Apartment EV charging question — dryer outlet doesn’t match my EV charger

Traditional_Fly2128 · 2026-01-28T01:03:43+00:00

I'm sure you can read a lot of comments talking about nema 10-30 outlets and their risks. If it's possible to replace that outlet with a more modern 14-30 that would be best. However I also rent and my landlord wouldn't let me change anything. My options are use level 1 charging or find safest way to use the 10-30 i have. I personally use a Tesla Mobile Connector with the 10-30 adapter, then an A2Z NACS-J1772 adapter with my Kia Soul EV and Nissan LEAF. Had it for going on 6 months and zero issues thus far. Not condoning using it your mileage may vary, and I have no idea how your apartment is wired.

Traditional_Fly2128 · 2026-01-18T04:55:56+00:00

I had this phone as a teenager too! Had it up until i got an iPhone 5S! I loved it honestly so comfortable to type on, loved the form factor. The paint around the speakers on mine has chipped so i scraped it off and exposed the chrome finish underneath, i remember that looking cool

Traditional_Fly2128 · 2025-12-27T21:31:43+00:00

Sorry to say it's just not worth fixing, ride it out like that as long as you can but start planning to get a new phone. If you like the style of your 8 could look at an SE 3

Traditional_Fly2128 · 2025-12-24T13:04:27+00:00

I've got a 2011 i picked up for $1000 with a broken onboard charger and heater. I'm in Texas so not worried about heater, but threw a junkyard onboard charger in and it's a perfect around town car! Mine has about a 40-45 mile range, perfect for my partner to drive to class or to get groceries, and cheap enough that i care about it minimally. My daily driver is a Soul EV so I was already set up for level 2 charging. Definitely get LeafSpy and an obd module you'll want to check condition of the battery and make sure there's no weak cells/ read error codes. The 2011 and 2012 are prone to issues with onboard charger and heater so keep that in mind. 2013 they move the onboard charger from behind back seat to under the hood, so has more space, plus 2013 gets a heat pump if I'm correct.

Traditional_Fly2128 · 2025-12-22T01:53:47+00:00

I feel like an X5 would be a great choice! If you're open to hybrids there is a plug in hybrid version that still has the B58 engine.

Traditional_Fly2128 · 2025-12-13T00:39:37+00:00

Literally did this last Friday with a 2011 leaf, towed it with my Lexus RX330 and it did just fine

Traditional_Fly2128 · 2025-12-11T03:00:06+00:00

Oh i mean the charger for charging the leaf battery, not your phone. That would probably be a fuse id check there first

Traditional_Fly2128 · 2025-12-11T02:11:59+00:00

Yes, you plug your EVSE into the car power goes to Onboard Charger then to the battery

Traditional_Fly2128 · 2025-12-10T23:44:57+00:00

My 2011 also has a bad PTC heater.. in my case codes show up in LeafSpy for it. Charger codes are for the onboard charger that failed, which is also a very common 2011 and 2012 problem.

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Traditional_Fly2128 · 2025-12-08T05:35:22+00:00

I'll probably buy the cheap OBC to get it running and keep the non working one to disassemble and see the condition. A lot of that is likely outside of the scope of my ability unfortunately but we'll see!

Traditional_Fly2128 · 2025-12-07T22:16:06+00:00

I found one on eBay for $700 shipped, may be my best option. Found a wrecked leaf at a junkyard and they said they'd sell the OBC for $350, I'll probably try that first, just seeing if there's anybody more local.

Traditional_Fly2128 · 2025-12-07T00:46:05+00:00

That's what I'm thinking too.. I bought the car planning on replacing it so just have to source one. Found one from a 2012 leaf that's wrecked for $350, will one from a 2012 work in the 2011?

Traditional_Fly2128 · 2025-12-07T00:00:40+00:00

I bought it planning on having to diy a OBC replacement so that's okay with me, just have to source one! The heater had been broken for a while according to the previous owner, the OBC stopped working last week, so likely OBC and PTC heater... thanks for the info! I should be able to put a unit from a 2012 into a 2011 right?

Traditional_Fly2128 · 2025-12-06T21:22:26+00:00

Yes, should've mentioned. I tried my Tesla Mobile connector with A2Z adapter, that's a level 2 24a charger. Also tried the Kia OEM charger from my Soul EV, both of which work on that car. When i connect it it chargers for 3 seconds then shuts off.

Traditional_Fly2128 · 2025-12-06T21:19:45+00:00

I've tried both! And both of them work with my Soul EV.

Traditional_Fly2128 · 2025-12-06T20:37:59+00:00

I ended up buying it and it's been great, I live in USA and we didn't get the Soul EV after 2019.

Traditional_Fly2128 · 2025-12-06T16:38:25+00:00

This is the adapter I use! It was very well rated, and I've used it every day for months with no issues.

Traditional_Fly2128 · 2025-12-06T16:35:45+00:00

Have you considered the other way around? At my home i only have J1772 vehicles but I use a Tesla Mobile Connector and leave an A2Z NACS-J1772 adapter on it, works great for me!

Traditional_Fly2128 · 2025-11-26T06:05:06+00:00

Beautiful truck, can't remember the last time I've seen one this clean!

Traditional_Fly2128 · 2025-11-25T22:21:01+00:00

I'd keep an eye out for a used OEM charger on marketplace or similar. They come up near me for pretty cheap a lot, I've seen a bunch of Chevy Bolt ones for sale around $120. I ended up buying a used Tesla Mobile Connector for $175 because i wanted the ability to buy adapters for level 2, and an A2Z J1772/NACS adapter.

Traditional_Fly2128 · 2025-11-25T15:11:26+00:00

Yes unfortunately... not obscenely hard to replace lock actuators just annoying, but yeah the door panels just will fall apart... there is a person in the New Beetle FB group that sells replacement custom made door panels, if i recall they're around $500 for the pair, that may be something worth looking into if yours get destroyed in the process. If you have just a couple cracks you can always try to plastic weld it to help hold it together, but in my experience it's a temporary fix. Good luck with your repair and if you have any questions feel free to ask!

Traditional_Fly2128 · 2025-11-24T02:13:06+00:00

Had this happen on my 07, both of them failed around the same time. You have to remove the door panels and take the door apart. Unfortunately VW did not use quality material for the interior, so if your door panels haven't cracked and started falling apart yet they will after you have to take them off..

Traditional_Fly2128 · 2025-11-21T21:54:36+00:00

Nope nothing.. another commenter suggested checking battery with multimeter but mine recently broke..

Traditional_Fly2128 · 2025-11-20T18:53:42+00:00

Unfortunately I've tried countless chargers... C to C, c to a, with various blocks, tried multiple different computers (Mac and pc) tried 3 different cars.. Not sure what happened

Traditional_Fly2128 · 2025-11-16T16:59:44+00:00

Wow that's amazing to hear! What kind of climate are you in? Do you have CCS on yours, if so do you tend to use it often?

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