UMC-J1772 Adapter overview video

[coconutboy84]

Hi guys!

Just a quick video I made using the TeslaTap adapter to charge my chevrolet volt. I will be using this for home use as explained in my next video.

thanks!

 

[Webeevdrivers]

Hi guys!

Just a quick video I made using the TeslaTap adapter to charge my chevrolet volt. I will be using this for home use as explained in my next video.

thanks!

Thanks for the video. We have one as well. Works well. Handy to have in the adapter bag. If we get a model three and wall charger it will be handy to charge the smart in the garage.

 

[coconutboy84]

follow up vid with more rambling. lol

 

[diamond.g]

I have one as well. I use it to charge my Volt at home on my WC (new house build was cheaper to have them install now even though I won't see my 3 for a long while). It works pretty well. Just have to connect to the WC first then wait a bit then plug into car.

 

[hcsharp]

Fire hazard on a Model 3 or Model S charging more than 40A or any other car that charges more than 40A.

 

[coconutboy84]

Fire hazard on a Model 3 or Model S charging more than 40A or any other car that charges more than 40A.

Umm...wont be using it on any tesla....its an adapter to use hpwc on OTHER ev's. also the only other EV's that use more than 40 amps are toyota rav 4ev and roadster....sooooo not sure where you are getting this info.

 

[scaesare]

Hi guys!

Just a quick video I made using the TeslaTap adapter to charge my chevrolet volt. I will be using this for home use as explained in my next video.

thanks!

So that address in the video is listed on Tesla's destination charger page:

That means Tesla has subsidized that charger/installation for use by Tesla owners.

I appreciate the OP was just testing, and intends to charge on his privately owned TWC. However it would be unfortunate if other folks start using these at destination chargers.

 

[coconutboy84]

So that address in the video is listed on Tesla's destination charger page:
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That means Tesla has subsidized that charger/installation for use by Tesla owners.

I appreciate the OP was just testing, and intends to charge on his privately owned TWC. However it would be unfortunate if other folks start using these at destination chargers.

I see your point, however many j1772 chargers are subsidized so tesla's charging on those is kind of the same idea. Ideally any electric car should be able to charge from any EVSE. The world will be going this way, so best to get ahead of it.

 

[scaesare]

I see your point, however many j1772 chargers are subsidized so tesla's charging on those is kind of the same idea. Ideally any electric car should be able to charge from any EVSE. The world will be going this way, so best to get ahead of it.

I disagree. While that may be your stance, you weren't the one footing a portion of the bill.

You may find THIS THREAD of interest.

 

[coconutboy84]

I disagree. While that may be your stance, you weren't the one footing a portion of the bill.

You may find THIS THREAD of interest.

well agree to disagree! anything that accelerates EV adoption is a-ok with me. The adapters are out and about, so all i can say is get used to it. haha

 

[scaesare]

well agree to disagree! anything that accelerates EV adoption is a-ok with me. The adapters are out and about, so all i can say is get used to it. haha

I suggest you read the discussion thread.

It's of note that there are indications Tesla doesn't share that viewpoint either.

 

[coconutboy84]

I disagree. While that may be your stance, you weren't the one footing a portion of the bill.

You may find THIS THREAD of interest.

well agree to disagree! anything that accelerates EV adoption is a-ok with me. The adapters are out and about, so all i can

I suggest you read the discussion thread.

It's of note that there are indications Tesla doesn't share that viewpoint either.

I actually just checked out the thread, I see many different opinions. Like i said though, its out there now and will be happening more and more. Better to adapt and be accepting than Tesla elitist, which is already an issue.

 

[Webeevdrivers]

It will always be a hot topic and I get both sides of the story. Emotion plays a role as well. When you see a picture of a chargepoint site where there are 6 stations, 5 of the 6 occupied by Tesla’s WITHOUT ONE OF THEM PLUGGED IN, then on that day I would without hesitation find a Tesla wall charger and use my adapter. On other days I lean towards the absolutely only in a pinch situation.

Interestingly enough, there are are sites on plug share where they tell the user to “check at the front desk for an adapter for non Tesla” or something like that. I think one of them is in the siskiyus. I think that is a little over the top.

JMHO

 

[coconutboy84]

It will always be a hot topic and I get both sides of the story. Emotion plays a role as well. When you see a picture of a chargepoint site where there are 6 stations, 5 of the 6 occupied by Tesla WITHOUT ONE OF THEM PLUGGED IN, then on that day I would without hesitation find a Tesla wall charger and use my adapter. On other days I lean towards the absolutely only in a pinch situation.

Interestingly enough, there are are sites on plug share where they tell the user to “check at the front desk for an adapter for non Tesla” or something like that. I think one of them is in the siskiyus.

I completely get it, i would only use it in a pinch as well, and i have a very specific person use for it until my model 3 comes anyway. I obviously have the luxury of an engine as well, so i really dont charge in public much. sooner or later, all the plugs will eventually be interoperable so its just a matter of time people get used to it.

 

[bro1999]

I have the adapter. Nice charge point multiplier.

 

[scaesare]

I find the "two wrongs make a right" rationalization unfortunate.

With the entitled attitude displayed, I'm not surprised Tesla has engineered the Gen 2 wall chargers to be configurable to lock out generic J1772 usage for some applications such as destination charging locations.

 

[scaesare]

well agree to disagree! anything that accelerates EV adoption is a-ok with me. The adapters are out and about, so all i can

I actually just checked out the thread, I see many different opinions. Like i said though, its out there now and will be happening more and more. Better to adapt and be accepting than Tesla elitist, which is already an issue.

I always find it telling when people claim that it's "elitist" to advocate not taking what isn't offered to you.

 

[scaesare]

I have the adapter. Nice charge point multiplier.
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So that signage would seem to indicate it's intended for Tesla charging. You simply don't care?

 

[coconutboy84]

In the end, me and a bunch of other ev drivers will still be using those tesla hpwc's. so best just come to terms with it.

 

[Webeevdrivers]

I find the "two wrongs make a right" rationalization unfortunate.

With the entitled attitude displayed, I'm not surprised Tesla has engineered the Gen 2 wall chargers to be configurable to lock out generic J1772 usage for some applications such as destination charging locations.

Like I said. Emotion will play a roll depending on any given situation. My guess is though it will never become a problem as most of us EVers who own these adapters will avoid using them unless the situation is dire. I doubt there is a lot out there. Kinda glad it’s in the kit though. . It’ll also come in Handy if we get an HPWC in the garage (if we end up buying a model 3).