Booked in for CCS Upgrade

[atti]

Folks, I have booked in for CCS upgrade for my 2018 Model S. My main purpose of upgrade is to be able to charge on non-tesla charging network when supercharger is not nearby/enroute. Is there any catch here, before I part from my money? How much does it cost in the UK? Do I get any other benefit with my MY combination like v3 fast charging at Tesla network with the CCS?

 

[MP3Mike]

The only other thing you gain is the ability to use the V3 only Supercharger sites. But you will be limited to ~142kW anytime you are using the adapter, be that at a third-party CCS site or a Tesla V3 Supercharger site.

 

[DerbyDave]

Off Topic: I was amazed when I plugged into a V3 Supercharger near me and I was getting charged at 248KW, adding 1031 mi/hr to my charge on my 2020 S LR. That is impressive! The fans and cooling were definitely on high. Sounded like it was going to take off!

 

[KalJoMoS]

I do not know exact cost in UK (you might find an answer from UK section of this forum) but in EU it is €299.- and it has adapter included so not need to purchase any additions.

 

[atti]

I have been quoted £280 for the CCS retrofit.

 

[Mike Christie]

I have been quoted £280 for the CCS retrofit.

Did you get your Model S 2018 converted to use CCS adaptor? I note Tesla UK list that conversion only for Model X. In other threads it seems it is required in Australia as they are converting all chargers to CCS.

 

[atti]

Yes, I could get it done. No issues whatsoever.