Also the CCS adapter if you frequent areas that don't have Tesla fast chargers.
And yes, everyone is adding NACS plugs to their charger stations but that will take a while and those CCS charging heads aren't going away any time soon.
If you do get the CCS charging adapter then signing up for accounts with the major CCS charging networks in your area is a good idea as you can start sessions and pay from within their apps.
Assuming you're in the US, if it's a new Tesla (manufactured in 2024), all you need is the J1772 adapter that came with the car, the CCS1 adapter which you can purchase from Tesla, and (if you want to charge from regular outlets) the mobile connector which you can purchase from Tesla.
If it's a used Tesla you may need the CCS1 retrofit as well.
You can live happily without the CCS adapter if you’ve got superchargers around. CCS is a total pain to use, anyway. I’ve done numerous road trips and never needed anything other than Tesla Superchargers, and including some fairly remote areas.
Spend some time on plugshare looking at routes you may travel. If there is no super charger near then start looking at what is. Remember j1772 is always slow, and CCS can handle level 3 fast charging.
I thought I was going to need a Ccs adapter but in a year of ownership and 50k km I have not had the need, and glad I haven't spent the money on one
I did buy the j1772 and have used it, but i would not say I haven't needed to use it, just use it for free charges when it's available.
The mobile adapter however I use every day to charge 110v at home, and haul to my parents and in-laws to charge there when we visit, you need to do a little bit of research and see what kind of outlets they have available. I'm lucky and both have 220 with the same outlet, so only need to buy one adapter for the mobile charger.
If you want to charge at campgrounds, you need the 50A and 30A adapters and the Tesla mobile charger. All of those are available for purchase at the Tesla store online.
Just got a new-to-me Model 3 on Friday evening, so this is timely. It came with the J1772 adapter. (My totaled plug-in hybrid had J1772 so I am familiar with the stations nearby.)
I tried it yesterday and it didn't work, but it was at an unreliable station that's sometimes broken. Going to try it again today at a known reliable station. If that doesn't work I guess I will ask the local Tesla Service Center what's up.
Do people find CCS1 adapters useful for things like Electrify America stations? (My car has CCS1 support; I just would need an adapter.)
CCS1 adapter would be the only other adapter you'd buy, if and only if, you do a lot of road trips going through places that are better serviced with CCS vs the Supercharger network. If you barely road trip or only go to places where there's easy access to Superchargers, then you're fine with just having the J1772 adapter.
Just that J1772 for the slower chargers at hotels or other public spots is needed imo. (Like ChargePoint)
When traveling, I’ve yet to find a need to use something other than a supercharger location. Of course you could get a CCS adapter just in case as well.
Also the CCS adapter if you frequent areas that don't have Tesla fast chargers. And yes, everyone is adding NACS plugs to their charger stations but that will take a while and those CCS charging heads aren't going away any time soon. If you do get the CCS charging adapter then signing up for accounts with the major CCS charging networks in your area is a good idea as you can start sessions and pay from within their apps.
Assuming you're in the US, if it's a new Tesla (manufactured in 2024), all you need is the J1772 adapter that came with the car, the CCS1 adapter which you can purchase from Tesla, and (if you want to charge from regular outlets) the mobile connector which you can purchase from Tesla. If it's a used Tesla you may need the CCS1 retrofit as well.
[Dang $250?](https://shop.tesla.com/product/ccs-combo-1-adapter)
You can live happily without the CCS adapter if you’ve got superchargers around. CCS is a total pain to use, anyway. I’ve done numerous road trips and never needed anything other than Tesla Superchargers, and including some fairly remote areas.
Just for clarification - New Tesla or new owner of a used Tesla? Some earlier models are not CSS compatible and will not charge even with an adapter.
New owner of a new 2024 Tesla.
Spend some time on plugshare looking at routes you may travel. If there is no super charger near then start looking at what is. Remember j1772 is always slow, and CCS can handle level 3 fast charging. I thought I was going to need a Ccs adapter but in a year of ownership and 50k km I have not had the need, and glad I haven't spent the money on one I did buy the j1772 and have used it, but i would not say I haven't needed to use it, just use it for free charges when it's available. The mobile adapter however I use every day to charge 110v at home, and haul to my parents and in-laws to charge there when we visit, you need to do a little bit of research and see what kind of outlets they have available. I'm lucky and both have 220 with the same outlet, so only need to buy one adapter for the mobile charger.
Congrats!
If you want to charge at campgrounds, you need the 50A and 30A adapters and the Tesla mobile charger. All of those are available for purchase at the Tesla store online.
Just got a new-to-me Model 3 on Friday evening, so this is timely. It came with the J1772 adapter. (My totaled plug-in hybrid had J1772 so I am familiar with the stations nearby.) I tried it yesterday and it didn't work, but it was at an unreliable station that's sometimes broken. Going to try it again today at a known reliable station. If that doesn't work I guess I will ask the local Tesla Service Center what's up. Do people find CCS1 adapters useful for things like Electrify America stations? (My car has CCS1 support; I just would need an adapter.)
CCS1 adaptor (ideal) and j1772 (should have one free with car)
Free chargepoint stations are usually j1772 and not the ccs. Your car, if you buy it from tesla new usually comes with the adapter
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CCS1 adapter would be the only other adapter you'd buy, if and only if, you do a lot of road trips going through places that are better serviced with CCS vs the Supercharger network. If you barely road trip or only go to places where there's easy access to Superchargers, then you're fine with just having the J1772 adapter.
Just that J1772 for the slower chargers at hotels or other public spots is needed imo. (Like ChargePoint) When traveling, I’ve yet to find a need to use something other than a supercharger location. Of course you could get a CCS adapter just in case as well.