New Teslatap 48amp alternative, Tesla to J1772 adapter

[AlpaChino]

ShockFlo J1772 EVs Adapter, Tesla to J1772 Adapter, Max 48A & 250V, Tesla Charger Adapter with Anti-Drop Lock, Compatible with Tesla High Powered Wall Connector, Destination Charger, Mobile Connector https://www.amazon.com/ShockFlo-J1772-Adapter-Tesla-Destination/dp/B0BCF4JQB4/

Note, similar to the Teslatap, and any other Tesla to J1772 adapter currently on the market, these cannot be used at superchargers.

But for just a little more than 100 dollars, this gives a smaller storage footprint than some of the other adapters I've seen out there from Lectron and others.

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[SWO]

Is that an affiliate link? Does the site automatically add them?

The adapter looks similar to a bunch of similar products made in china and sold by fly-by-night word salad companies on Amazon. My fakespot browser plug-in gives their reviews an "F" and says only 27.5% of the reviews are legitimate.

I have a Teslatap and am happy with it. It doesn't get hot when you use it like a lot of the cheap ones do.

 

[AlpaChino]

Is that an affiliate link? Does the site automatically add them?

The adapter looks similar to a bunch of similar products made in china and sold by fly-by-night word salad companies on Amazon. My fakespot browser plug-in gives their reviews an "F" and says only 27.5% of the reviews are legitimate.

I have a Teslatap and am happy with it. It doesn't get hot when you use it like a lot of the cheap ones do.

Thanks for the heads up. I don't see viable teslatap alternatives pop up often, so I thought I'd share. Thanks for flagging it.

Moderators, feel free to lock this thread

 

[SWO]

Thanks for the heads up. I don't see viable teslatap alternatives pop up often, so I thought I'd share. Thanks for flagging it.

Moderators, feel free to lock this thread

Sorry my post may have come off as abrasive, that wasn't intentional.

 

[vortix]

Is it UL and/or ETL listed for safety?

 

[generaltso]

@PhillyYa has one. Maybe he he can give us his opinion of it.

https://www.macheforum.com/site/thr...-ok-for-mach-e-with-adapter.24422/post-567728

 

[connoisseurr]

No locks on the adapter, so be wary about using at public locations.

 

[MisterSofa]

Just bought one. For that price, I’ll give it a try. I have a home charger and would only use it at hotels.

 

[PhillyYa]

@PhillyYa has one. Maybe he he can give us his opinion of it.

https://www.macheforum.com/site/thr...-ok-for-mach-e-with-adapter.24422/post-567728

Here’s my issue with it, it’s just too tight of a fit to the charge port. You really have to struggle to plug and unplug it. It’s a hassle for everyday use. I decided ultimately to swap my Tesla charger out for a Wallbox, installed on Saturday. I’ll keep the adapter in the car for use on the road if I encounter a Tesla destination charger (won’t work with superchargers unfortunately).

 

[generaltso]

Here’s my issue with it, it’s just too tight of a fit to the charge port. You really have to struggle to plug and unplug it.

Thanks for that info. That was the same issue I had with the TeslaTap Mini. I ended up switching to the Lectron, which doesn’t have that problem. It’s also UL certified.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09DCTJCTV/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A3L9663CMWRIQ2&psc=1

 

[PhillyYa]

Thanks for that info. That was the same issue I had with the TeslaTap Mini. I ended up switching to the Lectron, which doesn’t have that problem. It’s also UL certified.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09DCTJCTV/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A3L9663CMWRIQ2&psc=1

I tried the Lectron and the ShockFlo. I thought they were both too tight. I wound up returning the Lectron and keeping the ShockFlo since it was significantly less expensive.

 

[generaltso]

I tried the Lectron and the ShockFlo. I thought they were both too tight. I wound up returning the Lectron and keeping the ShockFlo since it was significantly less expensive.

That’s interesting. The Lectron is a perfect fit in my MME and my wife’s RAV4 Prime. I guess it’s a YMMV situation.

 

[PhillyYa]

That’s interesting. The Lectron is a perfect fit in my MME and my wife’s RAV4 Prime. I guess it’s a YMMV situation.

Could be that my charge port is defective or too small I suppose. But I’ve never had an issue at a public charger or now with the Wallbox, but who knows ??‍

 

[generaltso]

Could be that my charge port is defective or too small I suppose. But I’ve never had an issue at a public charger or now with the Wallbox, but who knows ??‍

It seems like this should never be an issue. That's why standards exist. Yet, here we are.

 

[PhillyYa]

It seems like this should never be an issue. That's why standards exist. Yet, here we are.

Exactly. Probably more about quality control than the standards I’m guessing

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