The electric vehicle market has expanded exponentially over the past five years. Tesla drew attention to the zero-emissions powertrain with the launch of its all-electric (and all-expensive) lineup. General Motors entered early with its Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid and Bolt EV, and Nissan introduced the Leaf. Today, nearly every automaker in the U.S. is racing to produce the best EVs and has pledged to go all electric by 2035 or beyond, but wider adoption of EVs brings a few challenges.

Tesla’s vast network of high-speed chargers, called “Superchargers,” use a proprietary plug. Nissan and Mitsubishi use the Asian standard plug called CHAdeMO and all other manufacturers use the Combined Charging System, or “Combo” plug, to hook up to DC Fast Chargers, or DCFC. Currently, only the lesser used CHAdeMO plug offers an adapter for Teslas to charge via DCFC.

Level 2 and Level 1 chargers use SAE J1772 plug types, also called the “J-Plug.” Level 1 charging provides the same power as a standard 120-volt wall outlet (because it is a standard wall outlet). Level 2 chargers deliver up to 240-volts and are either a plug in your home, or a charging station. Teslas have J-Plug adapter that works with both Level 1 and 2 chargers, however, its Level 2 charging is still Tesla-only. These include Tesla Destination Chargers (Tesla chargers installed by property or business owners for public use), and the Tesla Wall Connector (installed by owners for home charging at their residence). Other non-Tesla EVs use Level 2 charging stations run by companies like Charge Point or Electrify America. 

We researched the best Tesla adapters on the market, including EV charger adapters for both Tesla to J-Plug and J-Plug to Tesla. Note that the nature of this product type means these adapters only work with Level 1 and Level 2 charging—not with Supercharging or DCFC.

This Lectron EV charging adapter connects non-Teslas to Tesla Wall Connectors, Mobile Connectors and Destination Chargers. The Lectron Tesla to J1772 Adapter offers up to 40 amps of current and 250 volts, though most EVs can’t charge on Level 2 connections at that maximum amperage. Lectron also makes a 20- and 40-foot charger extension cable for home chargers that are tucked away. It is not compatible with Tesla Superchargers.

With a maximum of 40 amps and 250 volts, the EVCARS Tesla Adapter connects non-Teslas to Wall Connectors, Mobile Connectors and Destination Chargers and ranks a close second to the best overall pick. It’s a Level 2 charger only. The EVCARS Tesla Adapter is smaller and weighs less than competing products, so it takes up less space in your car or trunk. This product will function normally in light rain but will not stand up to hazardous weather conditions. 

 The Lectron Tesla Charging Adapter handles up to 60 amps and 240 volts. It easily connects Teslas to Level 1 and 2 J1772 charging stations, which significantly increases options for Tesla drivers at public stations. This device is lightweight and easy to transport.

The Megear Tesla Adapter is slightly less expensive as the Lectron model and about the same weight, which makes it a solid second choice. Like the Lectron, it has a voltage of 240 and 60 amps.

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In order to determine the best electric vehicle adapter for your vehicle, we considered the products most accessible to the widest swath of consumers in the U.S.. Our methodology included evaluation of performance, price and value. We also considered a broad range of end-user ratings and evaluations by multiple testers.

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