Tesla owners in the United States have long enjoyed exclusive access to the prolific Supercharger EV fast charging infrastructure, but didn’t have great access to third-party fast chargers. There have been owner hacks and adapters to fit CCS into the proprietary Tesla charging port, but now Tesla has released a genuine adapter so owners can charge at third-party fast chargers. Added to the Tesla website, the adapter will allow certain Tesla vehicles to plug into chargers from Electrify America, ChargePoint, EVgo, and more. It is important to note that not all Tesla models are compatible. Only the latest Model 3 and Y and facelifted Model S and X will be able to use it, leaving owners of previous models in the dark. Read original article here.
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