After a long wait, Tesla has finally released an official CCS adapter for North America that allows Tesla drivers to use off-brand public charging stations. The new CCS Combo 1 (CCS1) to Tesla plug is now available in North America for $250.
As electric vehicles continue to gain popularity, Tesla wants to advance the technology for everyone, not just itself. As a result, the company is busy testing ways to let other EV owners use its charging network.
However, this means its expansive charging network will get busy once Tesla’s new Magic Dock arrives and it opens the Supercharger network to any electric vehicle. Many Tesla owners are worried the change will increase wait times or overload stations, giving them nowhere to top off their batteries.
Thankfully, after first releasing a charging adapter in South Korea last year, the official Tesla CCS adapter is available stateside for $250 on Tesla’s website. It’ll start shipping in the next few weeks. Unfortunately, there is a catch, and the adapter doesn’t work with all Tesla models.
“The CCS Combo 1 Adapter is compatible with most newer Tesla vehicles, while some vehicles may require a…
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