How to Unlock Thousands of More Fast Chargers for Your Tesla!

[@aslye]

(Sponsored) Download the EVgo app to unlock thousands of fast chargers for your Tesla: www.evgo.com/tesla Get the Tesla CCS adapter: shop.tesla.com/product/ccs-combo-1-adapter

[@johnpoldo8817]

Tesla introduced this adapter a year ago and I immediately bought one to use like a “spare tire”. But, Tesla Superchargers are located everywhere we road trip and Tesla prices are lower. Sadly, I’ve never used it. This video is making me try it to ensure it works.

[@kevinpond8422]

EVgo should consider replacing the session fee with an idle and/or congestion fee. Prices shouldn’t encourage people to charge longer than necessary.

[@MedicBarr911]

6/10 for Orange Chicken??? this might be the first video I may have to dislike.... hahaha jk love you and your videos (and orange chicken!) =]

[@Geckogold]

You really come to appreciate Tesla's dedication to design when you use a Supercharger compared to CCS. NACS is just so much easier to use due to its smaller size, while CCS is fairly large and clunky to operate.

[@anna-vn8cc]

Are you also a shareholder with Tesla

[@b4804514]

Make sure your Tesla is CCS capable. It is in the software under vehicle information. It will not work otherwise

[@BrandonDoyleMN]

I’d consider this if alternatives were cheaper but paying $250 for something to use less reliable charging networks and pay more doesn’t make a lot of sense. It’d be nice to have for road trips in the off chance that a supercharger isn’t available but between the growing network and other manufacturers now switching to the NACS I think I’ll just wait it out

[@Resist4]

I agree!

[@gbinman]

I have and carry the adapter but haven't used it. I considered it cheap insurance.

[@BrandonDoyleMN]

That’s a good way to look at it

[@tomsullivan2907]

Andy, Great video, thanks I hadn't set that up but watching you I got my phone and set up my EVgo app. I'm ready to try it out and my Tesla adapter.

[@angelsl2271]

However, it is a very good option to be able to go to an EV go charging station when you’re about to run out of charge and there’s no Tesla charging station nearby. Definitely a plus.

[@dmob10]

Same thing I was thinking. The cost of EVGo and EA always seem to be way higher than superchargers. By my home it’s significantly more expensive than the supercharger network.

[@wolfgangn.2020]

I bought mine from Amazon for 65$!! Rated for 250kwh

[@austinwilliams3263]

Good luck finding an EVgo station that isn’t full of broken chargers

[@markwaters5578]

Big Island, here. The fastest charger on the island is 50kwh, and they barely maintain them (Shell). I do have the adapter though. I would say it's essential here. Tesla should offer it at time of purchase for those areas without superchargers (hint, hint). The Big Island would certainly benefit from having a couple of them even the slow 150's.

[@calebcohen1355]

A little bit? 59c vs 39c - 50% surcharge (plus $1 session fee) + $250 to buy adapter + your membership fee if you bought one Unless you live somewhere with constant wait times at Tesla chargers, I can't see this being useful for anyone tbh

[@richardmorin4518]

I bought the CCS adapter and like you I’ve never used it however, I’m thinking of it like a spare tire. You’ll be super glad you have it if you need it.

[@Aundra34]

I have it, but I've never used it. I live in Atlanta, and my nephew played football at Centre. I bought it because of your suggested reason for using it as a kind of spare tire for more options.

[@The_DuMont_Network]

Wow! You found an EVGO charger in working condition! Hope you went and bought a lottery ticket. i've got an adapter, guess I should give it a shot.

[@AlanHerrlich]

Looks like you can’t get model 3 or y retrofits (yet) if your car doesn’t already support it. This is the msg I get when I try to purchase the adapter “THIS ACCESSORY REQUIRES A SERVICE RETROFIT (CURRENTLY AVAILABLE FOR MODEL S AND MODEL X). SCHEDULE SERVICE IN THE TESLA APP.”

[@vinhhuynh1426]

Supercharge with NACS is so much more convenient to charge for the road trip .

[@gbinman]

that "chicken" should be in quotes

[@vxnova1]

I bought one only used it once, and then I had to drive out of the way just to test it, Tesla superchargers are so prolific that I don’t think I’ll ever need it,

[@ezpoppy55]

I got the Tesla CCS adaptor some time ago. I’ve used it a couple times, mainly out of convenience than necessity. Worked flawlessly at the EA stations I’ve used. Summer of ‘22, we took my wife’s VW ID.4 PRO to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. The trip went smoothly, though after we left St George UT, we traveled some very remote roads (read: no chargers) until we got to Kanab UT. We plugged into the ChargePoint there at the community center before heading down to an RV campsite near Jacob Lake. We plugged into the RV 240 volt outlet at our site for our several day stay. Same thing when we moved to Zion NP. RV outlets are an undiscussed, but very valuable, resource for EV charging! Point being, if I want to take my ‘21 M3 SR+ on that trip, the adaptor would give me the confidence to do it! Great video, Andy! 👍🏼

[@trex2092]

Thank you for mentioning that Jacob Lake has power. Is it 14-50 or 30 Amy 120v?

[@anna-vn8cc]

Wow 0:18

[@anna-vn8cc]

Are you also a shareholder with Tesla

[@Trebonds]

Here in Denmark we don't have this problem ...All Teslas here have Type 2 + CSS plugs .. and nearly 99% of all chargers use the same standard.

[@Pete35vail]

What is going on with Tesla insurance? Are they still expanding and what are the states?

[@mikesamyn7054]

I bought one at a discount from Tesla when they first came out but never used it. Thanks for the tip on the EVGo app for Tesla. Good to know you had a smooth experiance less the chicken.

[@TheTekSone]

Thanks Andy! This gives me something to go by. I live in NV and there is are Tesla superchargers just about everywhere with the closest being 2 miles from me. I often wonder what other chargers charge for use and if I should stick with Tesla superchargers or try some other chargers like EVGo and ChargePoint. 9 out of 10 EVgo chargers in Vegas are closed temporarily. So not in a hurry to buy a CCS1 adapter. The Tesla supercharger by me is currently: 16 stalls @ 250kW Max, I charge up during my lunch break so I can get Early bird prices Early bird 10p - 11a @ .20¢ kWh On-Peak 11a - 6p @ .31¢ kWh Off-Peak 6p - 10p @ .25¢ kWh

[@NRV44]

I have been using Tesla since 2015 till now and I have NEVER used any other chargers besides Tesla Superchargers. There are enough superchargers out there that you barely need anything else. The only other one I have used is plug-in regular 120/220 volt chargers at digestion, such as hotel ect. Hopefully, EVGo Survive.

[@Viraaj1KSP_]

I Live in Europe and the Superchargers here are in CCS just like the Entrance of the Charger so I don't need it. If I need I know where to find, lol.

[@Resist4]

I thought about buying this adapter but since the NACS will be adopted by every car maker soon, that means all charging stations will include it. So there will be no need for this adapter. But EVGO charges a $1 session fee, they are expensive and limit you to one hour? WTH?!

[@RicardoCostaCiabotti.]

As produtoras de carregadores e as usinas geradoras deveriam fazer preços moderados ao povo sem crescer o olho da cobiça !!!

[@bobkoch3513]

How do you warm the battery up if there are no superchargers nearby to put in the system for computing the range warmups, which is really the only reason I would use it.

[@okeedoak2]

Something like S3XY Buttons will work.

[@BrianPoppe]

I got this adapter because I have a free CCS charging at work, which is also my gym. I can go from 10% to my 80% max in less than an hour while I’m working out. Because of this, I spent under $100 on charging in 2023. I have yet to plug in at home, simply because I don’t need to. Why pay if I get it for free?

[@Mumuheh]

Actually if you find 3rd party ccs to tesla adapter is way cheaper. Thanks to no copy right to oem factory. You could easily find better deal from like taobao jd temu... But the chademo one is opposite. Japan make it high price Coz copy right. Chademo to Tesla adapter is more than $600 ，with only 50kw charging speed.

[@RobertWelchman]

I use mine regularly because there are certain Electrify America stations that are cheaper per kwh than Tesla! I have found that the EA chargers that their cost rate is $/minute tend to offer a better $/kwh conversion.

[@teslatalk42069]

Even in the slow to adopt state of Alabama we have plenty of superchargers. I would never have a use for the major unreliable 3rd party chargers

[@davide9427]

Great video! I also bought the adapter from Tesla, thinking the same as you, Andy, that it would be good insurance. I tried it once at the Electrify America in Palm Springs CA and could never get it to work, despite plugging in, unplugging, waiting, trying again, for about 10 minutes. I finally just gave up. I should probably try at an EVgo station to see if my 2022 Model S will charge.

[@edwingroen2028]

Hi Andy, thanks for the video. Question, do you always need an app or can you also swipe a Credit card on the charger without the need of an app?

[@k8923]

72kw is pretty slow really. Once you use the high speed tesla superchargers, the older 72kw chargers are a drag. Charging that could take 12 minutes takes around 30 minutes. The only time I traveled to a place that didn't have Tesla chargers, I used the mobile charger with a 30amp adapter at a camp ground. Worked fine in a pinch.

[@donvale753]

It shouldn't be any harder to use any company's charger than it is to fuel an ice car. Just as you can earn discounts for enrolling in a gas company's loyalty program, you should be able to enroll in a charger company's program and then you should be able to simply plugin and charge WITHOUT requiring any cell phone app or credit card. Also, the requirement to use the tesla app to precondition battery and navigate using phone app is also pathetic and won't work if there is no nearby Tesla charger. The all Tesla experience is so superior.

[@kurtziegler8779]

Unless you only travel on interstate or similarly major highways it's not at all rare for there to be no superchargers along your route. Several of my regular routes in the west wouldn't be possible if I had to rely solely on superchargers. I use my adapter often and wouldn't have purchased a Y if it wasn't an option. The apparent lack of this option for the cybertruck would be a deal breaker if I had any interest in it in the first place. Oh and thanks for the video, I had not heard about EVGo's Autocharge+. I've only used EVGo a few times but my success rate has been 100%. Compared to more like 50% of the time having to contact support to get a charge going with Electrify America, by far the worst...

[@sergiuvlad88]

In Europe all Teslas have CCS2 ports by default but the US Tesla connector looks less bulky, not sure why they didn't agree on a standard in the US as well.

[@XEONvE]

for me it was well worth it in TO. Tesla supercharger is too expensive. for 300CAD, i saved more than 2000 for the past 2 years.

[@danmitchell1143]

Yep, bought the CCS adapter as insurance over a year ago. Have not used it yet due to availability of SuperChargers. Great video and very informative.

[@Resist4]

Like insurance that only pays off if you have an accident, die or your house burns down. lol

[@john9663]

Yikes! Nearly 60 cents a KWH at EVGo....and nowhere as convenient as Tesla. Incidentally, the Tesla CCS adaptor was around $175 from Tesla a few months ago and is now $250. Sticker shock!

[@omaha42000]

I live in Nebraska. There are plentiful Tesla Superchargers along I-80 but if ever I ventured into very rural Northern Nebraska then my options are far more limited. Most of the CCS "fast" chargers are either 50 or 62.5 KW. Not great, but better than 120 VAC!!!! My 2021 MYLR doesn't have CCS compatibility. I guess I could add it if I wanted. 99% of my driving is local and all is well with that.

[@edl617]

The Tesla fast charging station near I-65 and the Gene Snyder now a days has 3 to 6 teslas charging.

[@jeffturff]

Would love to see you review that Rivian and the charging experience at.a supercharger

[@stevelarrivee3512]

Look for MKBHD Rivian Supercharger. It’s MKBHD’s Rivian.

[@markweber5297]

WOW! $0.58/kWh. That's almost double what Tesla SC charge.

[@angelsl2271]

Expensive! Only cost me $14-$16 to fully charge my Tesla model three at the Tesla fast charger in California

[@zmarko]

I have a 2019, so I'd need to spend a bit more for the CCS retrofit to be able to charge at a CCS station. And now that everyone is going to be switching over to NACS/j3400, it's not worth it to me. Would be a waste of $450.

[@mmet6832]

In Canada, there are fewer Tesla chargers, particularly the further North you go. It’s necessary here. I can’t make it to my daughter’s college and back without it, in the winter. I can make it in the summer, if I don’t have any surprises. But any driving while there would be impossible.

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

I haven't finished the video yet but have a question: My 2013 Model S says it is not CCS compatible under my settings. Do I need a retrofit kit or does this just work out of the box?

[@laloajuria4678]

it says not compatible.....why would it work then? yes you have to pay for a retrofit.

[@guyg2005]

Nice to see you again. EV GO is too expensive. Hope you made some money on them.

[@wch2186]

If my math is right you are paying 60 per kw, ev go is very expensive

[@brentwilliams7941]

Won't all of these chargers be swapped over to NACS in the next year so this adapter will be useless?

[@mowcowbell]

Considering the CCS locations hardly get any maintenance, imagine how long it will be before the plug is changed to NACS?

[@ChuckMahon]

56 cents per Kwh ? Holy price gouge Batman!

[@disneymike3311]

.58 per kWh ouch😢

[@juanlarreynaga9888]

Exactly ... it adds up...

[@arechigaa3]

How much are you guys paying at home? I’m at .23 cents per kWh after 9pm here in Irvine, CA.

[@MichaelKirven]

I rented a Model Y in Fort Worth last year, and supercharging was 14 cents a kWh. Those EVGO prices are pretty high.

[@zmarko]

Andy, you should hardwire that radar detector. That would clean up that wire. And *I* would choose a different mounting position, but that's just personal preference. Lol

[@aslye]

That was temporary because I was in my wife’s Model Y. It’s a much cleaner install in my Model 3 👍

[@Holt0216]

Unfortunately CCS chargers are too unreliable.

[@melockavich9596]

fuck all that noise give me gas

[@EVunedited]

Will be a paper weight in 2 years

[@hyunkang4197]

Supercharging is expansive. This EVgo is even worse. Hybrid car is almost half cost price…

[@DRAKENAP]

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[@cdutch513]

absolutely not. 99% of the time more than 1 charger is broken at non-Tesla chargers. Plus with most OEMs adopting NACS, these chargers will retrofit NACS cords shortly.

[@inman586]

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[@mohmmedtolba]

I am surprised that this name is being mentioned here, I stumbled upon some of his clients testimonies on CNBC news last week..

[@Yanquetino]

Adapters (in either direction) will be necessary as EVs proliferate. I've had money sitting in my Tesla account to buy one of these for over a year -to no avail. Tesla has delayed availability time and time again for those who need a retrofit in their car. A year ago they said "by mid-2023." Then they changed it to "by the end of 2023." Now they state "in January 2024." So gawddamn typical of Tesla to put customers off like this. I'm fed up with the company -and its sick CEO.

[@TurdFergusen]

retrofit??? wtf are you on about its an adapter