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I's absolutely true that Tesla's EV connector is better than CCS, and it's a pity that Tesla lost that battle. But it's also true that USB-C with PD is better
by dreamcompiler 4y ago
I's absolutely true that Tesla's EV connector is better than CCS, and it's a pity that Tesla lost that battle.
But it's also true that USB-C with PD is better than the alternatives in its space so occasionally the committees get things right.
- phkahler 4y ago>> I's absolutely true that Tesla's EV connector is better than CCS, and it's a pity that Tesla lost that battle. Currently working at a company that makes CCS chargers. Can confirm the standard is an absolute shit show, the cables are heavy, and the plugs are a giant pain in the ass. But hey, it's the standard so that's what we make. Oh, and why TF do we have a PowerLine Communication chip to talk to the vehicle over (non-power) signal wires? A few CAN messages would have done the job. One of the stupidest communication standards ever.
- dreamcompiler 4y agoTesla's connector uses CAN over signal wires, and it uses the same power pins for both AC and DC which makes the connector light and sleek. If you think VHS is worse than Betamax, CCS is more worse than Tesla's connector.
- kylecordes 4y agoI wonder if 50 years from now we will all still be stuck with the comically awful CCS.