Tesla destination chargers level 2?

[Monkey]

I bought one for my 2022 EV6 Wind. A Tesla Tap w/pigtail. Bought it, left it in the car, and have never used it. Don't even know if it works. I should go to a parking garage or something where they have a Tesla Destination charger and just see if it works. A lot of them used to be free, but I think they're under 10 kW are they not?

Tesla "destination chargers" are all level-2. What rate they can charge at will vary by the installation, but the majority of them out there are the 2nd-generation Tesla wall charger unit, which can share multiple on a 100A circuit. Technically they can charge up to 19kW (80A) but most seem to be locked to 40 or 48 Amps (9.6kW and 11.5kW, respectively). Not that I've tried many, but the two at my bank I've used a couple times and I can get 80A there if I'm the only one plugged in, as the two share a 100A circuit and they let the units run with it.

So, to OP, when you buy a Tesla to J1772 adapter, be sure to get one that is rated appropriately for your Lightning. Which means one that can handle 19kW/80A if your Lightning supports it. TelsaTap, A2Z and Lectron all make adapters that do this.

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[Radar]

I have 2024 so I should be ok

 

[RickLightning]

Yeah, for on the road travel use I was comparing the Tesla Destination charging options vs. Tesla Supercharger or Electrify America DC chargers....100-150kW speed....I'm planning my stops for DC fast chargers. The Tesla Destination slow charging speeds seem to only be useful if you can plug in overnight...

The whole point of level 2 charging while traveling is overnight, waking up to 100% battery, and ideally free.

In my experience driving through 31 states and one province, most hotel chargers are 7kW or slower. Given the size of the Lightning battery, if I know I am going to charge at a hotel I research the charger carefully ahead of time, ideally arriving with a SOC% so that when I go to the truck at 8AM it's at 100%.

On my last trip, the only charger at one stop was around 4kW, barely worth using, but free. I arrived with 61% SOC, and hit 100% right as we were about to leave, which was exactly as planned.

I never willingly use a DC fast charger below 150kW. I almost never used the ChargePoints that say 125kW but in fact are 62.5, yielding 50 if you are lucky.

 

[Madtroniks]

Lots of folks use a NACS Level 2 charger / Tesla destination chargers and pair it with an adapter to use it on their vehicle with J-1772 plug.

I would recommend the A2Z Stellar NACS to J-1772 adapter which is available for $88, compact build, has a built in lock, good customer service / warranty and overbuilt for futureproofing.

Discount promo code “FORD” is still working and free shipping is also available.

A2ZEV NACS To J1772 adapter (Hotel Destination Charger for Hotels / Shopping centers) | Up to 80A | 20kW | 12 Months Warranty

You can use the same Tesla Find Us link to locate Tesla Level 2 destination chargers.

Tesla Find Us Superchargers available with adapter / Magicdock location Chargers

For level 2 AC - I personally bought the 48 amp Lectron and gave it away to a forum member and prefer to use the 80 amp A2Z Stellar with built in lock and compact design.

I would recommend sticking with known brands like Lectron, A2Z and TeslaTap for your Level 2 AC adapter.

I would recommend the A2Z Stellar NACS to J-1772 adapter which is available for $88, compact build, has a built in lock, good customer service / warranty and overbuilt for futureproofing.

The level 2 adapter will pay for it self overtime by avoiding an expensive fast charge on the road every night while you sleep at the hotel with Tesla destination charging.

If you need one ASAP in 2 - 3 week time you can always order the A2Z Stellar AC NACS to J-1772 Level 2 adapter using the forum discount code "FORD", one of the most popular adapters currently being used by Rivian owners, F-150 lightning owners, GMC / Chevy Owner and Mustang Mach-E owners.

Discount promo code “FORD” is still working and free shipping is also available.


AC Level 2 Stellar Destination adapter for NACS to J-1772 - 80A

A2ZEV NACS To J1772 adapter (Hotel Destination Charger for Hotels / Shopping centers) | Up to 80A | 20kW | 12 Months Warranty


Here is a good example of 10+ free level 2 AC Tesla destination chargers 8 kW - 16kW charging available at a grocery store only if you have an adapter. This is commonly found at malls, shopping center, movie theaters, etc.

The Rivian you see is using DCFC level 3 with an adapter

A2Z EV Stellar AC Adapter Level 2 for Destination or home chargers.

 

[Radar]

Yes, I have ordered one and it should be on its way soon. Thanks for all the help. Appreciate it.

 

[MidAtlanticLightningClub]

The A2Z seem to be only from Canada? I Lectron is huge not sure if the Amazon knockoffs are safe?

I wouldn't trust my truck to a knockoff adapter.

I have a TeslaTap 80A (my 2022 ER Lariat has the 80A DCFC capability). A2Z and Lectron are fine, too if you either make sure to get the 80A in a truck with 80A charging or get the 50A for other trucks.

https://www.umc-j1772.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=160

 

[Madtroniks]

Even if your vehicle does not need 80 amps and only uses 48 amps, I personally like to buy the heavy duty or overbuilt / overengineered solutions like A2Z Stellar 80 amp for $88 or TeslaTap 80 amp version for $299

I like to buy items that are overbuilt and futureproof. The current A2Z adapter I have runs nice well because it's built for 80 amps but I am only pulling down 48 amps and the price is very reasonable to me.

 

[F150-Lightning]

Why would anybody not spend a little more and get the highest quality "US BUILT" Level 1/2 adapter.
ALL adapters EXCEPT real TeslaTap's are made in China. (Including Lectron and A2Z)
http://www.myteslatap.com

 

[Vypurr]

Why would anybody not spend a little more and get the highest quality "US BUILT" Level 1/2 adapter.
ALL adapters EXCEPT real TeslaTap's are made in China. (Including Lectron and A2Z)
http://www.myteslatap.com

Because they're all the same

 

[F150-Lightning]

Because they're all the same

Not at all... There is a huge difference between them.

 

[RickLightning]

Why would anybody not spend a little more and get the highest quality "US BUILT" Level 1/2 adapter.
ALL adapters EXCEPT real TeslaTap's are made in China. (Including Lectron and A2Z)
http://www.myteslatap.com

1) You don't know that the TeslaTap is "the highest quality".
2) They price difference between the Tesla Tap and the A2Z is significant. $300, plus tax and shipping vs. $93, less discount with code FORDFORUM. If you buy the Tesla Tap Lightning version, it's even higher at $320.
3) US-built doesn't mean the quality is higher.
4) The owner of Tesla Tap has a site that back 3 years ago had issues. It was not secure, and his email list was acquired by spammers. I brought this up to him, more than once, and he did nothing.

I bought a Tesla Tap in March 2022 for $231 with a discount, because of all the things you say. I have since acquired an A2Z Stellar adapter, plus A2Z Typhoon Pro, and 2 Ford Supercharger adapters (made by Lectron). I had two SuperCharger adapters from Ford made by Tesla before they were "recalled". The Tesla Tap I own (Tesla Tap Mini) is NOT noticeably higher quality than the A2Z Stellar. The A2Z Typhoon Pro is clearly the highest quality SuperCharger adapter of the bunch.

Tesla Tap came out with a SuperCharger adapter way late. Can't even find it now on their site.

 

[F150-Lightning]

1) You don't know that the TeslaTap is "the highest quality".
2) They price difference between the Tesla Tap and the A2Z is significant. $300, plus tax and shipping vs. $93, less discount with code FORDFORUM. If you buy the Tesla Tap Lightning version, it's even higher at $320.
3) US-built doesn't mean the quality is higher.
4) The owner of Tesla Tap has a site that back 3 years ago had issues. It was not secure, and his email list was acquired by spammers. I brought this up to him, more than once, and he did nothing.

I bought a Tesla Tap in March 2022 for $231 with a discount, because of all the things you say. I have since acquired an A2Z Stellar adapter, plus A2Z Typhoon Pro, and 2 Ford Supercharger adapters (made by Lectron). I had two SuperCharger adapters from Ford made by Tesla before they were "recalled". The Tesla Tap I own (Tesla Tap Mini) is NOT noticeably higher quality than the A2Z Stellar. The A2Z Typhoon Pro is clearly the highest quality SuperCharger adapter of the bunch.

Tesla Tap came out with a SuperCharger adapter way late. Can't even find it now on their site.

https://www.teslatapinc.com = SuperTap
There is also a link right on the front page of the TeslaTap page to the SuperTap page.
I had the same problem with the page being not secured. It was because I was following a link from a you-tuber that was to an unsecure address.

 

[Vypurr]

Enlighten me why the US made adapter is better than my Chinese knockoff which provides consistent 48 amp charging when using a Tesla destination charger?

 

[F150-Lightning]

Enlighten me why the US made adapter is better than my Chinese knockoff which provides consistent 48 amp charging when using a Tesla destination charger?

I have used many different adapters.
In my opinion the fact that the TeslaTap is machined out of a solid billet of Delrin rather than molded plastic and that the bus bars inside are solid rather than crimped connectors and wire.
And their customer service is excellent if you have any questions.

 

[silverlightning]

Why would anybody not spend a little more and get the highest quality "US BUILT" Level 1/2 adapter.
ALL adapters EXCEPT real TeslaTap's are made in China. (Including Lectron and A2Z)
http://www.myteslatap.com

Guess where the adapter Ford sent me is manufactured, that’s right China, that’s not to say that the American made one isn’t better but China seem to be way ahead of us on electric cars

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