A receptacle is not necessarily cheaper, because you want a high quality one so it doesn’t burn up like the cheap ones do in EV service, and more importantly, most jurisdictions require a GFCI breaker which adds about $120 to the cost.

Production of engines has halted, but it will take decades longer to halt the production of stories about said halt.

I have one that is either this one or very similar. I like the angled-down arrangement much better than straight out–I’m kind of baffled by how many are straight out.

https://grizzl-e.com/products/easy-ev-plug/ is similar but is suppose to be easier because the entry is tapered.

For side load, the Enphase/Clipper Creek is a good choice, but it’s out of stock. You can find them on ebay.

Save some to plant and grow more.