Tesla switched to CCS as its primary charging standard with the introduction of the Model 3 and its Supercharger V3 in Europe.
To let Model S and Model X owners to use the developing CCS charging station networks, the carmaker released a CCS adapter.
In some areas, Tesla made the CCS to Type 2 (standard charge connector in Europe) converter available, but it never made a CCS adapter for its own custom connector, which the manufacturer uses for its vehicles in North America and a few other markets.
As a result, Tesla owners in North America are unable to use third-party charging networks that use the CCS standard, such as Electrify America.
Tesla revealed last year that such an adapter is on the way, and that it will launch in Korea in the first half of 2021.
The CCS adapter has been delayed, but Tesla has sent a new email to Korean owners stating that it will arrive this month.
Here's what Tesla had to say about the new adapter's release (translated from Korean via Reddit):
Announcement of the CCS Combo 1 Adapter
Charging your Tesla has never been easier. You can safe and fast charge your vehicle on public fast charging networks with the new CCS Combo 1 adapter.
[Date of Publication]
Tuesday, October 19th (Tuesday): Owners have first dibs on tickets (to be announced separately)
10/26 (Tuesday): Official Tesla Shop sales start * The release timetable is subject to change based on product customs clearance. Yes, there is.
Only the Model 3 and Model Y can use the CCS Combo 1 adapter.
It is not compatible with the Model S and Model X, and details on the release will be released once a compatibility analysis with domestic charging infrastructure has been completed.
299,200 (sale price) (tax included) approximately $250 USD
But it's unclear why Tesla is selling the adapter in Korea first, the CCS to Tesla's unique connector is expected to make its way to North America, where it will have a larger market.
The new adapter's introduction comes with Tesla's announcement that other automakers' electric vehicles will be allowed to charge on its Supercharger network.
Outside of Europe, where Superchargers currently use the CCS socket, electric vehicles will require a reverse version of this adapter.
As other EVs are added to the Supercharger network, it would make sense for Tesla to let Tesla users to use other public charging networks as well.
Tesla owners in North America could do so with a CHAdeMO converter purchased from Tesla, but the standard is declining, and most new fast-charging stations now use the CCS standard, which allows for faster charging.
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