You can now troll EV owners with this fake magnetic EV charging port
- This fake EV charging port is the perfect prank
- The PrankPort is a fake magnetic EV charging port
- It can be attached to any car and looks legitimate
Published on Nov 25, 2024 at 11:43 AM (UTC+4)
by Nalin Rawat
Last updated on Nov 25, 2024 at 5:05 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
This company is selling a fake charging port you can use to troll EV owners, and it might just be the perfect Christmas present for your practical joker friend.
Meet the PrankPort, a fake magnetic EV charging port that can be attached to any vehicle.
No parks left? Attach the PrankPort and you can sneak your way into that coveted EV parking spot.
But be warned, it could also get you into trouble.
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Fake magnetic EV charging port
The Amazon listing for the product describes it as ‘perfect for parking in EV spots and getting hilarious reactions’.
It describes it as having an authentic design that will create viral-worthy moments.
And they’re not wrong, because this does look legit, almost.
The 3D-printed magnetic charging port also comes in J1772 or Tesla-style.
However, if you use the fake EV charging port to park your car in an EV charging spot, it can get you into trouble in some parts of the world.
For example, in Australia parking a gas-powered car in an EV charging spot can get you a hefty fine of up to $3,200.
“There needs to be an acknowledgment that there are places you can park and places you can’t. And right in front of an EV charger is one where you can’t,” Australian Electric Vehicle Association national president Chris Jones said.
Icing is controversial
Although it may seem like an innocent life hack to run a quick errand to the grocery store, it can be quite annoying for EV owners.
Not only is it morally questionable, but it can also lighten your wallet, depending on where you live.
There’s also the fact that all-electric pickup trucks are becoming more commonplace.
So the joke might have a short shelf life.
Nalin started his career by working with various national newspapers in India. He has also worked as a writer/editor for many popular websites, while still pursuing his journalism and mass communication degree. Working as a digital nomad has allowed him to inform and educate through his work. When he is not writing, you can find him playing video games or travelling the mountains on his bike.
