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Tesla launches new 'universal wall connector' that puts the charging world on notice (electrek.co)

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Tesla has launched a product: the Tesla Universal Wall Connector. The product is perfect for non-Tesla EV buyers in North America.

The product is inspired by Tesla’s Magic Dock, a new adapter integrated into Supercharger stations. The Magic Dock serves as the receptor for the Supercharger handle, but when unlocked by a non-Tesla EV owner, it sticks to the connector, gets out of the charging stall, and acts as a CCS adapter.

Now Tesla is doing the same thing, but for home charging and commercial level 2 charging.

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Headline is a bit sensational, but having a single charger that can charge any EV at home without an adapter is really helpful and could convince tesla and non tesla owners, as well as businesses that provide charging for customers to consider it over other options.

Edit: I often see a mix of Tesla and JS1772 chargers at l2 spots, now they could all be just this.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It's is an adapter though, just designed to stick in the base or nozzle. Maybe it has some kind of locking mechanism so it doesn't get lost.

Not a bad design, don't get me wrong, but mostly I'm annoyed at that ridiculous headline. It's not exactly revolutionary, just putting together 2 things that already exist.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Ya, the locking mechanisms would be a big part of it.

I've had people unplug my car to charge theirs when I use an adapter out in the world. It's impacted me trips before :(

The adapter can't be stolen as that's locked to the car, but in this case you wouldn't be able to unplug the car now.