Will EV6 Owners Use NACS?

Discussion
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With NACS adapters and access to Tesla Superchargers becoming available, will you use them? Why or why not? Personally, I plan to stick with EA and other CCS options near me. Tesla chargers seem like a road-tripping backup rather than a primary choice.

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Tesla chargers will be a last resort for me. They’re slower than CCS stations like EA because they operate at 400V, making them less efficient for our cars.

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Thomas said:
Tesla chargers will be a last resort for me. They’re slower than CCS stations like EA because they operate at 400V, making them less efficient for our cars.

Why are Tesla chargers worse? Is it just the slower speeds?

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@jabali
Yes, Tesla Superchargers charge at slower speeds compared to 800V CCS stations like EA’s 350kW chargers.

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I’ll mainly charge at home, but having Supercharger access for road trips will be helpful. More options never hurt.

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I choose where I spend my money carefully. I won’t support Tesla or Elon Musk, so no Supercharger usage for me.

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Why wouldn’t I use it? It expands my options, and Superchargers are everywhere. I’ll use CCS first when available, but having a backup is great.

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I’ll get the adapter for peace of mind. It’s better to have it and not need it than the other way around.

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I’ll rarely use it—maybe only on routes where CCS options are sparse. The adapter will stay in my frunk as an emergency backup.

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I’ll buy the adapter for rare cases, but most of my charging happens at home. For road trips, I still prefer CCS when available.

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I’ll keep the adapter as a backup but stick to high-speed CCS chargers. Superchargers are too slow to be my first choice.

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I won’t use Superchargers at all. I have no interest in supporting Musk or Tesla.

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There are so many CCS alternatives beyond EA: EVgo, ChargePoint, Shell Recharge, and others. Superchargers might be useful in some areas, but they’re not my go-to.

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For those outside the US: NACS is only relevant there. Europe has standardized on CCS2, and Tesla cars there have been using CCS2 since 2019.

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I’ve read that the cable on Tesla chargers might not reach the EV6’s charge port. Is that true?

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Maria said:
I’ve read that the cable on Tesla chargers might not reach the EV6’s charge port. Is that true?

Yes, at older V3 Superchargers with shorter cables, you may need to park awkwardly. The newer V4 Superchargers have longer cables, so this issue should go away eventually.