I checked the Tesla website tesla.com/findus and noticed you can filter between “Tesla Superchargers” and “NACS partner” stations.
For those who have the free adapter from Ford, can you use it at any Tesla Supercharger, or does it only work at NACS partner stations?
You can’t use just any Tesla station, only the ones listed in the Tesla app. There are some near me that are Tesla-only. You might see signs that say ‘Tesla only,’ but if it’s in the app, you should be able to charge there.
I think it only works at V3 and V4 Superchargers. So no, not all of them.
Shiloh said:
I think it only works at V3 and V4 Superchargers. So no, not all of them.
Try looking through FordPass or set up a Tesla account and add your vehicle info. That should help. I haven’t had issues charging where it’s supposed to work, though I had to wait for my adapter like everyone else.
Shiloh said:
I think it only works at V3 and V4 Superchargers. So no, not all of them.
And not even all V3 and V4 chargers! Some of them are still Tesla-only.
Shiloh said:
I think it only works at V3 and V4 Superchargers. So no, not all of them.
This happened to me too.
I was excited to use one I’d seen for years, but it wasn’t in the Tesla or FordPass app. When I tried, it didn’t work.
Went to another one, and it worked perfectly.
You can check Tesla, PlugShare, or FordPass apps to see which chargers work.
Tesla and FordPass only show ones that are compatible with your car. PlugShare lets you filter to show the ones that will work with the adapter.
I drive about 1,000 miles a month for work. I don’t like paying Tesla, but I did the math and got the $13/month Non-Tesla Membership to get lower charging rates at V3 and V4 stations on my route. Tesla owners get mad when I take up two spots, but I don’t care.
@Fallon
Yeah, but Tesla drivers take up two spaces too when they charge at public stations.
Tried it for the first time this weekend.
One station near us worked perfectly, just plug in and go.
Another one on the road didn’t work at all. It had a ‘Tesla Only’ sign above it.
So it really depends. But when it works, it’s great.
@Harper
Same here. The charger near my house worked fine, but the one I tried at a highway stop wouldn’t start.
No, not all stations will work.
Get the Tesla app. It will show which chargers you can use. Just be aware that at some locations, people might not like non-Teslas taking up spots. Ford also charges more than Tesla for using their Superchargers. Tesla only lets you use five of them anyway.
You can’t use V2 Superchargers (they have a silver ring on the nozzle) or Urban Superchargers (smaller, white rectangle). Those use an older system and won’t work with the adapter.
Urban Superchargers are slow, and V2 chargers slow down if both spots are used.
CCS requires a more advanced computer in the station, so it’s not just a simple software update to make them compatible.
Funny how Ford and GM didn’t include support for Chademo when they easily could have. Now Tesla is opening up their network, and they’re stuck.
If the charger is on fire, probably best to find another one.
What ‘free’ adapter are you talking about? The only ones I’ve seen are $200 and out of stock.
Troy said:
What ‘free’ adapter are you talking about? The only ones I’ve seen are $200 and out of stock.
Ford sent free adapters to early buyers. I think you had to sign up before October last year (not 100% sure on the date).
@Kayla
Yeah, I got mine for free. Signed up as soon as they announced it.