Which charging adapter do I need?
The US is adopting NACS as its charging standard, but lots of chargers and EVs still use CCS. Eventually, almost every EV meets a plug that doesn't match its port. The right adapter fixes that. Each site page on DCFC Tracker tells you when one is needed; this page explains which one to get.
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My car has a CCS port
Most non-Tesla EVs sold before ~2025
- You need a NACS adapter to fast-charge at Tesla Superchargers open to all EVs.
- No adapter needed at Magic Dock Superchargers, where the CCS adapter is built into the plug.
My car has a NACS port
Teslas and new native-NACS EVs
- You need a CCS adapter to fast-charge at CCS plugs on Electrify America, EVgo, and most other networks.
- Older Teslas (pre-2021 Model S/X) also need Tesla's CCS retrofit before any CCS adapter will work.
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Thunderstorm
CCS1 charger to NACS vehicle — DC fast charging for Teslas & NACS EVs
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Home charging & vehicle-to-load
AC (Level 2) adapters for home and destination chargers, plus vehicle-to-load kit.
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Thunderstorm Lite
CCS1 charger to NACS vehicle — AC only (Ford Pro & GM PowerShift chargers)
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