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Setec CCS to Tesla Adapter
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The adapter has a usb port but it's for updating the firmware, not for charging it, as far as I know
It is for both. But I think the manual says you should only need to charge it if it isn't used on a regular basis.
FMinMI
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So you are saying that after you updated to 2021.40.6, the Setec didn't work, and you are now working with them to get it working again?
Thank you.
softcoder
Member
Yes correct, we have a fix, just need permission to post it (i'm waiting for a reply from Setec) likely later tonight
MSHampton
Member
Wow, that was quick. Guessing that by this point they have a pretty good idea on where to start looking. Thanks for helping them out!
softcoder
Member
Here is the link for 163-1 which fixes the Setec adapter as of Tesla firmware 2021.40.6:
MSHampton
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softcoder
Member
FYI I have a 2020 AWD model 3 and still it does not have the needed chip for Tesla's new CCS1 adapter, I think most of us will need to pay for a retro fit, i would stick with chademo or Setec CCS1 adapter at this point (sadly chademo is no longer in the online store)
When was your Model 3 built? Was it an early 2020? (Like built in October of 2019?) You can check the sticker in the driver's door jamb for the month/year it was built.
In any case I think the Tesla CCS adapter, with retrofit, will likely cost the same, or less, than the SETEC adapter, and will work more reliably. It is just a matter of when Tesla makes it available.
Thx! My car just started to bug me to install 2021.40. Seeing as I absolutely needed the adapter the other night, no desire to lose the capability.
Why? You don't think that the retro-fit they developed, and are selling, for European S&X vehicles could be installed in North American S&Xs? (It is a box that goes inline with the charge port to handle the CCS communication.)
Edit: I guess maybe the adapter won't fit properly since it uses the little peg that sticks out and has to push against the car to lock the CCS cable to the adapter. So it might be possible that a different physical adapter will be necessary.
softcoder
Member
Europe and North America CCS are TOTALLY different. Europe is CCS2 and we are CCS1, different plugs and different protocol
Different plug? Yes. Different protocol? No.
MSHampton
Member
I just wish tesla would hurry up and act. A ccs1 adapter would likely double the charging opportunities for tesla owners. And in some cases make unreachable locations reachable. I know my Thanksgiving family trip tomorrow would not be possible feasable in my tesla without the setec adapter.
Haven't been following this thread in terms of whether the adapter works for anyone right now, but EA might be free in your area: Electrify America complimentary sessions (stations set.... I can confirm it's free in the Bay Area now. Using CCS w/my Bolt for free now.
stopcrazypp
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I'm guessing they are matching the Tesla offer:
Tesla Offers Free Holiday Supercharging in California - Tesla Motors Club
As I posted at Electrify America complimentary sessions (set to free) - My Nissan Leaf Forum:
"Got free juice at another EA station. That set had a screen that said "This charge is on us...", that they reserve the right to cancel or modify the offer at any time and that it runs from 3 am EDT Nov 24, 2021 to 3 am EDT Nov 29, 2021."
"Got free juice at another EA station. That set had a screen that said "This charge is on us...", that they reserve the right to cancel or modify the offer at any time and that it runs from 3 am EDT Nov 24, 2021 to 3 am EDT Nov 29, 2021."
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