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Charging Tesla Model S Takes 135 kW Using CCS Combo 2 Adapter

Tesla Model S Takes 135 kW Using CCS Combo 2 Adapter

The Tesla Model S 100D with CCS Combo 2 hardware and CCS adapter is ready to charge at 135 kW.
By Mark Kane Jul 03, 2019
Charging Fastned Shows How Software Update Improved Tesla Model 3 Charging

Fastned Shows How Software Update Improved Tesla Model 3 Charging

Tesla Model 3 already can charge at almost 150 kW from Fastned's 175 kW CCS Combo 2 chargers. Will go to over 190 kW when upgraded to 350 kW.
By Mark Kane Jun 12, 2019
Charging Tesla Model 3 & Audi e-tron Charging At IONITY Side By Side: Video

Tesla Model 3 & Audi e-tron Charging At IONITY Side By Side: Video

Audi e-tron's stable high charging power enables it to recharge from 10-80% in the same time as the Model 3, but Model 3 replenishes range faster than any other electric car in the world
By Mark Kane Jun 11, 2019
Charging U.S. BEV Sales By DC Fast Charging Capability - May 2019

U.S. BEV Sales By DC Fast Charging Capability - May 2019

Number of cars sold and size of the Supercharging network makes Tesla the DC fast charging leader in North America
By Mark Kane Jun 11, 2019
Charging Tesla Model 3 To Charge At 200 kW From 3rd Party Chargers

Tesla Model 3 To Charge At 200 kW From 3rd Party Chargers

Tesla raises the bar for Model 3 DC fast charging from CCS Combo 2 chargers in Europe - reportedly to 200 kW.
By Mark Kane Jun 08, 2019
Charging Watch Tesla Model X Charge Using CCS Combo 2 Adapter At 130 kW

Watch Tesla Model X Charge Using CCS Combo 2 Adapter At 130 kW

The new Tesla CCS Combo 2 adapter can provide up to roughly 130 kW of charging power, according to a test of new Model X 100D.
By Mark Kane Jun 04, 2019
Charging IONITY Installed First 100 Ultra-Fast Charging Stations

IONITY Installed First 100 Ultra-Fast Charging Stations

With 100 sites, IONITY realized 25% of its plan for 2020. The Tesla Supercharging network consists of 450+ sites
By Mark Kane May 26, 2019
Charging Tesla CCS Combo Adapter For Model S/X In Europe To Cost €170

Tesla CCS Combo Adapter For Model S/X In Europe To Cost €170

For cars manufactured before May 1, 2019, a hardware retrofit will be needed (€500 in service, including adapter)
By Mark Kane May 08, 2019
Charging CCS Reaches 7,000 DC Fast Chargers In Europe

CCS Reaches 7,000 DC Fast Chargers In Europe

95 or less than 1.5% of public CCS is equal to or above 100 kW
By Mark Kane May 01, 2019
Charging EVgo Launches First Public Rideshare Fast Charging Hub

EVgo Launches First Public Rideshare Fast Charging Hub

EVgo’s dedicated network for General Motors’ Maven Gig members will offer Autocharge.
By Mark Kane Apr 23, 2019
Charging Most Tesla Superchargers Now Retrofitted With CCS Plugs In Europe: Video

Most Tesla Superchargers Now Retrofitted With CCS Plugs In Europe: Video

Tesla gradually retrofitted its Supercharging stations in Europe with plugs for the CCS Combo 2-compatible inlet in the Tesla Model 3. Here is a time-lapse video of the transition.
By Mark Kane Apr 02, 2019
Charging Singapore Joins CCS Combo Charging Bandwagon

Singapore Joins CCS Combo Charging Bandwagon

Singapore, as expected, confirmed that the official charging standard in the ASEAN city-state will be CCS Combo of the European version - Type 2 AC and Combo 2 for DC.
By Mark Kane Mar 26, 2019
Charging CharIN Starts Development Of Fast Charging Beyond 1 MW

CharIN Starts Development Of Fast Charging Beyond 1 MW

It seems that the 350 kW at 800 V is not even close to what the heavy duty charges will provide. 1 MW is equal to 1,000 kW or a few hundred households.
By Mark Kane Feb 27, 2019
Charging Fastned: Production Tesla Model 3 Charges At Up To 125 kW

Fastned: Production Tesla Model 3 Charges At Up To 125 kW

Fastned just released charging power results for the production Tesla Model 3, registered at its 175 kW stations. The Model 3 charges fast, but is no match for the Audi e-tron.
By Mark Kane Feb 08, 2019
Charging Tesla Model 3 Charges At 117-kW On CCS

Tesla Model 3 Charges At 117-kW On CCS

As the first Tesla Model 3 were delivered to customers in Europe, it seems that one of them posted eagerly awaited info about maximum charging power.
By Mark Kane Feb 07, 2019
Charging CharIN: CCS Combo Standard To Offer V2G By 2025

CharIN: CCS Combo Standard To Offer V2G By 2025

CharIN e.V. has released the roadmap for grid integration (V2H, V2G) of charging systems based on the Combined Charging System (CCS).
By Mark Kane Jan 23, 2019
Charging First Tesla Supercharging Station With CCS DC Plug In Norway: Video

First Tesla Supercharging Station With CCS DC Plug In Norway: Video

The retrofitting of Tesla Supercharging stations with CCS DC plugs in Europe progresses and here we take a look at the first station in Norway, equipped for Model 3 charging.
By Mark Kane Jan 06, 2019
Charging Here

Here's Why Tesla's Supercharging Network Will Prevail

Tesla accounted for over 80% of all-electric car sales in the U.S. last year, which helps to expand and reinforce the Tesla Supercharging network.
By Mark Kane Jan 01, 2019
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