Rexing - Tesla to J1772 Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Adapter - Black

The Rexing Tesla to J1772 Charger Adapter is compact and stores in a secure zippered case. Let's you take advantage of the extensive Tesla charging network.

While the NACS plug is quickly becoming the standard for EV charging in the US, nearly all existing EVs, that are not Teslas, currently use the J1772/CCS standard. These cars can only charge at Tesla Superchargers that have been updated with a Magic Dock but there’s still a lot of lower-powered chargers for topping up while driving around. For ultimate flexibility in charging at any L2 charger, this Rexing adapter allows non-Teslas to add some range at Tesla Destination chargers when on-the-go. Pros: * Solid build quality. * Small size fits easily in even the smallest frunk or glove box. * Comes with a hard carrying case. * Has a keyed lock for the car side with 3 keys. * Has a friction lock for the Tesla plug side. Cons: * Case has a loose and awkward foam frame inside. * Could be devastating if you loose the keys once plugged in. Short review for those who are familiar with the needs and benefits of an NACS-to-J1772 adapter… this Rexing adapter works great! It is solidly built, has a nice carrying case and can be locked to prevent removal or theft. It allows charging from Tesla Destination Chargers at up to 80A speeds and is definitely a must-have for charging flexibility for cars that aren’t a Tesla like my Polestar 2. For those new to EV charging… There are currently two standards for charging an electric car in the US (not worth including CHAdeMO that’s basically just for the Nissan Leaf); J1772/CCS and Tesla’s now-renamed NACS. There are also essentially two types of charging; fast chargers and home/destination chargers. Fast Chargers (aka Level 3 chargers) and typically not free, are located off highways or places similar to gas stations and charge up to 80% in 30 minutes or less. Slower chargers (aka Level 2 chargers) are typically installed at homes, shopping areas or hotels and usually add about 25-30 miles per hour of charging. While most EV owners charge at home with an installed charger that supports their car’s specific needs, sometimes when you’re out driving around, there is an opportunity to add a few extra miles at local public charging spots while shopping or staying at a hotel or workplace. These spots can usually add enough range to make it worthwhile to plug in but you have to have the right plug for your car. If you happen to find yourself near one of these slower chargers that has an NACS plug and your car is not a Tesla, this Rexing adapter will allow you to plug in and get some extra range. The adapter accepts the NACS plug from a Tesla Destination Charger (NOT compatible with Tesla SuperChargers) and then plugs in to your car’s J1172/CCS port. There is a keyed lock available to prevent someone from disconnecting it from your car; just be aware that this doesn’t prevent someone from disconnecting the Tesla end from the adapter. There is a small friction button that can help keep the Tesla end from sliding out, but anyone can still pull it free if they want to. Also be aware that many cars like my Polestar 2 lock the charging plug (the adapter, in this case) from being removed when the car is charging and the doors are locked. If you happen to lock the adapter with the key, you’ll need to unlock both the physical key and the car’s plug lock. The lock comes with 3 keys but be careful because if you lock the adapter and loose the keys, you might not be able to remove the adapter from your car. You can at least remove the Tesla Destination Charger cable and can still drive away, but you’ll have your charge door open with the adapter sticking out. When not in use, there’s a nice carrying case to keep the adapter and the keys together and protected. The case has a foam insert to keep the adapter inside from rolling around, but the foam insert isn’t glued in so it just pops out when you open the case. This isn’t a huge deal, but it would have been nice if the foam insert were a more snug fit or glued in. It would also have been a nice touch to put hook-type Velcro on the bottom of the case so it would stick to the fuzzy insides of most trunks and frunks and not slide around. Be sure to connect the Destination Charger’s NACS cable to the adapter first and wait for the Tesla Destination charger to recognize the adapter before plugging them into your car. This took only a few seconds and everything worked great with my car immediately starting to charge. While charging at DC fast chargers adds more range in less time, destination chargers can be a convenient and useful way to just top up your range and are usually free. With this sturdy and fast Rexing adapter, you can have flexibility to charge at nearly all Level 2 chargers; whether they match your car’s J1772 plug or the NACS plug (currently just Teslas).

First of all, a huge shout out to Rexing for their incredible customer service. I received a damaged adapter. So, I immediately sent an email to Best Buy who contacted Rexing on my behalf. Rexing sent me a replacement adapter within a week. That is an awesome customer service. All I had to do was take pictures of the damaged adapter and send them. Now on to the actual product: Great adapter to have when you can’t find a charging station with your charger. Comes with a carrying case and a set of keys to lock this adapter to your vehicle while charging to avoid theft. Easy to take when traveling without taking up too much space. This Tesla to J1772 Charging Adapter is a must-have for EV owners with a J1772 charging port as in my Mustang Mach-e. This brilliant technology extends the expansive network of Tesla Destination Chargers to non-Tesla vehicles, significantly improving access to having a place to charge. Whether at a hotel, bed & breakfast or even a restaurant, the thousands of privately owned Tesla Destination chargers nationwide become readily available for your charging needs. The first impression as the product arrived was positive due to the great packaging. This attention to detail ensured the adapter was delivered in perfect condition and set the tone for the high-quality experience to follow. I was particularly impressed by the storage case included in the package. It's a thoughtful touch, offering protection for the adapter when not in use, shielding it from potential damage, and facilitating easy transport. The build quality of the adapter is superb, showing promise of withstanding regular use without compromising its functionality. The sturdy construction assures durability and long-term reliability. In terms of usability, the Rexing adapter scores high. The simplicity of its operation ensures a seamless experience, even for those who might be using such an adapter for the first time. Performance-wise, the adapter delivered an impressive 8.5kW during my usage. This efficiency means more time on the road and less time tethered to a charging point. Please take note that this adapter is not compatible with Tesla Super Chargers. Its design is specifically for Tesla Destination Chargers and performs exceptionally in that role. In conclusion, the Rexing Tesla to J1772 EV charging adapter Charging Adapter is an essential accessory for non-Tesla EV owners seeking to benefit from Tesla Destination Chargers. Its robust build, ease of use, and extended charging options make it a five-star product.

This is going to be a pretty short and sweet review. I have to drive all over the place with my Chevy Bolt and while in MOST of the places, there is a pretty good infrastructure in place for both regular and DC charging, I do head off into the wilds of California where it becomes a little more limited. What I DO find out there are quite a few hotels that have Tesla destination chargers and this Rexing adaptor is going to make my life a bit easier. My wife and I also head up to our friends farm in the Central Valley and there is very little charging infrastructure around them except their home charger for their Tesla. In the past, we just took my wife's car because it is an ICE and we don't have to worry, but we have been putting a lot of miles on it would like to spread that out a bit. Now I can plug into their home charger with no problems. I haven't gone anywhere recently so I just asked if I could test it out on my neighbors home charger and it worked like a charm on the first try. I like that it comes with a nice case AND that it has a lock to keep some yahoo from stealing it for their own CCS equipped vehicle, which is something I worried about with another adaptor that I thought about getting. All in all, this is well worth the price if for no other reason than the peace of mind. But for me, it is going to make travel into the more remote areas of the state a whole lot easier.

The biggest hurdle for EV ownership is being able to charge no matter where you go, and at times those options are limited. Having an adapter like this opens up Tesla destination chargers and wall connectors for use with a vehicle that uses the J1772 connection. While it does not have the capacity for a Tesla supercharger, it will be a good thing to have in a pinch. It comes in a small zipper case that easily fits in a glove box or center console. Using it is easy and straightforward, simply plug it into the Tesla charger first, give it 30 seconds to recognize the connector, then plug in your EV. I tried it out for the first time at a hotel that had Tesla wall connectors available and got 7kW of power to my vehicle which was about right for a 32A level 2 charger. If you need to charge for a longer session and will leave your vehicle unattended it has a few keys and can be locked to the port on the car itself. This won’t stop someone from unplugging the Tesla end, but it will at least prevent the adapter from being stolen. It is IP54 rated so it can get rained on with no trouble. Thankfully since it’s very compact it extends the total plug length by a minimal amount so the charge door on my car was still longer while open than the plug with the adapter connected. This should help prevent an accident such as someone bumping into it while plugged in. Reliable charging is important for driving an EV, and having this adapter handy gives me additional options and flexibility wherever I go. It doesn’t take up much space and works like a charm. Supercharging is not possible but otherwise it’ll get up to 80A level 2 power to you. Every J1772 EV owner should have one of these in their vehicle just in case they need it.