Can You Charge a Non Tesla with a Tesla Charger? Lectron Tesla to J-1772 Adapter 

Very interesting Joee! I do love that I usually have no problem at the Tesla Chargers

Just one thing you missed though. Tesla Gen 3 chargers can be configured via owners software to reject connection to any non-tesla so you may find that you cannot charge in some circumstances!

I am glad you mention at the end that the adapter does not work with the supercharger network. That was the question on the tip of my tongue. If one is made/the network is opened to all, then I will finally be able to have my revenge for all those Teslas that have been hogging the two J-1772 units at my local shopping plaza. If I encounter the driver, I always politely mention the "new" information that I had heard about the adapter that Tesla has made. One that would allow them to use the CCS charger units....over there! Shocking how many Tesla owners cry poverty and say they can't afford the adapter. Yes, I am annoyed that new installations seem to be only providing CCS and have apparently decided to neglect those of us who only charge with J-1772.

I started with Nissan Leafs in 2013, moved to Teslas in 2018, have two, and I also have a 2017 Fiat 500E. Several family members have EVs that have NO DC fast charging capability. This adapter allows the to use some Tesla Supercharger locations, not the Superchargers, where Tesla also installed their Destination chargers like the one in the video. My sister stops at the Kettleman City Supercharger location to use the Destination charger for her 2015 Mercedes EV. I keep one of these adapters in my Fiat 500E.

Thanks for the video. I'll look into getting that adapter for my bolteuv.

Joe, you're right about the Tesla chargers as they are very high quality and they gave been used for many years in all climates. The higher level two like 48 amp / 11.5 kw is almost a must for electric trucks with 135 to 212 kwh battery packs are a must for overnight-hotel charging. I think all new 2023 level 2 chargers should be a minimum of 40 amps for the future.

Very informative video learned a lot from this one thanks so much

I have a Lectron adapter. It works great. One thing to note is they sell several different ones. The cheaper ones support lower amps. Make sure you buy one that matches the top charge level of your car. For example if your car can handle 48 amp, don't get the adapter that only supports 40 amps. Because if you do any you plug into a charger that supplies 48 amps, your car will ask for the full 48 amps as it doesn't know you have the adapter that can't handle it. But I would recommend getting one of these if you are going to be charging at hotels.

Thanks for this video, it was very informative! I wonder if that Lectron adapter is what Ford will be providing to their customers prior to converting to the Tesla connector? Looks pretty slick - much more compact than the dongle adapter that you were using previously!

That's a really nice product 👍

Ehhh, I just bought a 2019 Model 3 and the previous owner kept the portable charging cable. I would start expecting to not see cables with cars. That being said this stuff is cheap reactivate the cost of the car. I picked up a portable Tesla charger for $200 from Tesla. Also those older silver Tesla chargers often support up to 16kw or faster. The white ones are limited to 48amps because that is as fast as any Tesla can charge today on level 2. Regardless its cheaper to have a Tesla as far as options with regards to chargeing.

Thank you❤

Good information, with your experience which hotels usually have the most charging station?

7:00 I sell used chargers. I was called by Hyundai Dealer in my country to sell them any charger I had. They wanted to sell a plug in hybrid, but the car was not delivered with a charger, and they could not order one.

Nice video thanks Joe! Do you know if the is a adapter for Tesla supercharger stations now?

The j1772 standard goes up to 19.2 kw 240v at 80A.

I think this makes it easier than having to drive further just to find a charger compatible with your ev.

At 220 v in I get 120 out but clipper Creek was around 245 250 in and 135 out of the st 5000 VA stepdown transformer

I find the J1772 Level 2 plugs to be far more common than the Tesla destination chargers. The latter are usually at hotels and limited to guests. We have a new Rivian Waypoint station with J1772 plug in town that provides 11 kw and is free. Most Level 2 chargers are very reliable.

Thanks so much for this we are about to test drive and consider an EV and i thought the tesla chargers were set up in such a way that you cannot charge any other vehicle from them,i assumed the power was totally different to other EV s so that if you attempted to use it the way your doing the car might even cause long-lasting damage,to all the electrics throughout the car,so you have proved me wrong and i am so glad ,many thanks again,

I assume you Can use the Lectron vortex adapter for the Tesla supercharger

You can now

More proof is that Tesla is the EV leader given that everyone wants to use Tesla chargers. Thanks, Tesla for leading, the others are following.

At superchargers I’m seeing info that says they’re adding a CCS cable to the retrofitted chargers. So no adapter needed.

The thumbnail is clickbait. Why show a Tesla supercharger and then only cover destination chargers. Boo

Can you use the adaptor on a level 3 charger?

Is that 2ø charging for 11kw then? Or only single ø?

do you know if they make j1772 to ccs combo adapters?

Now that Tesla is adding super adapters I hope that Lectron will drop the price on their adapters.

Fun fact - in Europe with 3 phase supply you can have 11kW at 16A

I just got a 2024 Kia EV6 and it came with a level 1 charger, just fyi

Thanks for the tip. However, you made no mention of the difference in the longest one versus the shorter one that you're recommending? Again, thanks

The Lectron adapter he used did not work with our new 2024 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 4Xe and our Tesla Mobile connector in our garage. I tried two other adapters (Nivion 80Amp and Seguma), which were recommended by others on You Tube, and they did not work either. I spoke to three different tech departments and no one was able to solve the problem. The Tesla charger works fine with our Tesla and the Jeep factory charger works fine with the Jeep. I did everything all of the tech people suggested I do to trouble shoot the problem. I waited 30 seconds after I connected the adapter to the Tesla connector before plugging into the Jeep, I tried starting the Jeep while connected to clear the message on the dashboard, I disconnected everything and reconnected everything three times, I bought the 80 Amp version of the Nivion adapter bc someone said the 48 Amp version wouldn't work, I tried a brand new Tesla Mobile Connector I had which came with our second Tesla, and so on. Nothing works. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Great video! I continue to be shocked at the difference in reliability between Tesla chargers and everyone else (both level 2 and DC chargers). The Electrify America network is so unreliable it's downright scary to try to travel across the country biting your nails hoping the charger at your next stop will work. Why is it that Tesla chargers can be so reliable and everything else is so sketchy...and rarely hit the promised charge rate?

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Good video but why do it in front of a super charger

FYI...Some car charger units are custom made for the cars they are combo'ed with. For example, the LUCID. They supply a 120/240V unit with the car. I was able to get 11KW into my AIR GT. However, when I pluggedthe LUCID Charger into my 2019 Bolt, the unit only delivered 6KW. Which clearly indicated that the charging unit was programmed / optimized for the LUCID only. I converted my Blink (installed in 2011, I was a very early adopter) to a dummy unit when the original Blink went belly up. It is now just a dummy charger and charges at 11KW. However, for some odd reason the programming of the LUCID doesn't like that the Blink is a dummy charger and the LUCID drops the charging from that unit to 7KW. So some very strange things going on with the different chargers / programming of the cars.

I believe the reason the Tesla destination chargers are free is because Tesla foots the bill for those, no? I’d be upset if driving a Tesla and pulled up to an ID4 charging overnight at one of these, especially if there was a non Tesla option on site

I have an EV6 and can charge anywhere. I don’t get what you are saying. I charge at ChargePoint and electrify america all over.

I have this Lectron adapter, and it has never worked for me. I tried it once on the Level 2 charger at my brother's house, and two other times at Tesla destination chargers. Nothing.

Kia might do the right thing about the cable. You should get a hardwired charger.

Literally 9pm to 7am is 10 hours 😂😂

CLARIFICATION: (6:45) I'm pretty sure Kia does provide Level 1 and Level 2 on-board chargers. What this gentleman likely forgot to mention is that what Kia does not provide is a Level 1 and or Level 2 charging CABLE.

Correct me if I'm wrong but this is stealing something you have not paid for (not a Tesla Owner). Tesla is starting to charge for use of these stations so your usage may vary in the future.

Hi can I charge a Kia in a supercharger of Tesla with that adapter

Chevrolet gave the 240 v adapater and also installing a 240 volt power outlet at home. This is so cheap and we can still use with Tesla destination chargers. Will this adapter work at Tesla super chargers ?.

Why is your car shaking so much while you are sitting inside charging?

Aside from the adapter. What else do I need to use a Tesla station. (Ie) payment. Thanks

I need this adapter cause I live in my van and can utilize j1772 but I'm broke

Curious why you show a level 3 charger in your video cover image?

All you clowns sniping about “click bait”, FO. He has presented very useful information, especially for new EV owners. MOST charging is NOT done at DC Fast charging. You childish comments just expose your ignorance.

I always wonder if you have a non-Tesla if there is a way to use a Tesla charger. Also hate how non-elec cars are parked on elec charging parking slots. Would the hotel tow those cars?

That’s a nice gas car parked in the ev spot. They must be blind, steer clear of them on the road.

Clipper Creek is junk I couldn't use it in my setup my inverter charger would pass the 135 v out of the stepdown transformer I use for j1772

Just picked one up for $119 on Amazon's warehouse deals.

The amperage is too low to give you 11kW. (48A * 201V)/1000 = 9.6kW Still better than the other charger though, good tip - thanks!

Since Tesla sells a J1772 Wall Connector it would be nice if they made a J1772 Tesla Mobile Connector.

2023 ID4 comes with no charger

What keeps someone from unplugging and stealing the adapter?

The new Volkswagen dual charger is quite nice. It does not come with the car.

Why do the vlog people walk back and forwards....All the time

The adapter for a supercharger has been "coming soon" for at least a year. Elon time. 😁😁

Would be nice if Lectron made one that works above 48 amps.

Yes but slowwwww

Click bait

One more reason not to buy ev6

Downvote for the clickbait thumbnail.

not a supercharger dude

You can"t charging a Non-Tesla with a Tesla charger in a few years... because Tesla will use a induction charging, with a pad under the Tesla, its the beginning of the end for non-Tesla car in a charging point!

go tesla !!!!! click bate having the tesla supercharger in your video thumbnail.

Clickbait thumbnail!!! Never watch your channel

Just buy a Tesla!

there is so much wrong information in this video it should be pulled. I have installed both clipper Creek model of EVSE u showed and also the Gen 3 Tesla EVSE u showed and i know exactly y the "rate of Charge was different . It has absolutely nothing to do with lectron adapter ! furthermore, get the descriptions for EV changing correct. The CHARGER for ALL EV cars is on the CAR ! the EVSE is a power source to the onboard car charger. The onbroad charger is rated . Wow !