Best NACS adapter for the Mach e?

[Swanlee]

Any concensus on the best NACS adapter? Will the one offered by Ford be better then aftermarket?

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[GuliblGuy]

Currently the only adapters are for slower Lvl 2 charging. For DC fast charging at superchargers Ford/Tesla will be offering/selling us an adapter for that. There is no known timeline for them to be offered, just guesses.

For charging at Lvl 2 destination chargers most people use one of these 2 brands

https://ev-lectron.com/products/lec...jhSo9hlVniWoB6g2MhvdBNKT8ysh6TVoaAgBnEALw_wcB

https://www.amazon.com/TeslaTap-Min...cphy=9031602&hvtargid=pla-1183923580538&psc=1

This thread is discussing when the fast charger adapter might come
https://www.macheforum.com/site/threads/nacs-adapter-coming-when.28704/

 

[eleven24]

Even though the adapters mentioned above are for L2 charging, they're very good to have in your car. Especially if you're traveling and staying at a hotel, of which a lot have a NACS L2 free charger.

 

[njb]

I have a mini TeslaTap and it works great. We have a Tesla charger at home and it's the only way I have charged. Looking forward to seeing what the adapter options might be for supercharging.

 

[Amazonkers]

Currently the only adapters are for slower Lvl 2 charging. For DC fast charging at superchargers Ford/Tesla will be offering/selling us an adapter for that. There is no known timeline for them to be offered, just guesses.

For charging at Lvl 2 destination chargers most people use one of these 2 brands

https://ev-lectron.com/products/lec...jhSo9hlVniWoB6g2MhvdBNKT8ysh6TVoaAgBnEALw_wcB

https://www.amazon.com/TeslaTap-Min...cphy=9031602&hvtargid=pla-1183923580538&psc=1

This thread is discussing when the fast charger adapter might come
https://www.macheforum.com/site/threads/nacs-adapter-coming-when.28704/

We should be buying the 60A one if we buy the Tesla tap mini correct? In case the destination charger is more than 40A?

I assume no issues with the lectron 48A or Tesla tap mini 60A?

 

[VegStang]

This is a good point for the near future. I recently stayed at a hotel in Hollywood and the only working chargers (others were still being installed) were teslas. Not a big deal as there were nearby EAs, but being able to access L2 tesla's would have been nice and convenient.

Even though the adapters mentioned above are for L2 charging, they're very good to have in your car. Especially if you're traveling and staying at a hotel, of which a lot have a NACS L2 free charger.

 

[RickMachE]

Any concensus on the best NACS adapter? Will the one offered by Ford be better then aftermarket?

There is no aftermarket NACS adapter for a Supercharger.

 

[Deleted member 9461]

https://ev-lectron.com/collections/ev-adapters/products/lectron-tesla-to-j1772-adapter-white

fan of the extra cable in the event (level 2) charging some entitled Tesla owner needs to get Bruce Lee'd.

 

[generaltso]

https://ev-lectron.com/collections/ev-adapters/products/lectron-tesla-to-j1772-adapter-white

fan of the extra cable in the event (level 2) charging some entitled Tesla owner needs to get Bruce Lee'd.

That would not be appropriate for the MME because it’s only rated for 40A.

 

[dmastro]

That would not be appropriate for the MME because it’s only rated for 40A.

I wouldn't say it is not appropriate, perhaps just not optimal. While it won't charge at the maximum 48A capable of the MME, it is compatible.

 

[generaltso]

I wouldn't say it is not appropriate, perhaps just not optimal. While it won't charge at the maximum 48A capable of the MME, it is compatible.

The MME doesn’t have any way to lower the amperage draw. If you use that adapter with a Tesla destination charger that can supply 48A, that adapter could melt or catch fire. That’s beyond not optimal in my opinion.

 

[dmastro]

The MME doesn’t have any way to lower the amperage draw. If you use that adapter with a Tesla destination charger that can supply 48A, that adapter could melt or catch fire. That’s beyond not optimal in my opinion.

My understanding, from the inventor, is that the connecter limits the draw to 40A. I've been using it with my MME without issue.

 

[generaltso]

My understanding, from the inventor, is that the connecter limits the draw to 40A. I've been using it with my MME without issue.

It‘s just an adapter. It doesn’t limit the draw. I suggest you stick to destination chargers that you know are set for 40A or less.

 

[dmastro]

It‘s just an adapter. It doesn’t limit the draw. I suggest you stick to destination chargers that you know are set for 40A or less.

He could be wrong, but my MME is drawing 40A when using the connector with my 48A Tesla wall charger. Wouldn't it be drawing 48A if there was no limiter? I'm certainly not an electrical expert, so asking genuinely.

 

[generaltso]

He could be wrong, but my MME is drawing 40A when using the connector with my 48A Tesla wall charger. Wouldn't it be drawing 48A if there was no limiter? I'm certainly not an electrical expert, so asking genuinely.

Is the Tesla charger on a 60A circuit and set to 48A? The charging rate is negotiated between the car and the EVSE. The adapter does not have the ability to negotiate.

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