Using the NACS to CCS1 adapter at a Tesla SuperCharger

[Lucifer]

I recently purchased the Lucid branded NACS to CCS1 adapter and attempted to charge my 2025 Lucid Air Grand Touring at a local Tesla SuperCharger. The Lucid website claims the charging session can be authenticated and paid for using the Lucid app. This did not work for me. I have previously used the Lucid app at Electrified America without a problem. I called Lucid customer support and was told that my account should work with Tesla Superchargers. Nada. I created a Tesla account at Tesla.com, downloaded the Tesla app to my iPhone and successfully charged my car. As has been mentioned elsewhere, the charging rate is limited to 42 kWh. This is because most Tesla Supercharges are limited to 400 Volts but the Air requires 900 Volts. So, the Air uses a DC-to-DC converter that is limited to 42 kWh. I knew this before buying the adapter. This is a backup for when other CCS1 chargers are not available. Last time I tried to charge at Electrify America, all the chargers were either not working or in use. But, at the other end of the parking lot there was a bunch of Tesla Superchargers, only halve of which were in use.

BTW, the adapter fits nicely in the small cubby on the right side of the trunk under the triangle-shaped cover.

 

[borski]

I recently purchased the Lucid branded NACS to CCS1 adapter and attempted to charge my 2025 Lucid Air Grand Touring at a local Tesla SuperCharger. The Lucid website claims the charging session can be authenticated and paid for using the Lucid app. This did not work for me. I have previously used the Lucid app at Electrified America without a problem. I called Lucid customer support and was told that my account should work with Tesla Superchargers. Nada. I created a Tesla account at Tesla.com, downloaded the Tesla app to my iPhone and successfully charged my car. As has been mentioned elsewhere, the charging rate is limited to 42 kWh. This is because most Tesla Supercharges are limited to 400 Volts but the Air requires 900 Volts. So, the Air uses a DC-to-DC converter that is limited to 42 kWh. I knew this before buying the adapter. This is a backup for when other CCS1 chargers are not available. Last time I tried to charge at Electrify America, all the chargers were either not working or in use. But, at the other end of the parking lot there was a bunch of Tesla Superchargers, only halve of which were in use.

BTW, the adapter fits nicely in the small cubby on the right side of the trunk under the triangle-shaped cover.

It's limited to 50kW, not 42kW. But it isn't guaranteed to be 50kW; depends on voltage and a bunch of other factors.

If your plug and charge isn't working with Lucid, contact customer care; they need to repush a certificate to your vehicle.

 

[socktucker]

I recently purchased the Lucid branded NACS to CCS1 adapter and attempted to charge my 2025 Lucid Air Grand Touring at a local Tesla SuperCharger. The Lucid website claims the charging session can be authenticated and paid for using the Lucid app. This did not work for me. I have previously used the Lucid app at Electrified America without a problem. I called Lucid customer support and was told that my account should work with Tesla Superchargers. Nada. I created a Tesla account at Tesla.com, downloaded the Tesla app to my iPhone and successfully charged my car. As has been mentioned elsewhere, the charging rate is limited to 42 kWh. This is because most Tesla Supercharges are limited to 400 Volts but the Air requires 900 Volts. So, the Air uses a DC-to-DC converter that is limited to 42 kWh. I knew this before buying the adapter. This is a backup for when other CCS1 chargers are not available. Last time I tried to charge at Electrify America, all the chargers were either not working or in use. But, at the other end of the parking lot there was a bunch of Tesla Superchargers, only halve of which were in use.

BTW, the adapter fits nicely in the small cubby on the right side of the trunk under the triangle-shaped cover.

I have a Tesla and charge at Tesla superchargers and in the winter it’s always around 50kw as well.

 

[kellan145]

I recently purchased the Lucid branded NACS to CCS1 adapter and attempted to charge my 2025 Lucid Air Grand Touring at a local Tesla SuperCharger. The Lucid website claims the charging session can be authenticated and paid for using the Lucid app. This did not work for me. I have previously used the Lucid app at Electrified America without a problem. I called Lucid customer support and was told that my account should work with Tesla Superchargers. Nada. I created a Tesla account at Tesla.com, downloaded the Tesla app to my iPhone and successfully charged my car. As has been mentioned elsewhere, the charging rate is limited to 42 kWh. This is because most Tesla Supercharges are limited to 400 Volts but the Air requires 900 Volts. So, the Air uses a DC-to-DC converter that is limited to 42 kWh. I knew this before buying the adapter. This is a backup for when other CCS1 chargers are not available. Last time I tried to charge at Electrify America, all the chargers were either not working or in use. But, at the other end of the parking lot there was a bunch of Tesla Superchargers, only halve of which were in use.

BTW geometry dash, the adapter fits nicely in the small cubby on the right side of the trunk under the triangle-shaped cover.

Thanks for sharing the real world experience, that clarifies a lot about using Superchargers as a backup. Have you checked whether newer V3 or V4 sites in your area behave any differently in terms of stability or peak rate with the adapter.

 

[DeaneG]

Thanks for sharing the real world experience, that clarifies a lot about using Superchargers as a backup. Have you checked whether newer V3 or V4 sites in your area behave any differently in terms of stability or peak rate with the adapter.

Only tesla's newer V3, V3.5 (V4 stands with V3 power cabinets), and V4 sites work with the Air. You can use Tesla's phone app to locate them.
Actual V4 sites (920V capable) are currently very rare but more installations are in progress.

Not many people know that Tesla has about 3007 supercharger locations with 36500 charging stalls, virtually 100% of which are limited to 450V.
Other fast charging vendors combined have about 11,000 locations with 31600 charging stalls, nearly 100% capable of 920V charging.

 

[Saksak]

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Not many people know that Tesla has about 3007 supercharger locations with 36500 charging stalls, virtually 100% of which are limited to 450V.
Other fast charging vendors combined have about 11,000 locations with 31600 charging stalls, nearly 100% capable of 920V charging.

Interesting stat. That would make other charges nearly on par with Tesla. I’ve been sticking with Tesla superchargers because of convenience and reliability. I’ll have to try other vendors.