[PAi440]

I know BMW offers an official nema 6-50 adapter (photo is from BMW Group ) for the flex fast charger, but I was wondering if I could buy a 6-50P to 14-50R adapter to use the included 14-50P adapter that comes with the flex fast charger?

I already have a 50Amp Circuit in my garage from the previous owner.

 

[PAi440]

Seems like the BMW fast charger is neutral agnostic. Unless those adapters shown above are a lot smarter than they look, two of the three shown have no neutral. The simple adapter @PAi440 described should work. I certainly hope so, as I have a travel bag filled with adapters and extension cords that are intended for 240V use with no neutral.

That’s what I was thinking. The official adapter from BMW that I’ve shown in my post costs over $200. Bought an adapter from jungle book for $24. I’ll let you know if it works. Fingers crossed.

 

[PAi440]

That's a question for an electrician. The two plugs don't have the same number of prongs, which doesn't make it impossible, but why plug an adapter into an adapter if you don't need to? Just sounds like a bad idea, even if the non-BMW thing is cheaper.

Holy $#!+!!! $213 for a few inches of cable with plug ends? Now I understand why you're asking.

Why not change the outlet in question to a 14-50?

I have a replacement 14-50 outlet but it kinda feels dirty not using a neutral wire and the cost to run a new line to my garage would be more than the $208 adapter even if I do the work myself, which I have done in the past. I just don’t see why it would need a neutral wire in the first place. I bought an adapter for $24. I’ll let you know if I burn down my house, or maybe I won’t (Doh!).