ADAPTER FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING CONNECTORS

An adapter can be configured to allow an EV to be shifted from park even though the charging connector is still connected to the charging port. As a result, a driver need not leave the EV to unplug the charging connector. An adapter may include a switching element that may form an electrical connection to notify the EV that the charging connector is plugged into the charging port. The adapter may also include a receiver that is configured to open the switching element in response to a transmitted signal to thereby terminate the electrical connection which in turn will cause the EV to believe the charging connector has been unplugged. An adapter may also or alternatively include a delay mechanism that is configured to cause the switching element to reconnect the electrical connection after it has been terminated but when the adapter and charging connector remain plugged into the charging port.