Dust Cap for Charge Port

[Cburg]

Hi forum,
My used 2020 did not have a tether, and I lost it.
Anyone know what this is called on Amazon or somewhere to order one?
Thanks!

 

[grozier]

Both caps together are about $30 from BMW:
61 13 9 343 121

 

[Cburg]

And it costs them $3 to make!
I think I've come up with a fix: Attach a piece of EPP foam to the inside of the lid that will press on the hole when closed!

 

[Puppethead]

I've never seen any other EV brand that has a dust cap for the charge port. I've considered removing mine since it's an extra step to charging.

 

[revorg]

I can see the need for the cap. I see a lot of road dust under the flap.

 

[SameGuy]

Also, unlike other EVs, the charging port flap on the SE does absolutely nothing to keep out the weather; at most it keeps snow and dead leaves from accumulating inside.

 

[Puppethead]

Also, unlike other EVs, the charging port flap on the SE does absolutely nothing to keep out the weather; at most it keeps snow and dead leaves from accumulating inside.

Maybe adding a gasket around the inner edge of the flap is something to try.

 

[SameGuy]

Tried it, it's not ideal.