How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love The NACS Adapter - CleanTechnica

The article "How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love The NACS Adapter" from CleanTechnica recounts the author's experience using a NACS (North American Charging Standard) adapter to charge a non-Tesla electric vehicle (a 2017 Chevy Bolt) during summer travels in the northeastern United States. The author highlights the challenges of relying on slower Level 2 chargers and the limited availability of fast chargers for non-Tesla EVs, which made longer trips time-consuming. With the introduction of NACS compatibility and an adapter, the author tested whether access to Tesla’s extensive Supercharger network, including newer V3 and V4 chargers capable of 250kW charging, would improve charging speed and availability. During the trip, the author describes the initial difficulties in getting the Tesla Supercharger to recognize the Bolt via the adapter, including multiple attempts to scan QR codes and move the vehicle to different charging spots. Ultimately, the adapter worked, allowing the Bolt to charge more quickly than