Does the glovebox no longer have a space for the J1772 Adapter?

[DCEV]

I've found it easier to keep the J1772 adapter in the glove box so I don't have to open the trunk to use a public charger. I have seen some references to a special place in the glove box that is shaped to fit the J1772 Adapter so it does not roll around. Am I missing some place in my glove box or is there no longer a space to fit the J1772 adapter so it fits snugly and does not roll around?

Trying to hold down everything that moves around in the car

 

[DriveMe]

From what I read, they stopped making that holder in early 2015.
How often do you use it? Just curious.
I keep mine in the bag with all other charging adapters in the trunk. But I almost never use them.

 

[Diesel123]

Does the S not have a small storage in arm rest like the model 3 ? (That is where we keep ours and the charge point card for public charging)

 

[DCEV]

From what I read, they stopped making that holder in early 2015.
How often do you use it? Just curious.

About once or twice a week, as the Whole Foods where we shop at has a complimentary J1772 charger. Keeping it in the glove box is super convenient but it doesn't work so well with Ludicrous

That's too bad they've discontinued this feature. I always thought that was a very thoughtful feature.

 

[tccartier]

Interesting, I've got a 2012 Model S. There's no place in the glove box for the adaptor. ?

My car is Early production Vin #162 Sig. So maybe they didn't have that feature yet?

 

[DCEV]

Does the S not have a small storage in arm rest like the model 3 ? (That is where we keep ours and the charge point card for public charging)

Hmmm... I do but I still prefer the glove box option. I thought I somehow missed the location it should go in but it looks like they removed that place altogether. I'm going to see if I can find some type of a snug cover for the adapter so it does not roll all over the place in the glove box.

 

[ucmndd]

The rear cupholder in the center console (which is useless for actual cups) is my J1772 holder.

 

[Magellan55]

I keep mine in the area in front of the cup holders in the center console. We have juice at work that I use occasionally. It does rattle sometimes though, depending what else is up there to hold it in place. Usually a small water bottle and some bug spray. Never thought to look in the glove box for a nook to put it!

 

[DriveMe]

Keeping it in the glove box is super convenient but it doesn't work so well with Ludicrous

And that's most likely why they have discontinued that holder the same year they introduced the Ludicrous Mode!
The holder probably wasn't strong enough for the Ludicrous acceleration!

 

[Rogue Synapse]

I've kept my J1772 adapter in the center console where it is not very secure (even though I merely have Insane acceleration). Because of this thread, I went out and checked my glove box. There's no "J1772 holder" per se, but there are two recessed areas in the very back of the glove box, one on the bottom left and one on the bottom right, that fit the J1772 adapter just right. So I'm going to try it out there.

I, too, like to opportunity charge when I can and am usually able to cobble together a decent charge because of the ubiquity of J1772-based free chargers in my town. I was just at a brewery today playing outside with my kids and got about +50 miles range. In case that sounds weird, most of the breweries here in Asheville are kid-friendly and serve as social hubs for families, usually featuring playgrounds, kids activities, and lots of outdoor space for playing (one even has a weekly story time for kids - Archetype Brewing). And often level 2 chargers with J1772 plugs! Kids under 10 easily outnumbered adults today.

 

[shellderp]

I keep my adapter in the space between the two bottom cupholders, I need it daily so I keep it close. It fits snugly if you put the smaller end down. I also got this cubby box Center Console Cubby Compartment Drawer Storage Box For Tesla Model S and it hasn't moved at all in many ludicrous launches, pretty surprised its holding so well. If I was buying again I'd get one with a handle to pull on though

 

[DCEV]

I'm going to try and figure out a neoprene wrapper to put around the adapter so it stays snug in the glovebox.

I prefer not to put this adapter anywhere either I or a guest could have a beverage in the adjoining cup holder. If that spills and gets in the adapter, it might not be so good...

 

[jelloslug]

I put mine in the armrest cupholders.

 

[BerTX]

Absolutely nothing could possibly move inside my glove box.

 

[thecloud]

I just wrap my J1772 adapter in a small microfiber towel to keep it from sliding around in the glove box.

 

[Kuhz]

I've kept my J1772 adapter in the center console where it is not very secure (even though I merely have Insane acceleration). Because of this thread, I went out and checked my glove box. There's no "J1772 holder" per se, but there are two recessed areas in the very back of the glove box, one on the bottom left and one on the bottom right, that fit the J1772 adapter just right. So I'm going to try it out there.

I, too, like to opportunity charge when I can and am usually able to cobble together a decent charge because of the ubiquity of J1772-based free chargers in my town. I was just at a brewery today playing outside with my kids and got about +50 miles range. In case that sounds weird, most of the breweries here in Asheville are kid-friendly and serve as social hubs for families, usually featuring playgrounds, kids activities, and lots of outdoor space for playing (one even has a weekly story time for kids - Archetype Brewing). And often level 2 chargers with J1772 plugs! Kids under 10 easily outnumbered adults today.

That’s a good business model

 

[Kuhz]

Absolutely nothing could possibly move inside my glove box.

Because it’s so stuffed with random things?

 

[BerTX]

Because it’s so stuffed with random things?

Ironically, I don't remember ever having gloves in any glove box I have ever had. But yeah, pretty much everything else.

 

[Big Toys]

It seems like a lot or work than to just keep it in the little bag, in side pocket of the trunk.

 

[Russell]

I keep mine in a koozie in the storage compartment of the center console. It's quick to grab, put away, stays put and doesn't rattle.