NACS Adapter Now Available + Ford EV Owners Can Now Charge on Tesla Superchargers in U.S., Canada! 🙌

[frankietg]

Does anyone have any idea what Tesla's charging rates are like compared to other charger networks? I realize EV charging rates vary a lot depending on time and location but I'm wondering on average how they compare. It would be nice if there was a way to check the rates when planning a route especially if they are significantly more expensive than others for non-Tesla drivers.

On a side note I'm assuming that existing charging credits available on our accounts for the Blue Oval Network will not work at Tesla chargers even though they will be part of the network.

Using Ford’s plug and charge does not provide one with the preferred rates if you have an EA or Tesla ($12.99 monthly) membership. It’s cheaper for those with memberships to initiate the charge through those respective apps to get the member rate. Tesla’s member rate is .35 p/kWh. EA is .36 p/kWh. I believe it is the idea for Blue Oval to work at Tesla too, but unless things have changed, one doesn’t receive the member rate. That is why I avoid Ford’s Plug and Charge. Have things changed?

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[MoonRiver]

Photos of the adaptor, lots of them

 

[emersonsdad]

I saw this early and waited half an hr to do anything about it. Probably would been in the first 1K. Tried but the site was pretty much crashed then fell asleep. Woke up and reserved at 24k ??‍ Says July.

 

[Stanmckinney]

I reserved as soon as I got the email. Delivery says July.

 

[Eric_C_Boston]

Looks to be, ours has the SuperCharger update pending and only module listed is OBCC.

It should be. I got an OBCC update in FDRS and installed it on the 22nd. The part numbers match the ones given for the SuperCharger update.

 

[apwelsh]

Already ordered mine this morning. Can’t believe it actually happened.

 

[son of a swen]

 

[son of a swen]

Hopefully everyone will get along. (thank you Rodney King)
https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/thr...ging-at-california-tesla-supercharger.322078/

 

[son of a swen]

Tesla Extension Cord! https://www.evseadapters.com/products/tesla-extension-cord/

looks like the supercharger one is out of stock...,

 

[stealthytolkien]

Maybe they should be including a cable extension with the adapter.

I do not know if electrically it is safe to attach an extension cable to a charger that is carrying 480 Volts and up to 300A of current.

 

[stealthytolkien]

I am just going to say it - never once will I charge at a Supercharger (or continue charging at a supercharger) if and when I am making another EV (especially a Tesla) wait because of the cable length incompatibility. It’s not civilized to do that. And while I understand that it’s not my fault that the car has to take two spots, it’s common courtesy to not block someone from charging, plain and simple.

My strategy will be to always use Tesla stations as the absolute last resort, if I ever need to use fast charging.

 

[CalGal]

Press Release:

Today, Ford F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E retail customers are the first of any non-Tesla automaker to gain access to Tesla Superchargers across the U.S. and Canada.

According to a Cox Automotive Consumer Sentiment Study, lack of charging stations is the second largest barrier after price when it comes to purchasing an electric vehicle. As EV prices come down, improving access to reliable fast charging is critical to help more customers confidently choose an EV.

The 15,000+ available Tesla Superchargers more than double customer access to reliable DC fast charging on the BlueOval™ Charge Network.

Ford is saying thank you to its electric vehicle customers by making the Fast Charging Adapter available at no cost to new and existing customers enrolled in the BlueOval™ Charge Network through June 30, 2024. The adapter is required to charge at upgraded Tesla Superchargers. Ford retail EV customers are the first in the industry to have the opportunity to order the Fast Charging Adapter.

RESERVE FAST CHARGING ADAPTER LINK

Retail customers will be eligible to receive a complimentary adapter if ordered by June 30, 2024. Future Ford EV customers can purchase the adapter from Ford for $230 (including estimated tax and shipping).

Ford Pro commercial customers will be contacted this Spring by mail at the address registered with Ford Pro or via their Ford Pro account manager to order an adapter.

The BlueOval™ Charge Network provides one seamless stored payment account through the FordPass App, or Charge Assist App (soon to be "Public Charge") in the vehicle’s touchscreen, which eliminates the need for onsite credit card use. Once owners have created an account and activated Plug & Charge, Tesla Superchargers will support Plug & Charge with Ford EVs. This means customers simply have to plug in and charging will automatically start with charges managed through FordPass.

In the future, Ford will begin offering next-generation electric vehicles with the North American Charging Standard (NACS) connector built-in, eliminating the need for an adapter to access Tesla Superchargers.

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Just saw this posted on F150lightningforum!!

Go into the FordPass app and go under connected services from your account. You can now reserve the adapter. See below.

I can’t get through. Keeps crashing. Very frustrating, after waiting so long for this.

 

[son of a swen]

I do not know if electrically it is safe to attach an extension cable to a charger that is carrying 480 Volts and up to 300A of current.

Actually....either do I. In fact, I have never heard of anyone using one. Thought it was interesting.

 

[smoke20]

I didn't realize there was such variation across the U.S. I pay $0.11/kwh at home

Me too; this is the benefit of living in 'Fly-Over' land....

 

[Red Hawk]

Very excited! I'm hoping the adaptors ship earlier than the expected date. My order is estimated to ship in August 2024.

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