CHARGING INLET AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING A CHARGING INLET

A charging inlet includes: an inlet housing including a connection mechanism and a connection mechanism wall surface surrounding the connection mechanism, the connection mechanism being configured for connection to a partner connector; and a design cover including a design surface and a cover inner wall surface, the design surface having a hole in which the connection mechanism being exposed, wherein the cover inner wall surface faces the connection mechanism wall surface and the design cover is attached to the inlet housing with the design surface covering a circumferential outer region of the connection mechanism, wherein a plurality of crushed ribs is provided on the cover inner wall surface, the crushed ribs being in contact with the connection mechanism wall surface.