Tesla/J1772 adapter available from Tesla's website

[dpeilow]

A bit short. But probably the cheapest way to get the 70A Amphenol Tesla connector.

[benji4]

What a horrible implementation.... I don't think there is any major problem with the adapter approach, but why couldn't it just be a single solid unit maybe 10 inches in total length rather than two separate parts with a 4 foot cable stuck in the middle of it? Is there any reason at all for that???

[Eberhard]

Hmmm....buy a Tesla/J1772 Adapter, cut away J1772 and mount a Mennekes....

Do you think it will work, at least with 32A?

[Tommy]

What a horrible implementation.... I don't think there is any major problem with the adapter approach, but why couldn't it just be a single solid unit maybe 10 inches in total length rather than two separate parts with a 4 foot cable stuck in the middle of it? Is there any reason at all for that???

I agree completely. Trying to be like Apple...I don't think so, not with this "solution". Looks amateurish at best.

[malcolm]

why couldn't it just be a single solid unit maybe 10 inches in total length rather than two separate parts with a 4 foot cable stuck in the middle of it? Is there any reason at all for that???

I agree entirely, solid adapters would be far easier to store/use - but it would be one more thing to design and test (to meet appropriate legislation). AFAIK the industry just makes connectors and everyone sticks bits of cable between them as required.

Tesla might only be tempted to go down the solid adapter route if it was part of their plan to keep some sort of proprietory Tesla connector on the next few generations of vehicles. Probably not worth it just for Model S.

[bonnie1194]

So who in the US is NOT buying one? And if not, is it because you don't like the design, the cost, or because you've converted your Roadster (or plan to convert your Roadster)?

I bought one approximately 30 seconds after receiving the email.

[Doug_G]

Here in Ontario, Canada there aren't any public chargers that I am aware of. So buying the adapter might be a little premature...

[TEG]

...why couldn't it just be a single solid unit maybe 10 inches in total length...

One of our forum members made such a thing.
David Wegmuller's homepage :: J1772 Adapter


I recall hearing someone (Tomsax?) mention that the Tesla connector is effectively glued to the carbon fiber body, so if the adapter tube got bumped or pulled on too much it could have enough leverage to possibly break the connector off of the car. Dwegmull : how is yours working out?

[benji4]

...if the adapter tube got bumped or pulled on too much it could have enough leverage to possibly break the connector off of the car

I was thinking that too... I guess that's got to be the reason Tesla stuck 4 feet of cable in between the two ends. But even with the standard Roadster adapters there is probably some risk of breaking them off as they still have 1/2 the length as David Wegmuller's masterpiece. Sure is a shame though -- I guess now we have to worry about breaking off the side rear view mirror! Something perhaps 60% of the length of David's might be perfect.

[DrComputer]

The Tesla site now says they are backorderd. I guess they sold out of the three they made