Kia is rolling out free NACS adapters for those who purchase new EV6 and EV9 models starting from September 2024. This seems like a great offer for those who want to access more charging stations. Anyone else already using an adapter?
When they start making vehicles with NACS ports, will they include CCS adapters too?
Imani said:
When they start making vehicles with NACS ports, will they include CCS adapters too?
They better include them. I’d be pretty annoyed if I had to pay for an adapter on a brand new car that I’ll use for most of my charging.
Imani said:
When they start making vehicles with NACS ports, will they include CCS adapters too?
They better include them. I’d be pretty annoyed if I had to pay for an adapter on a brand new car that I’ll use for most of my charging.
Especially for cars that need 800v charging. Do you think they could improve 400v charging performance?
Mark said:
Imani said:
When they start making vehicles with NACS ports, will they include CCS adapters too?
They better include them. I’d be pretty annoyed if I had to pay for an adapter on a brand new car that I’ll use for most of my charging.
Especially for cars that need 800v charging. Do you think they could improve 400v charging performance?
There are very few places in North America where you’ll find 500V max charging stations. In most areas, there are plenty of alternatives for charging during road trips. It’ll be a while before these alternatives offer NACS instead of CCS connectors. I just took a trip across upstate NY and could’ve used Tesla Magic Dock for the whole trip, but I would’ve spent twice the time charging compared to using a mix of Electrify America and state rest areas.
I don’t think carmakers should focus on one network’s limitations. Tesla needs to update their V4 design to handle the voltages others have been using for years, especially with the Cybertruck coming out.
emma said:
Mark said:
Imani said:
When they start making vehicles with NACS ports, will they include CCS adapters too?
They better include them. I’d be pretty annoyed if I had to pay for an adapter on a brand new car that I’ll use for most of my charging.
Especially for cars that need 800v charging. Do you think they could improve 400v charging performance?
There are very few places in North America where you’ll find 500V max charging stations. In most areas, there are plenty of alternatives for charging during road trips. It’ll be a while before these alternatives offer NACS instead of CCS connectors. I just took a trip across upstate NY and could’ve used Tesla Magic Dock for the whole trip, but I would’ve spent twice the time charging compared to using a mix of Electrify America and state rest areas.
I don’t think carmakers should focus on one network’s limitations. Tesla needs to update their V4 design to handle the voltages others have been using for years, especially with the Cybertruck coming out.
Yeah, I’m sure Tesla has a team working on it /s
Imani said:
When they start making vehicles with NACS ports, will they include CCS adapters too?
Hyundai has already said they will, so I’m sure Kia will too.
Imani said:
When they start making vehicles with NACS ports, will they include CCS adapters too?
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Imani said:
When they start making vehicles with NACS ports, will they include CCS adapters too?
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I think it’s unlikely to change, especially now that GM is fully onboard. Ford, GM, and Rivian make up the bulk of non-Tesla EVs in the US.
kwame said:
Imani said:
When they start making vehicles with NACS ports, will they include CCS adapters too?
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I think it’s unlikely to change, especially now that GM is fully onboard. Ford, GM, and Rivian make up the bulk of non-Tesla EVs in the US.
Exactly. Now that it’s an SAE standard and charging networks are on board, I can’t see them going back.
Imani said:
When they start making vehicles with NACS ports, will they include CCS adapters too?
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The layoffs were ridiculous, but Tesla has rehired most of the team. Supercharger builds have slowed down, but new ones are still coming and maintenance is ongoing.
The big question is when will they be enabled on Superchargers?
Once that happens, anyone who needs one can just grab an A2Z Typhoon Pro adapter and start using it.
jabali said:
The big question is when will they be enabled on Superchargers?
Once that happens, anyone who needs one can just grab an A2Z Typhoon Pro adapter and start using it.
Looks like January 15.
jabali said:
The big question is when will they be enabled on Superchargers?
Once that happens, anyone who needs one can just grab an A2Z Typhoon Pro adapter and start using it.
Yeah, January 15 is the date I’ve heard too.
jabali said:
The big question is when will they be enabled on Superchargers?
Once that happens, anyone who needs one can just grab an A2Z Typhoon Pro adapter and start using it.
I ordered my A2Z adapter on Tuesday and got it by Thursday. All the way from Canada to South Florida!
jabali said:
The big question is when will they be enabled on Superchargers?
Once that happens, anyone who needs one can just grab an A2Z Typhoon Pro adapter and start using it.
Do those adapters actually work well now? I’ve heard of issues with them.
Has Tesla sorted out the 800V issue yet? Or will those cars struggle on older V3 chargers?
jeff said:
Has Tesla sorted out the 800V issue yet? Or will those cars struggle on older V3 chargers?
Tesla hasn’t fixed it yet. Even the V4 chargers don’t output higher voltages, they’re still using V3 backend hardware. Only the dispensers have changed.
jeff said:
Has Tesla sorted out the 800V issue yet? Or will those cars struggle on older V3 chargers?
Tesla hasn’t fixed it yet. Even the V4 chargers don’t output higher voltages, they’re still using V3 backend hardware. Only the dispensers have changed.
The new dispenser/cabinet combos are just V3+. There aren’t really any V4 chargers yet. Maybe next year, especially with the Cybertruck coming.
Mark said:
jeff said:
Has Tesla sorted out the 800V issue yet? Or will those cars struggle on older V3 chargers?
Tesla hasn’t fixed it yet. Even the V4 chargers don’t output higher voltages, they’re still using V3 backend hardware. Only the dispensers have changed.
The new dispenser/cabinet combos are just V3+. There aren’t really any V4 chargers yet. Maybe next year, especially with the Cybertruck coming.
Exactly. Some people are calling them V4, but they’re not truly V4 yet. It’s frustrating that Tesla built an 800V battery for the Cybertruck, but their chargers can’t fully support it yet.