J1772 adapter, charging practicalities

[3lectronica]

Ask and you shall receive. I was recently emailed this pic by a Tesla rep after asking about it.

 

[Doug_G]

was recently emailed this pic by a Tesla rep after asking about it.

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Awesome! That's about the best we could expect.

 

[doug]

Looks great!

 

[NigelM]

Look familiar?

 

[Lloyd]

It's nice that the adapter is locked to the car, but in this instance, using the adapter, you are able to be unplugged from the car, although I'm sure the remote application would tell you that this has ocurred.

 

[dsm363]

That looks great. Hopefully it's not more than $100 to replace as well in case it gets lost.

 

[Lyon]

2nd! That's compact and unobtrusive.

 

[Lyon]

Look familiar?

The most sincere form of flattery.

 

[Kevin Sharpe]

It's nice that the adapter is locked to the car, but in this instance, using the adapter, you are able to be unplugged from the car, although I'm sure the remote application would tell you that this has ocurred.

A lot of J1772 connectors are lockable... here's an example from Rolec;

 

[doug]

Ask and you shall receive. I was recently emailed this pic by a Tesla rep after asking about it.

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So I assume there are no clearance issues with the latch that goes over the top.
I'm curious how the locking tab in the Model S port knows when to engage and when to release the adapter.

 

[mitch672]

Could be as simple as, if it's actively charging, it throws the locking pin on, when done charging or you manually stop the charge (via smartphone, touchscreen, or pressing the J-1772 button [proximity signal]), it retracts the locking pin. Thinking more about it, when done charging, you would probably have to press something manually, otherwise someone could pilfer the adapter...

 

[doug]

I'd think you'd want it to stay locked in place as you remove the J1772 connector. Then separately it would release the adapter. Maybe when you press unlock on the key fob?

 

[Kevin Sharpe]

So I assume there are no clearance issues with the latch that goes over the top.

The 'hook' on the J1772 connectors is about 8mm from the flat face that is closest to the car so I think it will work. Issue for me is still how much leverage an 80A cable will put on this thing...

 

[doug]

The 'hook' on the J1772 connectors is about 8mm from the flat face that is closest to the car so I think it will work. Issue for me is still how much leverage an 80A cable will put on this thing...

Seemed ok when I saw it with a 200 A cable, albeit sans adapter. This J1772 adapter has been the plan for a long time, so one has to assume they designed it to be robust enough.

 

[Kevin Sharpe]

This J1772 adapter has been the plan for a long time, so one has to assume they designed it to be robust enough.

I know, just looks so vulnerable to me...

 

[vfx]

g, it throws the locking pin ...

Was told it's an electro magnet that holds in the plug.

 

[Lloyd]

A lot of J1772 connectors are lockable... here's an example from Rolec;

Most are not

 

[TEG]

Was told it's an electro magnet that holds in the plug.

Might be semantics. Maybe it is an electromagnet that holds the pin in the slot...

 

[3lectronica]

I'd think you'd want it to stay locked in place as you remove the J1772 connector. Then separately it would release the adapter. Maybe when you press unlock on the key fob?

Here's the details from my email:

"The J1772 adapter is locked to the charging port when the vehicle is locked. There is a small pin that raises under the adapter to prevent theft. You simply stop the charging process at the external station, remove the J1772 input, and the adapter will stay in place as long as the vehicle remains locked. Once you unlock your vehicle, you may remove the adapter."

 

[NigelM]

^ So what happens if you have the Tech-Package and you approach the car with the key in your pocket. The doors unlock and....pull the adapter and J1772 apart with your hands?