[125mph]

Is the hole for the lock 1/4", 1/8", or 3/16"?

Thanks!

 

[jbakerjonathan]

OK, I can't let this one go... WHAT???

 

[jcanoe]

Is the hole for the lock 1/4", 1/8", or 3/16"?

Thanks!

1/8" drill bit fits through the lock hole in the release button, also 9/64" drill bit will clear. 3/16" is too large.

 

[jcanoe]

OK, I can't let this one go... WHAT???

There is a hole in the release trigger lever of the stock Gen II Volt EVSE vehicle connector where you can insert a small padlock making it impossible to disconnect the EVSE from the vehicle without first removing the lock without breaking something.

 

[jbakerjonathan]

There is a hole in the release button of the stock Gen II Volt EVSE vehicle connector where you can insert a small padlock making it impossible to disconnect the EVSE from the vehicle without first removing the lock without breaking something.

Thank you. As a Gen1 owner, I didn't know this about the Gen2. Do many use this feature?

 

[Marc401]

I don't know the actual size but cheap luggage locks work: $1 each.

 

[jcanoe]

Thank you. As a Gen1 owner, I didn't know this about the Gen2. Do many use this feature?

I don't worry about locking the EVSE connector when charging because I charge at home, in my garage.

 

[quirkySquirt]

I can see someone who can't park their Volt inside a garage but still charge outside using the OEM EVSE. The padlock would slow down or maybe deter would be copper thieves. Though, most of them tend to be drug addicts, so not so bright and brute force for them is very likely.

 

[DonPal]

1/8" drill bit fits through the lock hole in the release button, also 9/64" drill bit will clear. 3/16" is too large.

Agree with those findings. I measured the hole diameter at .140 " (3.5 mm).

 

[jcanoe]

I use a Clipper Creek LCS-20 Level II EVSE to charge at home. The lock hole in the release button/lever of the EVSE connector of the LCS-20 is larger than hole in the connector release button/lever of the stock Gen II Volt EVSE. A 3/16" drill bit fits easily through the lock hole of the LCS-20 while on the stock Gen II EVSE the lock hole is smaller and can only accept a 9/64" or 1/8" size drill bit (or smaller diameter drill bit.)

 

[Dr. Manhattan]

While the design of this connector may be an industry standard, the size of the hole for the lock apparently is not. You'll have to measure your own connector to know for sure. My 40-amp eMotorWerks JuiceBox with optional "soft" cord has a lock hole that is a tight fit with an 11/64" (.172") drill bit. Anything smaller will fit. I don't know what size the hole is in the car's supplied connector. I've only had that EVSE out of its storage bag once, to make sure that it works. It hasn't seen daylight in over a year.

 

[DonPal]

While the design of this connector may be an industry standard, the size of the hole for the lock apparently is not. You'll have to measure your own connector to know for sure. My 40-amp eMotorWerks JuiceBox with optional "soft" cord has a lock hole that is a tight fit with an 11/64" (.172") drill bit. Anything smaller will fit. I don't know what size the hole is in the car's supplied connector. I've only had that EVSE out of its storage bag once, to make sure that it works. It hasn't seen daylight in over a year.

EVSE hole measured .140.

 

[Constellation]

I found one on Amazon that I like, I'm not yet allowed to post links because I'm a new user. It's item # B00OTCRV98 "Sesamee 16520 3 Dial Resettable Brass Combination Lock"