Plugging in to charge port difficult sometimes?

[ElectricAnt54]

I owned a Chevy Volt since 2013 so I am experienced plugging in an EVSE.
With my 2022 model Y every time I attempt to plug in, there is a chance the EVSE handle won’t go in the car’s charge port. It seems like I need to take a bit of extra car to angle the nozzle a bit more than I’d expect.
I have the same scenario when using my tesla mobile connector & the j1772 adapter so if there is an issue perhaps the pjastic guides in my car’s charge ports are warped perhaps?
My plugging in my volt was an ease. Like a hot knife going through butter or a mermaid gliding through water.

 

[davewill]

The Tesla plug should be very easy to plug in. In general, I find it much easier to align than a J1772 plug, which I occasionally fumble with if I'm not used to a particular handle shape.

 

[DanDi58]

No issue inserting either the mobile connector or a Supercharger into my car.... Sounds like there might be a little misalignment somewhere.

 

[ElectricAnt54]

Thanks. I’ll try making a mobile service appointment.

 

[GregW]

Mine was difficult to plug in the first month of ownership, then gradually loosened up. I did clean the port with Q-tips and contact cleaners. It may be more involved for you however.

 

[turnbowm]

Also find the charging plug to be a tight fit but know that it will loosen up a bit with use. Did apply a light coating of lithium grease on the outside of the plug which seemed to help. For high-current electrical contacts, a tight fit is a good thing.

 

[ChrisinanEV]

My model3 used to be easy to plug in, but at nearly 18 months old the socket is now very tight. So much so that I can't always tell when the plug is fully in, unless I get the orange t appearing. This a problem I never used to have, the plug would always go in first time without force. Same when I come to pull it out, requires a hard pull.

I've looked into the socket, there a little dust but no debris.

 

[davewill]

My model3 used to be easy to plug in, but at nearly 18 months old the socket is now very tight. So much so that I can't always tell when the plug is fully in, unless I get the orange t appearing. This a problem I never used to have, the plug would always go in first time without force. Same when I come to pull it out, requires a hard pull.

I've looked into the socket, there a little dust but no debris.

Look in the plug to see if there's an obstruction of some kind there. Maybe something bent? If it's that bad, I'd probably have service look at it.

 

[EVer Hopeful]

Maybe the deadfronts are coming loose