Model 3 to get chademo adaptor 'soon'

[pcons]

This is something I've definitely been waiting for. How about others?

Tesla Will Offer CHAdeMO Adapter For US Model 3 Owners "Soon" | CleanTechnica

I'm hoping this isn't going to be US only for the first few months like many other Tesla software features

 

[antoinearnau]

Tesla has been saying "soon" for how long again ?

 

[tschmidty]

"Soon" means nothing unfortunately. There should be a 3rd option in the poll for "Depends on pricing". $604 for the S/X one is pretty steep just to have another option.

 

[ItsNotAboutTheMoney]

Have people already forgotten the history of the current CHAdeMO adapter?
It was first delivered in the Japanese market where there are a lot of CHAdeMO, and few Superchargers.

Tesla isn't yet selling the Model 3 in Japan.
It's not worth getting worked up until after the Model 3 is released in Japan.

 

[hingisfan]

Why don't they just go ccs?

 

[DirtyT3sla]

I will get it...mostly to review it and try it out lol. I charge at home 99% of the time. But that one emergency time I need it...I'll be glad I have it.

 

[tschmidty]

Why don't they just go ccs?

Well considering they have shown one that would be nice also. Just something so we can use some other chargers "just in case"

 

[Angreval]

Model 3 sold in Europe can charge on any level 3 chargers, not only on Tesla's. Why is Tesla withholding delivery of adapters for Model 3, as such adapters exists for S and X ?

Note: Do you think posts on this subject might prompt Tesla to make these adapters available for Model 3 ?

 

[phigment]

Model 3 sold in Europe can charge on any level 3 chargers, not only on Tesla's. Why is Tesla withholding delivery of adapters for Model 3, as such adapters exists for S and X ?

Note: Do you think posts on this subject might prompt Tesla to make these adapters available for Model 3 ?

European CCS port on Model 3 is different than the CCS standard used in North America. Such an adapter does not exist for any model of Tesla.

 

[pcons]

So, I talked to one of the guys at the Oakville SC today and they think the chademo model 3 adaptor is still a few months out. This is based on the fact that there is no part number pulled in the system for it, and that would be the first indication that this is 'real'. After the part number it would take some time to get stock, so from that my guy thinks it's still a while out.

 

[iMoe]

I usually check the weather to estimate when a Tesla fast charge adapter is coming. Some days are good, others not so good.
There will be rain. Soon...

Or maybe drizzle....

I guarantee it

 

[cwerdna]

European CCS port on Model 3 is different than the CCS standard used in North America. Such an adapter does not exist for any model of Tesla.

Yep. For Angreval's info, in the US, we use J1772 and SAE Combo aka Combo1 flavor of CCS has J1772 for the top portion + 2 extra pins down below.

In Europe, they don't use J1772 but rather Mennekes Type 2 so the top portion is different. Their flavor over there of CCS is aka Combo2.

EV DC Fast Charging standards – CHAdeMO, CCS, SAE Combo, Tesla Supercharger, etc under "DC Fast charging standards – CHAdeMO, CCS, Supercharger, China" has a visual aid.

 

[ben1628]

I will just order it when it is available in USA and send it to my US address, pick it up when I visit there. Cheaper and don't have to pay 13% tax.

 

[Bushcaddy]

My question is will the 3 use the same adapter as the S and X, or will it be something new...

 

[MD-2000]

I vaguely recall reading that the S and X have some charging hardware onboard to handle non-Superchargers that is not included in the Model 3.

 

[Vawlkus]

My question is will the 3 use the same adapter as the S and X, or will it be something new...

For the Chademo I believe it is the same.

Who knows about the NA CCS.

 

[VT_EE]

I’m not sure why they would offer a Chademo instead of a CCS given they just started offering a CCS for Europe.

 

[Saghost]

I’m not sure why they would offer a Chademo instead of a CCS given they just started offering a CCS for Europe.

I'm thinking they might offer both. They have to solve CHAdeMO for the 3 to sell effectively in Japan (the S/X CHAdeMO adapter appeared shortly after the S launched in Japan,) and as you noted, they had to solve CCS to comply with EU rules in Europe.

So with the rumors floating around, I kinda think both adapters might show up late this year or early next year - a version of the dumb adapter used for CCS on the S/X in the EU and charger module retrofits to match, and a version of the smart adapter used for CHAdeMO on the S/X now that's 3 capable.

 

[MD-2000]

I'm thinking they might offer both. They have to solve CHAdeMO for the 3 to sell effectively in Japan (the S/X CHAdeMO adapter appeared shortly after the S launched in Japan,) and as you noted, they had to solve CCS to comply with EU rules in Europe.

So with the rumors floating around, I kinda think both adapters might show up late this year or early next year - a version of the dumb adapter used for CCS on the S/X in the EU and charger module retrofits to match, and a version of the smart adapter used for CHAdeMO on the S/X now that's 3 capable.

Plus, Japan like UK and down under is right-hand drive; UK is already ordering, there are notes that Australia/NZ configurators just came online, i assume Japan is not far behind. As you say they need to solve the charging issue to sell there.

 

[bijan]

Plus, Japan like UK and down under is right-hand drive; UK is already ordering, there are notes that Australia/NZ configurators just came online, i assume Japan is not far behind. As you say they need to solve the charging issue to sell there.

Japan is open now too.

Tesla opens Model 3 orders in Australia, Japan and a few other places