Tesla to j1772 adapter recommendations?

[atR1S]

Can anyone recommend a good adapter to keep in the truck to use on the Tesla destination chargers? Thank you!

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[Rblue]

Funny you ask, we’re currently road tripping from Colorado to Texas and back. Our R1T is actively charging in a driveway using this Tesla to J1772

We’ve only used it at level 1 speeds so far, but it does work!

One thing to note when using this adapter, or at least the one we received. When initially plugging the adapter in to the truck after plugging the powered end into the adapter. The truck’s charging port light will glow red like there’s an error, the truck will renegotiate with the charger and charging works like normal after that.

 

[MaskedRacerX]

The product that seems to be the most compatible across different vehicles (maybe not important for specific use on a Rivian), handshakes quickly, seems like it has the least issues are from TeslaTap:

http://www.umc-j1772.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=17

A bit pricier vs. the Lectron, don't know if it's worth it. I do know that the Lectron was super flakey with a Wrangler 4xe, but the TeslaTap works perfectly.

 

[WSea]

Black Friday for a little over $100 on Amazon.
Tested on neighbor's Tesla charger and worked great
Amazon.com: Keruida Tesla to SAE J1772 Charging Adapter Max 48A 250V Portable Fast Charging, Compatible with Tesla Wall Box, Tesla High Powered Connector, Destination Charger, and Mobile Connector : Automotive

 

[kylealden]

Funny you ask, we’re currently road tripping from Colorado to Texas and back. Our R1T is actively charging in a driveway using this Tesla to J1772

We’ve only used it at level 1 speeds so far, but it does work!

One thing to note when using this adapter, or at least the one we received. When initially plugging the adapter in to the truck after plugging the powered end into the adapter. The trucks charging port light will glow red like there’s an error, the truck will renegotiate with the charger and charging works like normal after that.

+1 for this one, it's compact enough to keep in the frunk net and works great for L1/L2 charging.

 

[WSea]

Funny you ask, we’re currently road tripping from Colorado to Texas and back. Our R1T is actively charging in a driveway using this Tesla to J1772

We’ve only used it at level 1 speeds so far, but it does work!

One thing to note when using this adapter, or at least the one we received. When initially plugging the adapter in to the truck after plugging the powered end into the adapter. The trucks charging port light will glow red like there’s an error, the truck will renegotiate with the charger and charging works like normal after that.

Interesting. My experience with the adaptor mentioned in post #4 was it turned green immediately just like with my garage rivian charger

 

[Rblue]

+1 for this one, it's compact enough to keep in the frunk net and works great for L1/L2 charging.

Haha, that’s exactly where we keep ours. It’s also small enough to fit neatly in the charging cable bag.

@WSea good to know! When I was shopping the prices on these two were Identical and had heard of Lectron before so they got my $. If this one fails for any reason I will check out the Keruida.

 

[atebit]

TeslaTap, TeslaTap, TeslaTap.

 

[mini2nut]

The product that seems to be the most compatible across different vehicles (maybe not important for specific use on a Rivian), handshakes quickly, seems like it has the least issues are from TeslaTap:

http://www.umc-j1772.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=17

A bit pricier vs. the Lectron, don't know if it's worth it. I do know that the Lectron was super flakey with a Wrangler 4xe, but the TeslaTap works perfectly.

This is the one I am currently looking at. A bit pricey at $240 but it has 5-star reviews and is manufactured in the USA.

We have a Model Y and I plan on using the Tesla charging cable that’s hooked up in our garage.

 

[LTD in CBTS]

I have the Lectron 60Amp (was under $150 on Amazon) and it works flawlessly on my Tesla level 2 wall charger to charge my R1T

 

[HeresRonnie]

I use the Lectron from Amazon. It was cheaper than a teslatap and does the same job. $160 vs $300. Used it on my 2 Tesla home chargers and other wall chargers with no issues so far.

 

[mini2nut]

I just ordered the $169 50 amp TeslaTap. We will use our existing 220v Tesla charging cable and use the adapter to charge our R1T.

http://www.umc-j1772.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=17&product_id=99

 

[dordav]

I have no idea if this works, but the price looks good. ShockFlo at Amazon. After coupon and promo 15BHS4I3 its $84. Expires 12/16.

 

[mini2nut]

Your dealing with electricity flowing from your casa to your vehicle. This is not the time to penny pinch on a "el cheapo" charging adapter. Do your due diligence before making a purchase.

 

[electruck]

Your dealing with electricity flowing from your casa to your vehicle. This is not the time to penny pinch on a "el cheapo" charging adapter. Do your due diligence before making a purchase.

Agreed (even when dealing with destination chargers). The amount of current involved here (up to 48A) is not to be taken lightly.

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