--- title: "Meet the PrankPort, the Fake EV Charging Port for That One Facebook Uncle" description: "Marketed as \"perfect for parking in EV spots and getting hilarious reactions,\" this 3D-printed fake charge port is also a great way to get a fine." date: "2024-11-22" modified: "2024-11-22" authors: - name: "Byron Hurd" job_title: "Editor" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/byron-hurd" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/meet-the-prankport-the-fake-ev-charging-port-for-that-one-facebook-uncle" categories: - "Culture" - "News" --- # Meet the PrankPort, the Fake EV Charging Port for That One Facebook Uncle ![Side-by-side image of a PrankPort close up on a pickup truck, next to a wider shot of an EV charge plug going into one.]() *\Amazon\* The gift-giving season is upon us, but what you do get for the car person in your life who already has everything? Well, if they happen to be a certain *kind* of car person, we may have just the stocking stuffer you're after. Meet the [PrankPort](): a 3D-printed [magnetic]() charging port (available in J1772 or Tesla-style, just in case you want to troll [Cybertruck]() owners) that you can slap right onto the sheet metal of your ICE-powered machine. The Amazon listing describes it as "perfect for parking in EV spots and getting hilarious reactions," noting its "authentic" design that will surely "create viral-worthy moments." However, in a world where multiple [all-electric full-size pickups]() exist, we're forced to question the shelf life of this particular joke. But if you look at the PrankPort's viral marketing strategy, this little rubber doodad could be employed for other purposes, like, say, ICE-ing EV drivers. https://www.tiktok.com/@goodbuy.ai/video/7399120304758361374 At this point, we feel compelled to remind everybody that ICE-ing is not only douchey, but in some places, a [great way to lighten your wallet](). Don't do it. And sure, you could probably get away with using something like this just to sneak in and out of the local grocery store once or twice without being caught, but like any "life hack" at someone else's expense, it's just an excuse to tell yourself that you're not *really* being an asshole. But perhaps we're being overly negative. Surely this could be employed for some useful—or if not useful, at least innocuous—purpose? One could potentially use it as a holster for a home charging cable, say, attached to a beer fridge, tool chest, or four-post lift. Or perhaps the EV community could try to make it their own. Who knows? This could be the next Jeep Duck or [Camaro Shark](). If you have a clever idea for repurposing the PrankPort, we'd love to hear it—the dumber, the better. In the meantime, let's keep the "[pranking]()" to a minimum, shall we? *Got tips? Send ’em to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Byron is an editor at The Drive with a keen eye for infrastructure, sales and regulatory stories. He brings a light, punchy style to all of his content, believing that there's plenty out there to be laughed at—himself included. Born and raised in Maryland but now based just a stone's throw from Detroit, Byron is an auto enthusiast and generalist who enjoys building and tinkering with things of all kinds, from cars, computers and digital cityscapes, to the new garage that will soon house his fleet (a CT4-V Blackwing, a JK Wrangler and an NA Miata). Inspired by an early love of rollercoasters, Byron quickly caught the high-performance driving itch. He's been tracking and auto-crossing his cars since 2007. In his downtime, Byron enjoys reading, playing city builders, and studying the history of the Motor City. ### Author social links [Bluesky]() [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()