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Both of the other answers are incomplete: In Europe, where there is only one DCFC standard, Tesla uses a standard connector but only allows Tesla cars to charg
by labcomputer 6y ago
Both of the other answers are incomplete:
In Europe, where there is only one DCFC standard, Tesla uses a standard connector but only allows Tesla cars to charge at superchargers (there is no way for drivers of other cars to pay or be billed for use of the station).
In the USA, where both CCS and Chademo are standards, Tesla uses their own proprietary connector (which is substantially more ergonomic than either CCS or Chademo). Tesla sells a Chademo adapter and a third party sells a CCS adapter, so Tesla cars can use third-party DCFC stations.
In both cases, only Tesla cars can use Tesla Superchargers.
- caf 6y agoIn Australia where both CCS2 and CHAdeMO are used (and even a small number of CCS1), Tesla uses the same connectors as it does in Europe (a modified Type 2 for Model S / X and CCS2 for Model 3).