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Opa
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Mine is not a Tesla tap brand name but it has the same electrical end connections as a Tesla tap which allows me to use the Tesla destination chargers and it works great.
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I’ve used the 80amp Tesla tap multiple times with no issues.
SACDFJC
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Yes. I used mine (80 amp version) to charge at Tesla Destination Chargers on our road trip. Free charging at hotels and state parks was awesome. Even found a public parking garage with destination chargers.
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I purchased the Lectron one from Amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B09DCTJCTV?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
I've only needed it a handful of times but it has worked well so far. Although, it did not work on the Hummer EV.
Why is everyone here buying an 80 amp TeslaTap if the Rivian only charges at 48 amps on L2? It's also a lot more expensive. What am I missing out on?
I've only needed it a handful of times but it has worked well so far. Although, it did not work on the Hummer EV.
Why is everyone here buying an 80 amp TeslaTap if the Rivian only charges at 48 amps on L2? It's also a lot more expensive. What am I missing out on?
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Tesla is suppose to be opening up all their chargers so that might be the reason to get the 80A?
VSG
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According to the TeslaTap website:
I haven't really seen any good reason to buy the TeslaTap MINI instead of the Lectron - the Lectron is half the price.
The "TeslaTap 80 High Power" has a larger form factor similar to the Lectron, and is much cheaper than the TeslaTap MINI (but still not as cheap as the Lectron).
I haven't really seen any good reason to buy the TeslaTap MINI instead of the Lectron - the Lectron is half the price.
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Just keep in mind that the TeslaTap or Lectron only work on Level 2 chargers. They cannot be used at the empty Level 3 Tesla Superchargers. And I think it is going to be a very long wait before they open up Superchargers to non-Teslas. Just my guess.
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I think that's for their superchargers, which when they do open up I think will have CSS connectors like they do in Europe.
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SACDFJC
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You get what you pay for is true in this case.
When I picked up my TeslaTap they showed me the wiring inside the Lectron. They use much smaller gauge wires. The quality of the TeslaTap and the fact that it's made in the USA were enough for me to pay a little more for it.
We did test the Mini while I was there and it was very tight. There is one pin on the Rivian that was larger than the standard pins. They were going to order some different pins and modify the mini adapter to fit.
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I just tried my TeslaTap Mini and it is very tight on my truck, so I did not want to force it. I’m in communication with TeslaTap now to see if these can be modified or if I need to get the 80A high power, which I wouldn’t be too happy about.
CommodoreAmiga
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Rivian can't use more than 48A so there's no reason to buy the 80A if it's only for use with the Rivian. Only a small number of EVs can handle more than that via L2 charging.
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I prefer the size of the TeslaTap Mini and if I can get confirmation that it will work with my R1T I'll buy it. I think form factor and quality can justify the higher price.
But the Lectron is more economical if you don't care about the size difference, and I'm sure it's a fine product.
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The TeslaTap site has included this disclaimer for a while:
We have noticed that many of the Rivian and RAV4 EVs have an oversized ground pin and the TeslaTap MINI's are not compatible, you will need to use the TeslaTap 80 High Power.
i have the Lectron unit, and it has been working well. Not as small as the mini, but more compact than the 80A high power. Their site has it cheaper than Amazon When last checked.
We have noticed that many of the Rivian and RAV4 EVs have an oversized ground pin and the TeslaTap MINI's are not compatible, you will need to use the TeslaTap 80 High Power.
i have the Lectron unit, and it has been working well. Not as small as the mini, but more compact than the 80A high power. Their site has it cheaper than Amazon When last checked.
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