The lengthy awaited charging adapter – CCS Combo 1 (CCS1) to Tesla proprietary normal – lastly has appeared in Tesla’s on-line store.

It was initially launched in South Korea in October 2021 and now can merely be ordered within the US for $250. Tesla guarantees that delivery will start inside two weeks of order placement.

In accordance with the producer, the adapter is sweet sufficient to cost at as much as 250 kW from third-party charging networks, which is kind of fascinating. The adapters imported from South Korea had been permitting just for 100+ kW at peak.

Crucial factor is, nonetheless ,that the Tesla CCS Combo 1 Adapter doesn’t work with all Tesla vehicles, however solely with newer Tesla Mannequin 3/Mannequin Y and the refreshed Mannequin S/Mannequin X.

“The CCS Combo 1 Adapter is appropriate with most newer Tesla autos, whereas some autos might require a retrofit to make sure performance with third-party CCS stations. We advocate checking that your car is on the newest out there software program previous to signing in to your Tesla Account to confirm car compatibility.”

In accordance with the earlier reviews, vehicles produced earlier than 2020 (and a few in 2020) don’t have the {hardware} to help the CCS’s communication – most definitely they do not have the Energy Line Communication (PLC) chip, proven right here.

Tesla says that it “will probably be including retrofit eligibility for Mannequin S and Mannequin X autos and older Mannequin 3 and Mannequin Y autos at the moment designated as requiring a retrofit.” The retrofit is anticipated to be out there in early 2023.

Whether or not or not a Tesla automotive is appropriate with the adapter might be checked within the Controls / Software program / Further Car Data menu: “Enabled” or “Not put in.”

At $250, the compact Tesla CCS Combo 1 Adapter seems to be an fascinating possibility that considerably expands DC quick charging choices for Teslas in North America.

The situation is essential, as proven in a video right here, which signifies that an adapter is likely to be very helpful, although the Tesla Supercharging community is taken into account as probably the greatest.

Extra data and a guide is offered at Tesla’s store: Tesla CCS Combo 1 Adapter.

Enabling Tesla vehicles to cost at third-party CCS1 charging stations is one step. One other one will probably be enabling the non-Tesla vehicles to cost at Tesla Supercharging stations, however that is nonetheless forward of us.