Tesla Universal Wall Connector now has Magic Dock!

[Crissa]

https://www.notateslaapp.com/news/1...-wall-connector-with-magic-dock-type-solution

This is pretty cool, and deals with compatibility with J-plugs in the box. I'm tempted to buy it.

-Crissa

 

[CyberGus]

https://www.notateslaapp.com/news/1...-wall-connector-with-magic-dock-type-solution

This is pretty cool, and deals with compatibility with J-plugs in the box. I'm tempted to buy it.

-Crissa

 

[Gurule92]

I'm holding out for v2something charger.

But if it's not out by the time the truck is officially out, I may have to pull the trigger on something.

 

[showmemo]

I just bought an adapter for my daughter to charge her ID4 from my Tesla charger... This is something that will be bought up quickly until everyone moves to the NACS standard.

 

[Beyond]

I thought the combo adapter was interesting at first glance. It's useful and surely the best choice for people who currently own a CCS1 vehicle. But for us Tesla owners it doesn't make as much sense. My case for instance: I own a tesla Model Y which is NACS. Next vehicle will be the Cybertruck which is NACS. By the time I need another vehicle CCS1 will most likely be joining CHAdeMO in the "thankfully gone" history books. In fact why anyone would buy an EV at this point that uses CCS1 is a mystery. Possibly masochism...

 

[Crissa]

I thought the combo adapter was interesting at first glance. It's useful and surely the best choice for people who currently own a CCS1 vehicle.

J1772 is not CCS. CCS is the Combined part of the charge system. J1772 is the AC plug. It's used for all sorts of short-ranged, hybrid, or project BEVs, since it's a very simple design. It's simpler even than the NACS plug, and cheaper.

But for us Tesla owners it doesn't make as much sense. My case...

...So you'll never be visited by, or sell to, anyone with an older, short-range, or hybrid vehicle?

-Crissa

 

[Beyond]

J1772 is not CCS. CCS is the Combined part of the charge system. J1772 is the AC plug. It's used for all sorts of short-ranged, hybrid, or project BEVs, since it's a very simple design. It's simpler even than the NACS plug, and cheaper.

Correct, I should have specified that it's only 1/2 (the AC part) of the CCS1 plug.

 

[Crissa]

Correct, I should have specified that it's only 1/2 (the AC part) of the CCS1 plug.

To be more specific, CCS combines the J1772 with DC. The J1772 existed prior to CCS.

-Crissa

 

[showmemo]

In my case, I have a family that likes to be unique... so, my daughter didn't want a model 3 because 'dad has one'...

 

[TheMachinewon]

https://www.notateslaapp.com/news/1...-wall-connector-with-magic-dock-type-solution

This is pretty cool, and deals with compatibility with J-plugs in the box. I'm tempted to buy it.

-Crissa

I purchased it , July 2024, they said it would handle the power feed from the CT, works well, I have a Rav4EV made by Tesla and a model3. So depending on who pulls in first they can use the charger. I currently run two chargers on the side of the house.

 

[CyberGus]

NOTE: The "magic" part is that the adapter is either locked into the main unit, or onto the charge cable. You can't separate it.

That's great, except for when the mechanism fails. This came up on TMC, where someone had the locking mechanism fail and were unable to detach the adapter from the charge cable. The solution from Tesla? Get a new UWC.

When I hang my charge cable, I reinsert it only halfway so as to not engage the adapter. Friction is still sufficient to hold it in place.