I use it regularly. Most chargers I used were either 6.6kwh or 7.2 which is slow. If you leave the car unattended I recommend the anti-asshole lock for the adapter. Tesla Model 3/Y Charger Lock for... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083PQ5NLL?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
As far as your “charger locking mechanism” goes yes you can buy them off Amazon (link below)
Tesla Model 3/Y Charger Lock for J1772 Adapter (Works with Non Flange Adapter, Not Work with Model S/X) (Black)[2PACK] https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083PQ5NLL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_TS4GHQ9JGGQE5308GSZT?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
It's because it's a non Tesla charger. Only the adapter is locked to the car. The actual J1772 plug connected to the charging box can be removed. This is where an adapter lock comes into play. Slap that bad boy on and you can't remove J1772 plugs from the car either.
you should get this ring...makes it impossible to unlock the charger unless the cable is removed from the car.
amazon sells rings that can lock the adapter on so that it can't be removed unless the tesla is unlocked.
Pretty normal for it to turn off after a few min. There’s a charger lock you can buy so people don’t unplug it. I don’t know which model you have, but this works with 3/Y Tesla Model 3/Y Charger Lock for J1772 Adapter (Works with Non Flange Adapter, Not Work with Model S/X) (Black)[2PACK] https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083PQ5NLL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_NMQQ3S0D8H6BC7FCXEPR
Jerk move to leave his car there 24/7 like it's his personal charger. He has to know there are a bunch of other EV's looking to charge too (you). I'm assuming these chargers are an amenity at your building, ie, everyone gets free energy? If that's the case, I'd first ask the guy politely to move his car when he's done. If he refuses cause he's too full of himself, then I'd ask your property manager if they can do something about it. You shouldn't have a 33% less chance of getting a charger 100% of the time, that's not cool.
Also, I'd look into getting a J1772 adapter lock (super cheap). That way nobody can unplug if they feel like being shady and cutting in line. Since that seems to happen often when free charging is on the line. People literally do anything for free charging, even when they are saving like $1, 1 time lol.
Use a Karen lock and you won’t have this issue https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083PQ5NLL/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_api_i_ZJZEC5F8Q7664NXT228J
There are others. I just picked one.
Tesla Model 3/Y Charger Lock for J1772 Adapter (Works with Non Flange Adapter, Not Work with Model S/X) (Black)[2PACK] https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083PQ5NLL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_0B4KDYQ32PBR3AEZXXF4
I use this one daily Tesla Model 3/Y Charger Lock for J1772 Adapter (Works with Non Flange Adapter... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083PQ5NLL/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_api_i_Z41DWZX2XNK0DYSJJ50F
Most I’ve seen are 3D printed. This one is molded plastic and doesn’t have any layers that can break.
She can fuck right off with her dead battery! Don’t ever unplug someone’s car.
Tesla Model 3/Y Charger Lock for... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083PQ5NLL?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
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Time for you to get an adapter lock that way this guy can't do that again.
https://smile.amazon.com/Tesla-Charger-Adapter-Flange-Adapter/dp/B083PQ5NLL/?th=1
That's a working link.
No worries
I bought a similar one from Amazon
Maybe something like this?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083PQ5NLL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_NBb6Fb4DTHVNJ