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Ford Switch To Tesla Charging Standard Annoys CCS Alliance

Ford Switch To Tesla Charging Standard Annoys CCS Alliance

Starting in 2024, Ford's next-gen models in North America will be equipped with Tesla's NACS charging inlet.

By Mark Kane 7h ago

22:36 New York Auto Show

Autel Introduces New Portable DC Fast Charger at NYIAS

Autel Introduces New Portable DC Fast Charger at NYIAS

We get a sneak peek of Autel's new 40 kW portable DC fast charger from the company's COO, John Thomas, as well as a full product tour.

By Tom Moloughney 08 April 2023

4:04:55 Charging

Tesla Installs New V4 Superchargers In Europe With Longer Cables

Tesla Installs New V4 Superchargers In Europe With Longer Cables

That should help to solve the main issue for many non-Tesla drivers.

By Mark Kane 02 March 2023

Tesla Launches Non-Tesla Supercharging In US With "Magic Dock"

Tesla Launches Non-Tesla Supercharging In US With "Magic Dock"

The key is the "Magic Dock" adapter to handle CCS1-compatible electric vehicles.

By Mark Kane 01 March 2023

First Tesla Supercharging Station With "Magic Dock" Spotted In New York

First Tesla Supercharging Station With "Magic Dock" Spotted In New York

The built-in CCS Combo 1 adapter will allow for fast charging of non-Tesla cars.

By Mark Kane 24 February 2023

Tesla Cut Price Of CCS Combo 1 Adapter By 30% To $175

Tesla Cut Price Of CCS Combo 1 Adapter By 30% To $175

The device enables users to charge Tesla electric cars using third-party charging networks.

By Mark Kane 19 February 2023

Non-Tesla Supercharger Pilot Program Expands To Australia

Non-Tesla Supercharger Pilot Program Expands To Australia

It's the first market outside of Europe that's included in the program.

By Mark Kane 06 February 2023

US: Tesla "Magic Dock" For Supercharging CCS1 Cars Coming Soon?

US: Tesla "Magic Dock" For Supercharging CCS1 Cars Coming Soon?

A station in Hawthorne, California, received "CCS Compatibility" info... then it disappeared.

By Mark Kane 23 January 2023

Munro Live Compares Tesla's NACS Charging Connector With CCS1

Munro Live Compares Tesla's NACS Charging Connector With CCS1

Will we see a switch from CCS1 to NACS?

By Mark Kane 21 November 2022

US: Tesla CCS Combo 1 Adapter Is Finally Available

US: Tesla CCS Combo 1 Adapter Is Finally Available

It does not work with all Teslas, but retrofit eligibility for older cars is coming in early 2023.

By Mark Kane 21 September 2022

Europe: Non-Tesla Supercharger Pilot Program Expands To 5 More Countries

Europe: Non-Tesla Supercharger Pilot Program Expands To 5 More Countries

Denmark, Finland, Germany, Luxembourg, and Switzerland joined the list.

By Mark Kane 17 June 2022

Tesla Expands Non-Tesla Supercharger Pilot Program In Europe By 5 Countries

Tesla Expands Non-Tesla Supercharger Pilot Program In Europe By 5 Countries

It now also includes Austria, Belgium, Spain, Sweden, and the UK.

By Mark Kane 18 May 2022

Elon Musk Confirms CCS1 Plugs Coming To US Superchargers

Elon Musk Confirms CCS1 Plugs Coming To US Superchargers

They will become an additional option, on top of Tesla's proprietary connector.

By Mark Kane 11 May 2022

Norway: More Tesla Superchargers Available To Non-Tesla EVs

Norway: More Tesla Superchargers Available To Non-Tesla EVs

It's estimated that about two-thirds of all of Tesla's Supercharger locations are now available for non-Tesla Supercharging.

By Mark Kane 08 May 2022

Non-Tesla EV Supercharging: Anyone Can Stop A Charging Session?

Non-Tesla EV Supercharging: Anyone Can Stop A Charging Session?

It's not a critical issue, but it might happen.

By Mark Kane 25 February 2022

Non-Tesla EV Supercharging: Parking Issues Are A Significant Problem

Non-Tesla EV Supercharging: Parking Issues Are A Significant Problem

Because of this, Tesla might not be able to fully capitalize on opening Superchargers.

By Mark Kane 16 February 2022

Netherlands: Tesla Opened All Superchargers To Non-Tesla EVs

Netherlands: Tesla Opened All Superchargers To Non-Tesla EVs

It happened. CCS2-compatible electric cars can charge at all Tesla Supercharging stations.

By Mark Kane 15 February 2022

Watch Why A CCS Adapter Might Be Important For Tesla In The US

Watch Why A CCS Adapter Might Be Important For Tesla In The US

In Europe, all new Tesla EVs are natively compatible with CCS.

By Mark Kane 14 February 2022

Non-Tesla Supercharging Pilot Expands To New Countries

Non-Tesla Supercharging Pilot Expands To New Countries

Besides the Netherlands, the service is now available also at some stations in Norway and France.

By Mark Kane 31 January 2022

See Refreshed Tesla Model X With CCS2 Port Spotted In Norway

See Refreshed Tesla Model X With CCS2 Port Spotted In Norway

Both the refreshed Model S and Model X will be natively compatible with the CCS2 charging standard in Europe.

By Mark Kane 21 January 2022

Tesla Model S With CCS1 Adapter: Almost As Fast As Supercharging?

Tesla Model S With CCS1 Adapter: Almost As Fast As Supercharging?

We compare the one-off modified CCS1 adapter tested at an Electrify America station with V3 Supercharging.

By Mark Kane 30 December 2021

Charging Tesla Model S Via CCS At Electrify America Is Fast, Cheap

Charging Tesla Model S Via CCS At Electrify America Is Fast, Cheap

Supercharger V2.5. With a modified CCS adapter, the 2,000-mile trip was completed without a glitch.

By Mark Kane 29 December 2021

Tesla's Grant Application Might Spark Non-Tesla Supercharger Pilot In Texas

Tesla's Grant Application Might Spark Non-Tesla Supercharger Pilot In Texas

The scheme requires to install CHAdeMO or CCS Combo plugs for each alternative connector.

By Mark Kane 23 December 2021

Report: Tesla CCS1 Adapter Works In NA, But Only With Newer Cars

Report: Tesla CCS1 Adapter Works In NA, But Only With Newer Cars

The 2021.40.6 software update shows whether the CCS adapter support is "Enabled" or "Not installed."

By Mark Kane 23 December 2021

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