[killeraxemannic]

Well I went out to my car today after work and my charge cord was gone. Someone stole it and the security guard in the parking lot apparently didn't hear the alarm.

Anyways I need a new EVSE that will do L1 and L2 charging. I had converted my factory one to L2 and made the adapter so that I could plug it in L2 at home and L1 at work. I would want to get a replacement that does something similar. Anyone have any cost effective recommendations?

 

[Steverino]

There is one for sale in the For Sale forum. I recommend that.

 

[Ghost_5oh]

Suggestion to avoid future theft. Roll the front tire over the charge cord so nobody can just unplug it and go.

 

[Steverino]

Suggestion to avoid future theft. Roll the front tire over the charge cord so nobody can just unplug it and go.

There are other methods that don't potentially damage the wires. My favorite is using the whels and a padlock, but there are others in this FAQ: https://gm-volt.com/forum/showthread.php?7958-Portable-110V-cord-anti-theft-device&p=73633#post73633

 

[Ghost_5oh]

The crush rating on mine is rated for much higher weight than 1 wheel slightly rolled into it so I'm not worried.

 

[canehdian]

The crush rating on mine is rated for much higher weight than 1 wheel slightly rolled into it so I'm not worried.

I don't believe it's the crush rating that's the issue. It's if it rolls/drags even the slightest amount on dirty pavement as you drive over it, there will be serious abrasion and it will wear through the outer sheathing.
It's also a hassle to have to repark your vehicle each time you want to set or remove the EVSE.
The padlock method is much easier and more convenient.

 

[Off Oil]

I use the TurboCord. It's the smallest portable L1/L2 charge cord available, and is completely weatherproof. I've used mine daily for almost four years now outdoors with no issues. The handle does accept a padlock, so you won't have the same theft issue. I use an electrical lockout/tagout padlock on mine.

TurboCord:
https://www.evsolutions.com/turbocord

Lock:
https://www.grainger.com/product/MA...ody+Material&suggestConfigId=8&searchBar=true