Best NACS adapter for the Mach e?

[kdonnel]

Regarding the OP's original question, as answered by others, there are none available yet.

On a related thread, I suppose Tesla does manufacture the Magic Dock, which is an existing physical adapter that the Mach-E can use to access the SuperCharger. Thus, they *can* build one (at an unknown cost). And Tesla is currently providing charging at V3 SuperChargers to Mach-Es, so their software can already work with the existing Mach-E software.

If Ford wants to build their own adapter and update all our cars' software to use the SuperChargers, hopefully, the fact Tesla is already providing charging to Mach-Es greatly improves the chance there will be no delays(?) beyond Spring 2024, e.g. "We haven't quite figured out how to do it yet".

I think the difference between the Magic Dock and what has been announced is support for plug and charge.

With the Magic Dock a non Tesla owner must use the Tesla app and have a Tesla account to initiate the charge.

With the adapter and software updates that were announced, a compatible Ford EV owner would just plug in and pay through the Blue Oval Charge Network.

Sponsored

 

[Izzle]

Here is hoping the Ford follows Rivian's lead and commits to providing adapters free of charge to current gen owners when they open up the Tesla fast chargers...

 

[dmastro]

In reality, the adapter is probably over engineered and probably won’t melt at 48A. But I would still switch to one that’s rated for 48A just to be safe.

Thanks for the education on this one. It turns out I've been using a 50A (I forgot I returned my Lectron after it experienced some connection issues and replaced with a TeslaTap), so I was a bit better off than I thought but still underrated. I received my new 60A TeslaTap adapter this week and have a lot more peace of mind. Plus now my wife and daughter each have their own adapter to keep with their car.

 

[generaltso]

Thanks for the education on this one. It turns out I've been using a 50A (I forgot I returned my Lectron after it experienced some connection issues and replaced with a TeslaTap), so I was a bit better off than I thought but still underrated. I received my new 60A TeslaTap adapter this week and have a lot more peace of mind. Plus now my wife and daughter each have their own adapter to keep with their car.

A 50A adapter actually isn't underrated. The 80% rule only applies to building wiring. External devices and adapters are rated by their manufacturer. So an adapter rated for 48A or higher of continuous use should be fine.

 

[dmastro]

A 50A adapter actually isn't underrated. The 80% rule only applies to building wiring. External devices and adapters are rated by their manufacturer. So an adapter rated for 48A or higher of continuous use should be fine.

Ah well then. Redundancy is a good thing.

 

[generaltso]

Ah well then. Redundancy is a good thing.

Yup, and going higher for future-proofing sure doesn't hurt either.

 

[Kamuelaflyer]

Ford wants to build their own adapter and update all our cars' software to use the SuperChargers, hopefully, the fact Tesla is already providing charging to Mach-Es greatly improves the chance there will be no delays(?) beyond Spring 2024, e.g. "We haven't quite figured out how to do it yet".

Tesla is designing the adapters for CCS vehicles under the agreement with Ford (and presumably everyone else). They’ll be manufactured by a third party and then distributed in whatever manner and method the wizards of Dearborn decide upon. Ford is responsible for the software changes needed, if any, for their BEVs.

Sponsored