Tesla has 'magic dock' that is slowly being deployed. But I want just the adapter.
Is there a CCS-1 plug with a Tesla socket adapter available?
I'm not having luck with Google finding one.
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Supercharger adapter for BMW i3?
Gave 2014 BMW i3-REx to ex-wife
103,000 mi, 2019 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus
103,000 mi, 2019 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus
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Re: Supercharger adapter for BMW i3?
If you are trying to plug into a SuperCharger with no "Magic Dock", it won't work. The entire process is controlled and unlocked by Tesla. Only stations equipped with a Magic Dock will be unlocked and even then you have to use their App to access and pay for the session.
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Re: Supercharger adapter for BMW i3?
Rats!
A couple of months ago, I saw a frustrated Nissan driver who claimed they had an adapter.
Bob Wilson
A couple of months ago, I saw a frustrated Nissan driver who claimed they had an adapter.
Bob Wilson
Gave 2014 BMW i3-REx to ex-wife
103,000 mi, 2019 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus
103,000 mi, 2019 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus
Re: Supercharger adapter for BMW i3?
I'm going to guess their frustration may have been related to the claim that they have an adapter that doesn't exist.bwilson4web wrote: ↑Tue Sep 19, 2023 2:20 pm Rats!
A couple of months ago, I saw a frustrated Nissan driver who claimed they had an adapter.
Bob Wilson
Most likely they have a Tesla/NACS to J1772 plug which would seem like it correctly plugs into both the car and the supercharger cable, but it won't work with superchargers so that would definitely be a frustrating charge attempt!
Ford, GM and everyone who's announced the switch to NACS has said the adapter to CCS will be available "in 2024", so we've got a ways to wait still.
And even then, as EvanstonI3 points out, the charger still has to be activated. It'll be interesting to see if a NACS to CCS adapter will work with the i3 at Superchargers or what kind of cars will/won't be allowed to charge at Superchargers once adapters are available.