Charging with 110 v

[KATS]

I recently wanted to charge with 110 v using the cord that came with the car. While the part that fits into the charging port had two pins, the part was too wide to fit into the port. How can one charge with 110 v when the part is too wide to fit into the port?

 

[BobHinden]

The setup for 110v charging should look like the attached picture. What part doesn't fit where?

 

[Cosmacelf]

Pictures would help.

 

[BitJam]

I recently wanted to charge with 110 v using the cord that came with the car. While the part that fits into the charging port had two pins, the part was too wide to fit into the port. How can one charge with 110 v when the part is too wide to fit into the port?

Welcome!

What you describe does not sound like a Tesla connector. In addition, Tesla connector no long come with the cars unless you buy used and the seller is kind enough to give you one.

Maybe you can find out what you have by looking at these user manuals:

Charging & Adapter Product Guides

Find product documentation for mobile connectors, wall connectors and other Tesla charging products.

www.tesla.com

the Mobile Connector Gen 2 is what most people have and use. These used to come included with the cars for free but that stopped a while ago. Worst case scenario, you will need to purchase the Mobile Connector from Tesla for $230. The J1772 adapter may still come with the cars but that won't let you charge from a standard 110 v wall outlet.

 

[LoudMusic]

Post pictures of what you have?

 

[Sans-gas]

I recently wanted to charge with 110 v using the cord that came with the car. While the part that fits into the charging port had two pins, the part was too wide to fit into the port. How can one charge with 110 v when the part is too wide to fit into the port?

Was the electrical receptacle really old? Some of them didn’t have 2 different size slots.

 

[RayK]

Was the electrical receptacle really old? Some of them didn’t have 2 different size slots.

Yeah, reading the OP is seemed like they are trying in insert a polarized plug (the 5-15 Tesla adapter) into an old non-polarized outlet. Here's the difference:

Polarization and Non-Polarizaton Discussed by Interpower

In this edition of Interpower’s InfoPower blog, we discuss what you need to know when designing a product with a NEMA 1-15P. Polarized can have two meanings: electrical or pin. Electrical polarization means there is a standardized method of wiring the plug or socket to circuit wires.

www.interpower.com

 

[Cosmacelf]

Yeah, reading the OP is seemed like they are trying in insert a polarized plug (the 5-15 Tesla adapter) into an old non-polarized outlet. Here's the difference:

Polarization and Non-Polarizaton Discussed by Interpower

In this edition of Interpower’s InfoPower blog, we discuss what you need to know when designing a product with a NEMA 1-15P. Polarized can have two meanings: electrical or pin. Electrical polarization means there is a standardized method of wiring the plug or socket to circuit wires.

www.interpower.com

But did they ever make non polarized plugs with a ground? Because the Tesla 5-15 adapter has three pins, or two blades and a round ground.

 

[RayK]

But did they ever make non polarized plugs with a ground? Because the Tesla 5-15 adapter has three pins, or two blades and a round ground.

Yeah, that I don't know. I've seen plenty of non-polarized outlets but I think that they did not have a ground terminal.

 

[BigNick]

But did they ever make non polarized plugs with a ground? Because the Tesla 5-15 adapter has three pins, or two blades and a round ground.

NEMA 1-15 non-polarized receptacles are still around in old houses (I lived in a house that had some in the basement that were never converted to 5-15 grounded receptacles.)

But I thought all NEMA 5-15 receptacles were polarized to allow for the wider neutral blade.