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Makes And Models => Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ => Topic started by: Kosh on March 05, 2014, 10:23:00 AM

Title: J1772 adapter
Post by: Kosh on March 05, 2014, 10:23:00 AM
Anyone using the J1772 adapter?
Title: Re: J1772 adapter
Post by: benswing on March 05, 2014, 07:18:13 PM
Yes, but I use it with an external charger since the onboard charger will only charge at 1kW regardless of input voltage.
Title: Re: J1772 adapter
Post by: LiveandLetDrive on March 06, 2014, 01:25:45 AM
I do but I have yet to use it, any questions about it?  It just runs the proper wires from the J1772 to the NEMA 5-15 (computer-style) plug.  No intelligence in it as far as I'm aware.  I could bring it in tomorrow and try it out, I just don't usually like taking up the L2 parking spots when 110V charges just as fast (err, slow) and I'm full when I come out at the end of the work day regardless.  I just bought it for flexibility.

I have two Quiq chargers from Zero (not the best deal ever it sounds like, I might look into something more powerful some day), but I could probably use a splitter like this to run both of them off a J1772, then Y those back into the quick-charge port on the bike.

http://sheeline.manufacturer.globalsources.com/si/6008800300439/pdtl/AC-power/1052693046/Power-Cords.htm (http://sheeline.manufacturer.globalsources.com/si/6008800300439/pdtl/AC-power/1052693046/Power-Cords.htm)

Seems an unlikely situation though.

I've yet to track down a NEMA 14-50 to C13 plug so I've never had a way to run my chargers on the 220V in my garage.
Title: Re: J1772 adapter
Post by: hein on March 06, 2014, 01:40:09 AM
I build my own for less than $100.

I wanted to have it available 'just in case', but never actually needed it.

http://electricmotorcycleforum.com/boards/index.php?topic=3038.msg15573#msg15573 (http://electricmotorcycleforum.com/boards/index.php?topic=3038.msg15573#msg15573)

Hein

Title: Re: J1772 adapter
Post by: Kosh on March 07, 2014, 03:06:47 AM
Thank you for all the responses. I was looking to see who had them and used them. I really like the idea of building my own as I thought $400 seemed a little much for basically an adapter.

Lloyd