2020 Model 3 Charging Socket

[bob_e70]

I've just ordered a UK 2020 Model 3 and I'm a little confused on the type of charging socket it will come with.

Can I use non Tesla public chargers or will I need an adapter?

 

[MrBadger]

It comes with a CCS socket which is standard.

CCS is used for DC charging but that is a superset of Type 2, standard for AC charging.

So no additional adaptor required unless you try and use some legacy chargers - type 1 or chademo. But type 2/ccs will trump them in availability and I would think that sites with type 1 and/or chademo and not have type 2 and/or ccs is few and far between.

DC chargers have a dedicated DC cable that plugs into the car. AC chargers will either have a fixed type 2 cable, o a type 2 socket, in which case you use the type 2 cable supplied with the car.

 

[bob_e70]

Thanks so much! This forum is proving to be very helpful

 

[PaulIOM]

Many thanks..