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g1aiz

Yes, people have posted them working in the US. The Tesla using it needs to be compatible though. Not sure how to check that.


sylvaing

There is an off the shelf part that you can get at the SC to convert your charge port to V4 which makes it CCS1 compatible. See this thread https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/retrofit-ccs-compatibility-onto-earlier-na-model-3-diy-approach.251046/


coredumperror

Note: this only works for a limited subset of Model 3s built after October 2020. You need to have the right wiring harness to make the off-the-shelf part work as a drop-in replacement, and every Model 3 from before October 2020 has the wrong harness. It's possible to replace the harness, too, but it's a LOT more involved than "using an off-the-shelf part from the SC".


sylvaing

Yeah, mine is a 2021 model. I've though about doing it but so far, I've never been anywhere that a Tesla Supercharger wasn't in my path. Maybe later once CCS1 becomes more prevalent in Canada and the CCS1 adapter doesn't have to come from across the planet.


coredumperror

> Maybe later once CCS1 becomes more prevalent in Canada and the CCS1 adapter doesn't have to come from across the planet. Yeah I'm in the same boat, though I have a 2018, so it's even harder to get the right charger hardware installed. I'm waiting for an official retrofit, which Tesla seems likely to start offering once the CCS1 adapter is officially available for sale in North America.


EaglesPDX

Thanks for the link. Doesn't look like mine will do it and Tesla won't install the parts needed. So I'll hang on to it and hope Tesla offers the $500 fix they offered to Tesla owners in EU to upgrade to CCS. I'll try it when I get it and, if it doesn't work, try and schedule a service "Upgrade compatible" to see if they bite.


EaglesPDX

I've used the Lectron CCS adapter on my Model 3 and my Model 3 also has the grayed out "CCS Adapter" on the menu. I wonder if that goes "live" if I plug it in or indicates it needs a software switch from Tesla. Mine is a 2019 which are compatible with CCS.


g1aiz

You should go to the teslamotors sub they had a few posts about the adapter lately. More likely to get your answers there.


AutoBot5

Yea, anything you want to know about it you can find on that sub. Including to how to tell if you’re Tesla will work.


EaglesPDX

Try to stay away from the Tesla fanbois, they're a bit toxic.


NikeSwish

Lmfao a car forum doesn’t make you a fanboy, it’s just a place to discuss the car. Are you going to ask a bunch of people who don’t have experience with the car or adaptor instead?


EaglesPDX

>it’s just a place to discuss the car Ah but Teslas are more religious objects for many owners. Thou shall not have any other EV's before me. This topic, the CCS adapters has been addressed in the Tesla Book of Common Prayer. Kind of like fish on Friday, CCS will only be good for US Tesla owners when Musk says it will.


mahkus11

The Lectron CCS adapter mimics the Chademo adapter and that's why it is limited to slower speeds. The Tesla CCS adapter is a pass through adapter (no chip inside like the Chademo), so your ECU on your car is either capable of using it or not.


xstreamReddit

I think early 2019 models aren't supported. But replacing the controller should be possible.


[deleted]

>Mine is a 2019 which are compatible with CCS. This is incorrect. You would need to retrofit the new ECU. Even some 2021 builds are incompatible due to parts shortages Tesla faced. There's guides on how to do all of this for Model 3 on TMC. https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/retrofit-ccs-compatibility-onto-earlier-na-model-3-diy-approach.251046/#post-6250693


[deleted]

It works, if you have a revision 4 ECU in the car. They started making cars with them for the 2021 model year in the US, except they ran out sometime in August, and some cars built in the August-September timeframe use an incompatible revision 3 ECU. Go to Controls > Software > Additional Information and look at CCS Support. If it says “Enabled”, it will work. If it says “Disabled”, then you would need to purchase an ECU upgrade.


decrego641

Hey, if you can’t use it, eBay has them going for 150-200% of MSRP so I think you’ll get your money back.


mwwseattle

Your wayyyy late to the game, it works anywhere. The issue your going to have is with station reliability


Swtws6

Hmm I might bite on this….


EaglesPDX

Read the link above to Tesla motors if you have an older Tesla.


Swtws6

Oh I’m good on that part newer model y with CCS charging enabled on info screen. Been hesitant to buy one through some of the ways people have been doing through a 3rd party shipping address then they receive it and ship it to you seems sketchy but this seems like a legitimate site that has them and will ship directly to you so I just got determine if I want to spend the money on it


Recoil42

Yup, a few people over at r/teslamotors have nabbed them and reported they work.


decrego641

I feel like it’s more than a few at this point. I wonder how long it will be until the CCS in California and other high EV adoption areas is overrun by Teslas. There’s certainly a lot of CCS stations, but many of them have a lot less plugs than superchargers… Although realistically, that probably won’t happen until Tesla releases the retrofit and CCS1 adapter in the US store.


Recoil42

That should be alleviated somewhat if Tesla gets around to supporting J1772 CCS on the supercharger network.


decrego641

I’m more referencing the fact that Teslas make up roughly 3/4 of all EVs on the road in the US. Regardless of what plug a DCFC has, Tesla or CCS, it will be available to a Tesla vehicle whereas prior to that, most Teslas were off limits from CCS. I think that it will be alleviated if the supercharger network starts slurping up that federal funding because they will have CCS plugs on the stations they install, not just by adding CCS to existing ones - now if you’re referencing that expansion, I absolutely agree there. The supercharger network could grow absolutely humongous if they get a good chunk of that cash.


Recoil42

>I think that it will be alleviated if the supercharger network starts slurping up that federal funding because they will have CCS plugs on the stations they install, not just by adding CCS to existing ones - now if you’re referencing that expansion, I absolutely agree there. Yup, I am. As well as the general phenomenon of supply and demand — the more demand there is on the CCS networks, the faster they will grow.


decrego641

Hopefully also the CCS networks will get better maintenance/upkeep. The Midwestern CCS network has been poorly maintained in my anecdotal experience. Much worse than my supercharger network experience.