Tesla has finally launched the long-awaited CCS retrofit for the Model 3 and Model Y. The retrofit was originally supposed to launch in early 2023. As we all know Tesla cars equipped with a North […]
  • navi@lemmy.tespia.orgEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Better late than never I guess but with mass NACS adoption this will be basically useless in a few years.

    • MehStrongBadMeh@programming.devEnglish
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      10 months ago

      Actually, it is still important. While the CCS plug and adapter will slowly become irrelevant, the CCS signaling standard will remain the communication methods used by all Non-Tesla DC Charging Stations (and Tesla Superchargers when a Non-Tesla plus in). This means that you still will need to get the CCS retrofit in an older Tesla for it to be able to use Non-Tesla DC chargers. Otherwise, the plug will fit, but nothing will happen.

      • navi@lemmy.tespia.orgEnglish
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        10 months ago

        Very interesting! I hope they make that clear that this is a “NACS” retrofit as well in the listing.