Special spot in glove compartment -- for J1772 adapter?

[thecloud]

I keep the J1772 adapter in the cubbyhole space on the left side of the glove box. When I picked up the car at the factory, this was specifically pointed out to me by the delivery specialist as the correct use for that space.

Now, I did experience a problem where sudden acceleration would cause the adapter to pop out of the cubbyhole and start rolling around inside the glove box, making a clunk every time I subsequently accelerated or braked. The fix for that problem: I now wrap the adapter in a small microfiber detailing towel (washcloth size) before wedging it in the left side cubbyhole. If it gets loose, it doesn't roll around and make noise.

 

[billarnett]

No, it's there at least on my P85D it is

??? Can someone post a picture of this mysterious slot?

 

[thecloud]

??? Can someone post a picture of this mysterious slot?

Allrightythen. We're talking about this space in the back left hand corner (notice there is a similar, somewhat larger space on the right hand side as well):

Here is the J1772 adapter, resting in its cubbyhole (not pushed all the way in):

Now, if you accelerate quickly, the adapter will fly backwards out of its hidey-hole. To prevent that, I wrap the adapter in a microfiber cloth first and then push it into the opening:

 

[billarnett]

Thanks for the pix. I could swear that my car has no such cubbyhole. But it's in the shop now getting wrapped and I can't check again until next week....

 

[billarnett]

My P85D definitely has no such cubbyhole.

 

[ErstD]

I was surprised to find that my P85D doesn't have the J1772 cubby hole in the glove compartment either! I wonder why they changed the design. What's taking up that space now?

 

[InternetDude]

So is it just D cars without that cubby? Maybe they needed the room behind for a processor or module or something (AWD cars). The adapter should be under/beside the driver seat for easier access don't you think?

 

[ErstD]

I've had 2014 P85D loaners which had the cubby. Maybe newer cars have a different design that doesn't have the cubby hole?

 

[jerry33]

So is it just D cars without that cubby? Maybe they needed the room behind for a processor or module or something (AWD cars). The adapter should be under/beside the driver seat for easier access don't you think?

Given that I've used it exactly once in two years and 43K miles of driving, and that was just to test a problem, not an actual charge), the glove box is just fine. (I realize some folks use it more than I do). I suspect if it was under the seat it would interfere with seat travel or be in a place where it was hard to reach. I suppose it could be located in the open centre, but it's more likely to go missing when it's visible than when it's out of the way in the glovebox.

 

[BostonS85D]

I have a new 85D and it is also missing the spot for the J1772. After reading about the cubby on the forums, I was definitely confused.

 

[EarlyAdopter]

I was surprised to find that my P85D doesn't have the J1772 cubby hole in the glove compartment either! I wonder why they changed the design. What's taking up that space now?

Wait, what? My P85D (November build) has the J1772 cubby.

Crazy that there was already another hardware change for something behind there that dictated the removal.

Either that, or it's another one of the minor convenience features that Tesla has removed for no apparent reason, like the spring clips for the drink holders. Whatever happened to those, by the way?

 

[jerry33]

Either that, or it's another one of the minor convenience features that Tesla has removed for no apparent reason, like the spring clips for the drink holders. Whatever happened to those, by the way?

They were removed because if you get drinks with cheap styrofoam cups, the spring clips would punch holes in them. It's too bad, but there was a reason.

 

[Gr8pursuit]

My P85D has the cubby hole.

 

[thecloud]

Truthfully, that cubbyhole is awkward to reach when sitting in the driver's seat. If I'm feeling lazy, I'll just leave the adapter in the open center console area, wrapped in a small towel so it doesn't roll around or clunk, and put it back in the glovebox when I know I won't be using it for a while.

If I had to move up to a D at some point (#firstworldproblems), I don't think I would miss the cubbyhole at all. Would miss the extra frunk space, though.

It is odd that that the cubbyhole would be present on some D cars and not others, though.

 

[EarlyAdopter]

They were removed because if you get drinks with cheap styrofoam cups, the spring clips would punch holes in them. It's too bad, but there was a reason.

Ah, thanks. Glad there was some reason. I never ran into that problem, fortunately.

Though, they could just as well have replaced them with rubber flaps like my wife's Volvo has if that was the problem. Minor nit.

 

[Andyw2100]

Wait, what? My P85D (November build) has the J1772 cubby.

My P85D, built in December, also has the cubby hole. I'm keeping a small flashlight there.

Either that, or it's another one of the minor convenience features that Tesla has removed for no apparent reason, like the spring clips for the drink holders.

And don't forget the hidden pocket on the front edge of the front seats. I was actually surprised to see that I still had them with my non-next gen seats, but I understand I'll be losing them when I get my next gens installed. I know. First world problems.

 

[andydoty]

Just for reference, my P85D build in March this year does not have a cubby hole on either side. Straight as a board.
I do remember my P85 having the cubby hold and never knew what is was for.

 

[ErstD]

Does anyone have a February build? January build? Could you check the glove compartment? Curious.

 

[tezco]

It's hard to reach the glove box with my seat all the way back, so I keep mine in the cup holder. Arm rests slide over the adapter, so it's hidden and doesn't bounce or shift around. Since I almost never drink in the car, they're nearly always empty.