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A working physical adapter already exists at the Tesla Magic Dock test sites. What will take time is working out the vehicle communication and software issues with each OEM so you can plug and charge without using the Tesla app like at the test sites.

Personally I don’t believe range is the issue. With access to an extensive supercharger network like NACS and decent charging speed, I believe 250 miles of EV battery range is more than adequate since I like to stop every few hours anyway on a road trip. If you can’t achieve more range through...

I guess it depends on where you travel. Plan a CCS route from Pittsburgh to Charlotte. It’s 10.5 hours in the Taycan which includes 52 minutes charging at a Hyundai dealer in Charleston Chargepoint station if available. We have done it in 8 hours in our Model Y Performance many times with no...

only if Porsche does not gain access to the supercharger network (soon). I love the Taycan for all the reasons you stated, but I may go for a plaid since I need a road trip car

Nissan Embraces NACS for Future EV Models, Boosts Charging Options THE EV REPORT JULY 19, 2023 AUTOMOTIVE, ENERGY

Former Porsche US CEO Could Be Joining Rivian: Report https://www.yahoo.com/autos/former-porsche-us-ceo-could-170800962.html Maybe he was upset VAG has not adopted NACS yet

I'd like access to a supercharger in West Virginia since EA has none in that state.

Not sure if this article regarding VAG discussions with Tesla was referenced yet in this thread: https://electrek.co/2023/06/29/volkswagen-talks-tesla-adopt-nacs-connector/ Top comment by Daniel Colestock (Dan) Liked by 18 people Few realize that CCS-1...

I agree that a retrofit is unlikely and I have no problem with using/ buying an adapter (hopefully arriving around the same time as Ford, GM, Mercedes, adapter show up!) but I wonder if there may be an opportunity to “build in” the adapter to the Taycan if there is space behind the existing port?

From Techcrunch: Mercedes-Benz is the latest automaker to adopt Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS). Starting in 2024 Mercedes EVs will gain access to Tesla’s Supercharger network in North America. But Mercedes also announced today that the company is expanding its own charging...

I don’t think Porsche understands how bad the CCS charging network is. Just today at EA I plugged in and got the same “Charging Error please unplug” after 5 minutes trying to connect that I got last week. After retrying and calling EA who rebooted the charger -still no luck. This is a station...

Even though I have the 150kw option I’d be happy with 50kw that are plentiful and work.

I sent a version of the letter Daveo4EV penned on this topic to the President of PCNA who by the way resigned today. I copied the GM at my dealer who responded in an email: “At the Porsche dealer meeting last week Taycan charging infrastructure was a big topic. Porsche said in the next 6 months...

Volvo just joined the party at the Tesla superchargers. I'm writing this as I sit at an EA station for 20 minutes going from 45% to 85% maxing out at 96kw. Four chargers here with several "not available." Come on VW/Porsche follow daveo4EV reasonable request for the three AAA's (Access to Tesla...

I agree. Was thinking of the Macan EV for my wifes next car to replace her Model Y Performance that she loves. Gonna be a hard sell if she has to use the clunky CCS cable.

I emailed the GM at my Dealer and linked this thread. He responded immediately saying: "I will push this to Porsche!!!!! Thank you for sharing!". Maybe if we all do this it will convince them to move quickly on your suggestions above.

How can Porsche loyalists like us convince VW/Porsche to do this? Having an adapter for my Taycan would make it perfect knowing I can take road trips without worry.

Some good technical details of CCS and NACS in car differences in this YouTube video:

I wonder if Teslatap will introduce a DC knockoff of the Ford adapter that we can purchase. I already have a Tesla account since my wife has a Tesla. BTW is it NACS or NCAS?

That’s a good point. Why couldn’t we purchase the DC adapter from Ford and use it at a Tesla SC? Maybe it’s a software issue that Porsche would have to support. I hope Porsche is considering the same as Ford. Waiting for EA to get better will take years and frankly I like the NACS better than...