Tesla’s Charging System Is Superior to CCS Connectors: Analysis

November 21, 2022 By Aaem Joshi

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The Common Charging Standard plug that other EVs use has been deconstructed for visual comparison with the Tesla charging port and cable connector arrangement, commonly known as the North American Charging Standard. Without sacrificing specs, the NACS system turned out to be the more beautiful and lightweight option overall. In order to avoid the federal subsidy rules against proprietary connectors, Tesla has open-sourced its EV charging technology to any manufacturer or non-Supercharger network wanting to utilize it. In terms of argument, Tesla contends that their port and cable set, which it now refers to as the North American Charging Standard (NACS), is a more established and common technology that is superior to the Common Charging Standard (CCS) that the majority of other electric vehicles utilize. [caption id="attachment_64527" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] CCS Connectors

Image credit: Tesla[/caption] Munro and Associates, who frequently perform teardowns to verify automakers' claims, have put Tesla's assertion that its NACS technology "has no moving parts, is half the size, and twice as powerful as Combined Charging System (CCS) connectors" to the test. They removed a NACS charging port and its associated equipment from a Tesla car and a CCS port from another EV. They then performed a descriptive analysis on the two components, which will now be up to the discretion of automakers and those who design charging infrastructure. The Common Charging Standard, which is now required for other electric vehicles and non-Supercharger networks, was found to be inferior to Tesla's NACS technology. Its vehicle entry point was more tastefully concealed behind a tail light lid than the CCS port, which seems to be buried behind an orthodox fuel door. It was also determined to be lighter, more compact, and more efficient than the CCS port and connector combination. [caption id="attachment_64526" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] CCS Connectors (2)

Image credit: Tesla[/caption] Additionally, Tesla's connector uses the same pins for both AC and DC charging, which is primarily how it got its smaller form factor. However, it hasn't hindered its ability to transfer electricity, as Tesla revealed that it can deliver 1MW power, which is significantly more than was previously believed to be possible with the NACS system when it released the patents and documentation of its unique connector. The Aptera startup currently strongly supports switching to Tesla's NACS charging technology rather than the bulkier and more difficult to use CCS. However, Tesla hinted that "network operators already have plans in motion to incorporate NACS at their chargers" in its pledge for broader adoption of its now open-source system. It is unclear which non-Supercharger stations will join the Tesla bandwagon and offer "up to 1 MW DC charging in one slim package."

By Aaem Joshi

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