3rd party Charging adaptor

[Russianwolfy]

Hi all,
Im a new Model 3 owner and i absolutely frickin love it.
In the charging bag that was given to me that contains the home charging cable, came an adaptor for 3rd party chargers. I asked the lady that delivered the car to me about where to put this adaptor in my car. She said i can store it anywhere. That pretty much didnt help me, so im asking you guys where/how is the best place to store this adaptor in the car.

Thank you

 

[I am 3LECTRIC]

I store my J1772 adaptor in my glove box

 

[NoMoGas]

Glove box

 

[RayK]

Arm rest.

 

[Uncle Don]

I keep mine in the bag it came in, along with the charging cable when not in use.

 

[kaffine]

I used to keep mine in the frunk with the charging cable as I wasn't using either often. Now that I use the charging cable daily it is in the trunk. I think I have used the adapter twice. The first time was just to see how fast a charger was in case I ever needed it. The other time there was a convenient charger and I figured why not after trying to get it to start charging for 10 minutes I gave up.

If I was going to use it often I would put it where it was easy to get to and not in my way. Door pocket, center console or trunk would be likely.

 

[dennisvab]

I keep the J1772 adapter in the center console right before the phone charger. I actually bought this tray from amazon to store it. I am able to charge for free at work, so I take advantage of it, usually charge once or twice a week.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PZZTGYS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_.EiDDbZ0B9QQ3

If you are going to use it often, it makes sense to store it in a spot where it’s easily accessible.

 

[muleferg]

Door pocket, X and 3

 

[Matt L]

I keep the J1772 in the center console.

I keep the rest of my adaptors in the underfloor of my trunk. I bought a Gen 1 UMC that supports 40A and a bunch of NEMA 14-50 to other plug adapters. That way I can stop at any RV park, welder shop, hot tub or dryer plug and charge quickly.

 

[MrMassTransit]

I keep mine in the center console also. I probably only use it once or twice a month, if that, but I use it more frequently than the UMC, which I store in the bottom compartment of the trunk (I keep it in the car since I have an HPWC at home).

 

[ecarfan]

Glad you like your new Tesla

In the charging bag that was given to me that contains the home charging cable, came an adaptor for 3rd party chargers. I asked the lady that delivered the car to me about where to put this adaptor in my car. She said i can store it anywhere

You did not say how you charged your car, at home, at work, at public chargers or Tesla Superchargers. So I think her answer was pretty reasonable. Store it wherever you find convenient. You may not use the J1772 adaptor very much at all. I never use mine. I keep all the adaptors in the charging cable bag in the compartment under the floor of the trunk. I have the good fortune to have installed Tesla wall chargers at my house so I keep the charging cable in the bag as well, don’t need it at home.

 

[srs5694]

I use one of these 3D-printed center console trays:

Tesla Model 3 Center Console Tray w/ J1772 Adapter Slot + card slot (no coin slot) by jbyeung

It's an odd shape, but I wrapped part of it in felt and added a barrier to the "L"-shaped bit, so I have five compartments: One custom-fitted for the J1772 adapter, one big one for my sunglasses, a small one for miscellaneous bits and bobs, and a tiny one (upper right) for charging station cards (stored on edge). The felt mainly covers the sunglasses section, so as not to scratch them.

 

[zannman]

J1772 adapter is in drivers door pocket for me for frequent use. I use it daily for work and home charging. I had a J1772 at home for older EVs before getting a Tesla. I rarely use my Tesla mobile connector.

 

[Transformer]

I put the J1772 adaptor in the driver's door (map) pocket.

To reduce the rattling around, it's jammed into the rear end of the pocket with a stuffed grocery bag. But maybe it could use some Velcro or rubber tape.