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The EV Owners' Guide To Charging Adapter Hell

We live in interesting times, so all EV owners should have at least one adapter at hand. But which one? Let us explain.

Ford’s Tesla Charging Adapter: The Fascinating Tech That Powers It

Ford’s Tesla Charging Adapter: The Fascinating Tech That Powers It

When Ford finished shipping its 140,000 complimentary Tesla charging adapters to its electric vehicle customers in the U.S., it bragged about the part's toughness in a dramatic video. It showcased the F-150 Lightning driving over the adapter. The little accessory emerged seemingly unscathed.

Lectron's Tesla Supercharger Adapter May Be In Big Trouble

Lectron's Tesla Supercharger Adapter May Be In Big Trouble

When Ford inked a deal with Tesla to adopt its charging standard for electric vehicles back in 2023, it was a watershed moment for the U.S. auto industry. One by one, all major car makers followed suit, giving their EV customers access to the gold standard of charging, the Tesla…

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Honda And Acura EV Owners Will Soon Get Tesla Supercharger Access

Honda and Acura electric vehicle owners in the United States should find it much easier to go on long road trips starting this summer. That’s because the Honda Prologue and Acura ZDX will gain access to the Tesla Supercharger Network in June.

Don’t Forget: Many DC Fast Charging Adapters Are Technically Prohibited

Using an adapter at a DC fast charging station in the United States is slowly becoming the norm. Whether it’s a Ford Mustang Mach-E charging at a Tesla Supercharger or a NACS-equipped Hyundai Ioniq 5 charging at an Electrify America DC fast charger, an adapter is involved.

Mercedes-Benz EVs Get Access To The Tesla Supercharger Network Today

Mercedes-Benz is the latest non-Tesla automaker to gain access to the Tesla Supercharger network in North America. Vehicle owners can top-up their cars’ batteries at Superchargers in the United States and Canada starting today.

These Automakers Are Next In Line To Get Tesla Supercharger Access

Road-tripping in a non-Tesla EV is about to get easier for more battery-powered vehicle owners in the United States. That’s because the list of non-Tesla automakers that will have access to what is widely regarded as the best DC fast charging network in the U.S. will soon double in size.

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Mercedes-Benz EVs In The U.S. Get Tesla Supercharger Access In February

Mercedes-Benz EVs In The U.S. Get Tesla Supercharger Access In February

Mercedes-Benz electric vehicle drivers in the United States will gain access to over 20,000 Tesla Supercharger stalls in the U.S. and Canada next month. The DC fast chargers will be integrated into the Mercedes me Charge service, where the German automaker is already offering access to its own High-Power Charging…

Lectron May Be Producing More NACS To CCS Adapters Than Tesla

Lectron May Be Producing More NACS To CCS Adapters Than Tesla

Lectron is producing 12,000 NACS to CCS adapters per week, the company said on Tuesday. The adapters will allow non-Tesla EV owners access to more than 2,400 Tesla Supercharger stations in the U.S. that house more than 28,400 charging ports, as per the latest figures from the Alternative Fuels Data Center.

Ford Begins Shipping New Tesla NACS Adapters To EV Customers

Ford Begins Shipping New Tesla NACS Adapters To EV Customers

Ford has started shipping a new charging adapter for its customers, which will allow them to plug in their electric cars at nearly 18,000 Tesla Superchargers across the U.S. That's in addition to the tens of thousands of non-Tesla charging stations in the country.

Lectron NACS To CCS1 Adapter Recalled Because It Could Unlatch While Charging

Lectron NACS To CCS1 Adapter Recalled Because It Could Unlatch While Charging

It’s one of the first third-party adapters that enables authorized non-Tesla EVs to charge at Superchargers. Now it's being recalled.

Should You Buy The Lectron V-Box 48-Amp EV Charger?

Should You Buy The Lectron V-Box 48-Amp EV Charger?

Our full video review of the Lectron V-Box is the most comprehensive review of the 48-amp electric vehicle charger available today.

Aptera Motors Confirms Use Of Tesla's NACS Charging Connector

Aptera Motors Confirms Use Of Tesla's NACS Charging Connector

Aptera Motors announced that its upcoming solar electric vehicle (sEV) will be equipped with the newly opened North American Charging Standard or NACS.

2 Surging Auto Parts Stocks with More Room to Run

2 Surging Auto Parts Stocks with More Room to Run

Despite lingering supply chain disruptions, the automotive parts industry is expected to grow significantly in the coming months on strong global demand. Thus, we think it could be wise to invest in fundamentally solid auto parts stocks AutoZone (AZO) and O’Reilly (ORLY), which have great upside potential. Read on.

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