Rebuilt Title Restoring Supercharging

[HtownEV329]

Hi everyone,

Long story short, I got into a fender bender that didn't seem that bad on my '18 75D and ended up buying it back and repairing it. It's been driving great for the last couple of years and have been receiving updates like normal. However, I recently tried to supercharge and found out my vehicle was flagged. I rarely use this but would like to find a solution in case I need it. Are their currently any options to discuss this with Tesla or plead my case to restore? I apologize if this has been asked but they're weren't many detailed answers. Thanks again.

 

[Tam]

...any options...

Tesla is very strict with a salvage title so I am not sure how you will get the Supercharger capability back.

Someone has to change Tesla's policy to make it more consumer friendly.

 

[Big Earl]

You might be able to DC fast charge with a CHAdeMO adapter. It's worth a try since it will at least make longer trips possible.

 

[Tam]

You might be able to DC fast charge with a CHAdeMO adapter. It's worth a try since it will at least make longer trips possible.

I think when Tesla disables the Fast DC charging capability, that means for both Tesla Supercharger and other brands like Electrify, EVgo... too.

 

[Big Earl]

I think when Tesla disables the Fast DC charging capability, that means for both Tesla Supercharger and other brands like Electrify, EVgo... too.

I've read posts from people who could still CHAdeMO charge even though Supercharging was disabled. I've seen other posts where people couldn't DC fast charge at all. It's worth borrowing an adapter from someone and checking.

 

[HtownEV329]

I ordered the adaptor to work on Electrify America's station and they have 150kw and 350kw available. Not sure if the tesla can handle the 350kw and actually accept the power? Anyone have experience with this?

 

[Tam]

I ordered the adaptor to work on Electrify America's station and they have 150kw and 350kw available. Not sure if the tesla can handle the 350kw and actually accept the power? Anyone have experience with this?

The car and the charger would talk to each other to get the correct maximum settings.

A Tesla should work fine with 350 kw charger even if the car itself does not have that much capability.

 

[Big Earl]

I ordered the adaptor to work on Electrify America's station and they have 150kw and 350kw available. Not sure if the tesla can handle the 350kw and actually accept the power? Anyone have experience with this?

What kind of adapter did you order? Only the CHAdeMO adapter will work with your 2018 75D, which is no longer available from the Tesla USA online store, and it's limited to 50 kW (125 amps, if we're being technically correct). If you ordered a CCS adapter, it won't work.

Here's a link to the CHAdeMO adapter for reference. Note that this is the Australian online store. CHAdeMO Adapter

 

[HtownEV329]

I have the Lectron CCS1 to Tesla Charging Adapter which came reccomended by a friend who uses it on the electrify network.

 

[HtownEV329]

Does anyone know if regular destination chargers are able to be used? Or is SUPERCHARGERS specifically banned?

 

[Tam]

Does anyone know if regular destination chargers are able to be used? Or is SUPERCHARGERS specifically banned?

Non-Fast DC charging is fine. That means AC charging like 120 V AC or 240 V AC including HPWC (Tesla Destination Chargers) is fine.

 

[Tam]

I've read posts from people who could still CHAdeMO charge even though Supercharging was disabled. I've seen other posts where people couldn't DC fast charge at all. It's worth borrowing an adapter from someone and checking.

If you know how to write a computer code, you can re-enable the DC Fast Charging including Supercharging. However, that is not legal and Tesla can sue even if you only use non-Tesla DC Fast charging from third parties:

"Tesla made the controversial decision to ban salvaged models from using its charging network in early 2020. It claimed it did so for safety purposes and added that if any salvaged vehicle was found to have been modified to enable Supercharging or fast-charging through third parties, it could take legal action and seek compensation."


“Tesla reserves the right to deactivate Supercharging capability on any vehicle we believe would be unsafe. If a vehicle is found to have been modified to enable Supercharging and/or fast-charging through third parties, Tesla may take legal action and seek compensation.”

 

[PanchoQ]

I have the Lectron CCS1 to Tesla Charging Adapter which came reccomended by a friend who uses it on the electrify network.

Have you tried it?

 

[PanchoQ]

The car and the charger would talk to each other to get the correct maximum settings.

A Tesla should work fine with 350 kw charger even if the car itself does not have that much capability.

Have you tried it? They say the Chaedmo adapter is going away and the CSS is taking its place at fast chargers.

 

[buckets0fun]

They say the Chaedmo adapter is going away and the CSS is taking its place at fast chargers.

It’s not. Plenty of cars out with chademo equipped. That being said, It is slower than CCS.

 

[shad9876]

Does anyone know if regular destination chargers are able to be used? Or is SUPERCHARGERS specifically banned?

Did you test this out after receiving the adapter?

 

[bankhi5000]

Hi everyone,

Long story short, I got into a fender bender that didn't seem that bad on my '18 75D and ended up buying it back and repairing it. It's been driving great for the last couple of years and have been receiving updates like normal. However, I recently tried to supercharge and found out my vehicle was flagged. I rarely use this but would like to find a solution in case I need it. Are their currently any options to discuss this with Tesla or plead my case to restore? I apologize if this has been asked but they're weren't many detailed answers. Thanks again.

Hi I have salvage Tesla model 3 can I charge super charge in other than Tesla like EVgo or electrify of America supercharging station I bought ccs1 adapter but it is not working any idea how to charge ?

 

[Big Earl]

Hi I have salvage Tesla model 3 can I charge super charge in other than Tesla like EVgo or electrify of America supercharging station I bought ccs1 adapter but it is not working any idea how to charge ?

For starters, we're going to need some more information

• What year is your car?
• Which CCS adapter did you buy?
• What errors does the car display when you try to charge with your CCS adapter?
• If you go to Car Menu > Service > Additional Vehicle Information, what does it say next to "CCS adapter support?"

 

[karkrazy]

Hi I have salvage Tesla model 3 can I charge super charge in other than Tesla like EVgo or electrify of America supercharging station I bought ccs1 adapter but it is not working any idea how to charge ?

When you say you bought a CCS1 adapter and it’s not working, what do you mean? Where have you tried it?

What year is your M3? Is CCS enabled?

 

[bankhi5000]

When you say you bought a CCS1 adapter and it’s not working, what do you mean? Where have you tried it?

What year is your M3? Is CCS enabled?

I tried it no EVgo and electrify America charging stations