Tesla’s new EV adapter allows non-Tesla electric vehicles to charge at Tesla Supercharger stations, addressing a significant interoperability challenge in the EV industry. The adapter, which is temporarily free, enables vehicles like the Ford Mustang Mach-E to access over 15,000 Supercharger stalls in the US and Canada. However, the compatibility and convenience of this solution are not without issues, such as parking challenges due to charging port locations, limited compatibility with certain Supercharger versions, and higher charging rates for non-Tesla vehicles without a subscription.
- The new Tesla EV adapter enables non-Tesla vehicles to use Tesla Superchargers.
- The adapter weighs 1.6 pounds and converts the Tesla North American Charging Standard (NACS) plug to fit non-Tesla CCS ports.
- Users must install a software update and set up payment information to utilize the adapter.
- Adapters are free until the end of June 2024; afterward, they will cost $230.
- Charging port locations on non-Tesla EVs can lead to parking difficulties at Supercharger sites.
- Only V3 and newer Superchargers updated with the right software will work with the adapter.
- Charging a Ford Mustang Mach-E from 20% to 80% at a Tesla Supercharger is faster and cheaper than at an EVgo station, but more expensive than charging a Tesla vehicle.
- Non-Tesla vehicle owners can pay for a Tesla Supercharger subscription to receive the same rates as Tesla owners.
- The Tesla app is recommended for locating compatible Superchargers for non-Tesla EVs.
- The overall reaction from Tesla owners regarding non-Tesla vehicles using Superchargers was positive.
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