This is a dumb question, but can Tesla's charge (via an adapter) from a Chargepoint CCS DCFC?

[WildhavenMI]

Okay, forgive me because I own a Bolt and a PacHy and am unfamiliar with the chargers on Telsa vehicles. I did google this, and I found no clear answer - so please no "let me google that for you" comments.

Can a Tesla use a CCS DCFC? Is there an adapter to go from (for example) a Chargepoint DCFC to a Tesla plug?

There is a remote camping location we visit on a regular basis, and there is not a Tesla supercharger within ~150 miles nor anything above a single, shared 110v at the camp powered by an off-grid solar array. But there IS a Chargepoint DCFC ~30 miles from camp. Without being able to charge at that Chargepoint, I can't make the round trip from a supercharger to camp and back unless I make a pair of major detours to hit L2 destination chargers at locations I don't plan on staying.

I googled around and I see some "adapter coming soon" and "already exists in Europe works fine" and "use a 3rd party" but I can't actually find examples of the adapter. I see pictures of an adapter that goes the other way, but nothing from the CCS combo charger into a Tesla port.

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[egandalf]

As far as I know there are currently not any reliable L3 CCS -> Telsa converters.

 

[CyberGus]

Charging from CSS is...complicated. It's not a simple pass-thru adapter, and costs hundreds if you can even find one. A J1772 adapter is fairly simple, however.

So, the answer is: "it depends".

 

[CyberGus]

It would be a rare case where a 3rd-party charger is the better option over a Tesla Supercharger (or even using the Mobile Charger).

 

[Crissa]

No. Not for North America.

But that's because Tesla has yet to sell an adapter. They tested one in Korea.

There is an adapter you can buy from a third party, but it's pretty hard to get, and Tesla does not approve it.

In Europe, Tesla uses the European CCS standard straight up, so it's easier. You just need an account with the charging network (and Tesla is rolling out support for other cars in Europe based upon charger availability).

It's really a matter of software and physical connections, so it's not impossible.

-Crissa

 

[MEDICALJMP]

A lot can change in the 3 years or more between now and when you get your Cybertruck. Tesla may build a Supercharger station near your destination or a destination charger may be added there. It is much too early to plan for these events yet.

Congress did authorize a bunch of federal bucks to build EV charging stations. Contact the officials in that jurisdiction to lobby for a spot there to get it on their radar of a place that people want.

 

[TomGriff]

There is a CCS to Tesla adapter on Amazon that gets good reviews but I haven't seen it reviewed by an independent reviewer. It is over $600, so not cheap.

If you go to https://www.tesla.com/supercharger and scroll down to the "locations" screen and click on "find us" a map will open that includes future superchargers and estimated date to come on line.

EVs are great but there are still some areas that aren't really doable yet for an average EV. If you really don't want to be constrained by range in rural areas and can get by with a two seater, Aptera will likely be the next option. It would open up pretty much anywhere in the US. Maybe my garage will consist of CT and Aptera...

 

[charliemagpie]

I'm in a similar boat… I expect exponential growth in the charging network, so in a couple of years, there will be practically more EV charging locations than petrol stations.

Already in just a few months, announcements for new locations are ballistic. I think anything old, will have been converted.

In 2 years I reckon our problems will vanish, however, travelling off the beaten track, as a contingency for the odd exception, I will carry a generator.

 

[Ogre]

It would be a rare case where a 3rd-party charger is the better option over a Tesla Supercharger (or even using the Mobile Charger).

When I was on the coast looking for power and there was an EA charger 15 miles closer (30 round trip) than the Supercharger, it would have been infinitely better.

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