Q: I own a 2021 Tesla Model S and I invested $1,500 on the Tesla home charger (installation costs included). Almost all my charging needs are met with my home charger. I am considering replacing my other vehicle with another EV, but not a Tesla. When asking GM and Tesla whether there is an adapter to charge a non-Tesla with my Tesla home charger, no one has been able to confirm whether this is an option. Can you assist?
B.N., Bartlett, Illinois
A: Every Tesla model comes with a SAE J1772 adapter to enable charging at standard charging stations, but the opposite adapter is not included. However, there are adapters that can plug into a Tesla charger like yours and then plug into cars like a Nissan Leaf or Chevy Bolt. Although they may cost about $200, you don’t have to install another charger at home and you can use a Tesla charger wherever you find one. The only brand that I know of is Lectron. One caveat: You won’t be able to use a Tesla Supercharger.
