Tesla Wall Connector

[Marcelo Zanetti]

Hello All,
Yesterday I did an installation for a client (I am an electrician) of a Tesla Wall Connector charger and found a good opportunity to test out my Tesla adapter, since I haven't had a chance to try since receiving it...
Well, it did not work, It gave me a charging error code and the lights in the Lightning charge port started blinking red. I tried a couple of times with the same result.
Does anyone knows what could be the issue?
I have two guesses--- One, the Tesla Wall Connector home charger is not compatible with our adapter; Two, my adapter is faulty.
I'll stop at a Tesla charger later today to test it, but in the meanwhile would like to have your opinions.
Thanks in advance for your input...

Marcelo

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[Vulnox]

What Tesla adapter? There is NACS to CCS1, which you use at Superchargers, and there are NACS to J1772, which you would use with the "wall connector".

They are not interchangeable. If you are trying the NACS to CCS1 adapter you got from Ford for SuperChargers it won't work. You need to get something like a TeslaTap or A2Z NACS to J1772 adapter.

If you are using a NACS to J1772, I read there is a compatibility mode that may need to be enabled on the wall connector, it's outlined in the manuals.

https://energylibrary.tesla.com/doc...UID-93D0B514-3A09-4487-818D-E9851B67E9DA.html

 

[Scorpio3d]

Hello All,
Yesterday I did an installation for a client (I am an electrician) of a Tesla Wall Connector charger and found a good opportunity to test out my Tesla adapter, since I haven't had a chance to try since receiving it...
Well, it did not work, It gave me a charging error code and the lights in the Lightning charge port started blinking red. I tried a couple of times with the same result.
Does anyone knows what could be the issue?
I have two guesses--- One, the Tesla Wall Connector home charger is not compatible with our adapter; Two, my adapter is faulty.
I'll stop at a Tesla charger later today to test it, but in the meanwhile would like to have your opinions.
Thanks in advance for your input...

Marcelo

Which adapter are you referring to?
The adapter that Ford gave us or the others you can purchase are for DCFC charging only!
There are other adapters you can purchase for NACS to CCS1 for AC charging.

 

[Marcelo Zanetti]

Thanks Vulnox for the reply. Yes, I tried the adapter that Ford sent us. So, now I know they are incompatible.
Thanks again,

Marcelo

 

[HOTAS]

Herein is the beauty of the Tesla NACS plug/cord.
That single plug/cord is capable of L1, L2 and DCFC,

If you use the NACS cord for any other EV, you need a J1772 adaptor for L1 and L2,
and a CCS1 adaptor (ford supplied) for (NACS) DCFC.
ie: Tesla Superchargers.

 

[Maquis]

Herein is the beauty of the Tesla NACS plug.
Thats single plug is capable of L1, L2 and DCFC.

Just like a CCS. And without the extra circuitry in the car to redirect the input for AC vs DC. Each has its advantages.

 

[HOTAS]

Just like a CCS. And without the extra circuitry in the car to redirect the input for AC vs DC. Each has its advantages.

CCS1 piggybacks on the J1772 plug with additional size, weight and “circuitry“ to accomandate DCFC charging and /or backfeed

CCS1 is big, heavy, 2 handed, unmanageable and requires more “circuitry” in both the unit and car. I’ve never seen the advantage of CCS1 over NACS.

 

[RickLightning]

Thanks Vulnox for the reply. Yes, I tried the adapter that Ford sent us. So, now I know they are incompatible.
Thanks again,

Marcelo

Right. You need this adapter - https://a2zevshop.com/collections/charging-adapters/products/a2z-stellar-plug?ref=Typhoon

 

[Madtroniks]

Lots of folks use a NACS Level 2 charger / Tesla destination chargers and pair it with an adapter to use it on their vehicle with J-1772 plug.

I would recommend the A2Z Stellar NACS to J-1772 adapter which is available for $92, compact build, has a built in lock, good customer service / warranty and overbuilt for futureproofing.

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You can use the same Tesla Find Us link to locate Tesla Level 2 destination chargers.

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For level 2 AC - I personally bought the 48 amp Lectron and gave it away to a forum member and prefer to use the 80 amp A2Z Stellar with built in lock and compact design.

I would recommend sticking with known brands like Lectron, A2Z and TeslaTap for your Level 2 AC adapter.

I would recommend the A2Z Stellar NACS to J-1772 adapter which is available for $92, compact build, has a built in lock, good customer service / warranty and overbuilt for futureproofing.

The level 2 adapter will pay for it self overtime by avoiding an expensive fast charge on the road every night while you sleep at the hotel with Tesla destination charging.

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Here is a good example of 10+ free level 2 AC Tesla destination chargers 8 kW - 16kW charging available at a grocery store only if you have an adapter. This is commonly found at malls, shopping center, movie theaters, etc.

The Rivian you see is using DCFC level 3 with an adapter

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