On Dec 24, 2024, at 12:14?AM, Lou via groups.io <c1937@...> wrote:

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So in the US, I would need a CCS1 or NACS connector to access?
Level #3 charging. ? I would also need a Tesla or other charger's ???
credit card to activate the chargers. ? May anyone purchase these???
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On 12/23/2024 1:05 PM, Jeff Chan wrote:

On Mon, 2024-12-23 at 12:45 -0800, Lou via groups.io wrote:

Hi Jerry,
???? I know that Tesla has exclusive level #3 chargers.
Are there other makes that can use level #3 chargers.
With adapters, can they use Tesla chargers?? Are
there other makes of Level #3 chargers that any
make of vehicle can use?
???? Are public chargers pay per use or do they require
a subscription?
???? Thank you & Happy Holidays, ?? ???? Lou

Hi Lou,
Super quick answer, there are 3 major DC fast charging standards in
the U.S.:

CCS (J1772 + two DC fast charging pins; "Frankenconnector")
NACS (Tesla's standard)
Chademo

CCS public chargers have been inconsistent and most manufacturers have
decided to use Tesla's standard, in part because their Supercharger
network is the best. 
 
Chademo has become much less popular and is associated with Nissan.

So yes DC fast charging is widely available, and most cars will use
NACS for it.

Tesla charges energy fees that vary by state.  In some states it now
costs nearly as much as gas, though of course EVs have much less
maintenance.  EVs still work best charged at home, work, shopping.

Cheers,

Jeff C.



	
On Mon, 2024-12-23 at 13:05 -0800, Jeff Chan wrote:	
Tesla's Supercharging for Tesla cars, and possibly some others, is
seamless.  You drive up, plug in, and it's automatically charged to
the credit card on your Tesla account.
	
Others may use a mobile app.  In the old days they used wireless
cards, RFID key fobs (in some countries), etc.

Jeff C.
	
	

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