWPC to 40A, which can be done via a dipswitch.

My point here is the Tesla Tap does all the adjustments for me, Lectron does not. You could run into a situation where a Tesla HPWC setup like mine and won't work with the Lectron.

Hope this helps.

This definitely helps, thanks! I will try to get a Tesla tap then.

Additionally, have you noticed any side eyes or complaints from Tesla/property owners for connecting your i3 into a Tesla charger?

[MsGoGoMoto]

Originally Posted by BL 5

I have tried both. I’d avoid the Lectron, get the Tesla Tap. I bought a Lectron as it was on sale @ Amazon. Ended up sending it back.

Today I use a Tesla Tap daily on a Tesla HPWC gen2 (rated up to 80A). It’s plug and charge, the Tesla Tap and i3’s BMS communicate to Tesla Tap to HPWC, adjust to 30A. It just works. The Lecrton required me to downgrade HWPC to 40A, which can be done via a dipswitch.

My point here is the Tesla Tap does all the adjustments for me, Lectron does not. You could run into a situation where a Tesla HPWC setup like mine and won’t work with the Lectron.

Hope this helps.

Sweet head's up. Thanks !

[2mAn]

Besides the Tesla Tap, what else would you need to actually charge at the Tesla stations? Specific App or just insert card?