Adapter needed for Tesla Supercharger

[borski]

Why not? Lectron makes the Ford adapters and those work already. The adapter has very well defined specs that Tesla makes public. Everyone that can meet those specs will be allowed to charge and can't void the warranty of the car.

Lectron is one of the four acceptable brands he listed. It would be fine.

 

[attathomeguy]

Lectron is one of the four acceptable brands he listed. It would be fine.

your right my bad I guess I need more coffee

 

[DeaneG]

Why not? Lectron makes the Ford adapters and those work already. The adapter has very well defined specs that Tesla makes public. Everyone that can meet those specs will be allowed to charge and can't void the warranty of the car.

If you watch Tom Moloughney's video, many inexpensive off-brand CCS adapters are poorly designed and are not safe to use.
A published specification does not make everyone's implementation safe.

 

[DeaneG]

BTW there will never be a safe single adapter from NACS to J1772/CCS1 that can do both home (level 2) and road trip (DC fast) charging. You'll always need two adapters, one for each purpose. A proper implementation of this would require a large contactor and some control logic, neither of which is possible in an adapter.

 

[attathomeguy]

If you watch Tom Moloughney's video, many inexpensive off-brand CCS adapters are poorly designed and are not safe to use.
A published specification does not make everyone's implementation safe.

Lectron and A2Z are not inexpensive and he specifically calls out both A2Z and Lectron as "good" adapters on his

and 37:55

 

[DeaneG]

Lectron and A2Z are not inexpensive and he specifically calls out both A2Z and Lectron as "good" adapters on his

and 37:55

I agree completely. People should avoid inexpensive adapters as seen on Amazon, typically with nonsensical names in capital letters: NAIVVY, FOCSPROD, QQAPL, etc.
I would not hesitate to buy and use an adapter which has been safety-tested to USA standards from a reputable company like Lectron or A2Z.

 

[borski]

I agree completely. People should avoid inexpensive adapters as seen on Amazon, typically with nonsensical names in capital letters: NAIVVY, FOCSPROD, QQAPL, etc.
I would not hesitate to buy and use an adapter which has been safety-tested to USA standards from a reputable company like Lectron or A2Z.

what about temu or aliexpress I hear they're great

 

[DeaneG]

what about temu or aliexpress I hear they're great

Where's the "bonfire" emoji when you need it

 

[WCWIII]

Even though the post is more than a month old, it popped up ...

I have done Chicago to Cincy several times and have good experiences stopping at Electrify America either in Lafayette or Indy (Emerson). I also see an EA along your route in Huber Heights OH. In principle, Goose Island to Columbus is 360 miles and you might not need to stop if 100% charged and if your speed is closer to 70 than 80mph. For a first road trip to avoid any anxiety, I'd suggest adding 20-30% in Lafayette (or Indy if Lafayette is busy) and then stopping in Huber Heights.

Personally, I'm waiting to buy a Tesla adapter until Superchargers are opened up for Lucid Airs later this year. I don't know, but there may be some guidance that might appear at that time. It would be nice to have one adapter.

 

[Tommy G]

I see there's a lot of jokesters in this owners forum....my kind of crowd!