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Interesting point to consider: This means that automakers themselves will be responsible for CCS adapters. Tesla isn't making them, third parties aren't making them (at least initially) This likely means the proof of functionality + safety testing is on the individual automaker. The...

Honestly, an adapter is no big deal. It also means you can charge at CCS-only stations for the foreseeable future where not all Tesla can charge.

I'm pumped, and a $200 adapter is a-ok in my mind. (though, it would be nice to to give existing owners some one-time credit or one-time break-even pricing) We just *really* need Tesla to be more open with the NACS patents and make them actually open.

Same. Under vehicle.. mid-pointish. I was originally thinking there was a metal spring clamp (maybe a boot clamp or something) rolling around on an axle shaft... i've been under there a few times looking around and shaking stuff but haven't seen anything. I guess I need to remove some panels.

Late to the rattle and squeek party. AC compressor cabin rattle when running hard Fixed. There's a ground strap rubbing/hitting the shock tower which attaches directly to compressor. Bend it out of the way Metal "jingling" at low speeds you hear outside Unknown Half Axel "slap" when...

Looking over the specs... The R1 Rivian do 220 kW max. * Supercharger v1 100kW * Supercharger v2 120kW * Supercharger v3 250kW * Supercharger v4 250kW (source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tesla_Supercharger) Of note... the V4 superchargers don't have space for a magic adapter thing...

There's like 10 sites with those. I'm not 100% on why they installed magic docks when most people are ok just buying a $200 adapter.

There's nothing fundamentally wrong with CCS (besides it being a chonky boi designed by a committee). The reliability issues aren't because of CCS's design, but because the largest CCS network (Electrify America) has zero interest in maintaining their network. * EA chargers (even at *busy*...

As someone *really* concerned about Tesla being a monopoly... I think as long as Tesla FULLY OPENS NACS with actual public licensing conditions, it's fine. They don't have to "give up" their charging network unless they really want to. Tesla deserves the ability to make money, while we...

No, I 100% agree. However one big thing CCS had going for it to be the winner was Ford and GM. With them moving over to NACS... the writing is on the wall that CCS is in big trouble in North America The key takeaway is to *not* be like Nissan with the Leaf. Nissan knew for *years* that...

dangit @docwhiz ! Beat me to it :CWL:

"Tis but just a flesh wound" -- CCS

Nah. it's dead mate. I personally really don't want NACS.. but with Ford and GM going NACS... CCS as a physical standard is dead moving forward in the US. Ford and GM are massive producers of vehicles and are most likely to be the "every person's EV". Bulk numbers win every time. RIP CCS: *...

I think it does, they're bolting all this stuff via the CCS protocol onto the NACS "physical standard". I personally hate the decision to move to NACS. The reason CCS is unreliable is because of the shit networks implementing it. It's not a problem with the physical connector. The thin NACS...

Ooh! This was originally supposed to be a VW dieselgate funded Chargepoint site. It looks like the permit is shifting to Rivian?

@Gdorff interesting, so there's zero resistance between ODB pins 8 / 16 and they're floating?

Great question. I just measured the MegaWatt Pro. It's 66mm from top load surface (ignoring the pin) to the bottom. The bottle jack port is 15mm deep. So roughly 51mm of real-world height. If @Mark_AZR1T stops hawking coupon codes, maybe he could grab his dimensions :D

LOL. Opposite goal, but glad sales are good :) I ended up getting the MegaWatt Pro simply because of the cheaper price while still supporting bottle jacks. I just did a tire rotation with them and they worked pretty well. Some random feedback: The MegaWatt Pro worked well... however I do...

One puck is enough to get by with to do a tire rotation on your own if you have a OEM plastic jack and puck in the back. You'll need two if you don't have the OEM tire change kit. However, if you want any 3rd party service shops to safely lift your vehicle on a commercial lift, you'll need...

This is why i'm salty lol. Hell, even $80 for 4 would be a reasonable price with a bunch of markup. The $200 price tag for 4 is what makes me a bit salty. Sure, it's a $90k truck... but you don't make money by blowing money out your ass at every opportunity. With all of that said... I...