I bought my2021 ID.4 1st edition used and it came with a Tesla charging adapter. I'm thinking I can't use a Tesla charger unless VW makes some deal with Tesla. Am I right? I got the Tesla app, but it did not help. Also tried to use my Level 1 charger from my Leaf, but it won't talk to my VW. Is this normal, or is something wrong with the charger? My Level 1 VW charger works fine.
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I bought my2021 ID.4 1st edition used and it came with a Tesla charging adapter. I'm thinking I can't use a Tesla charger unless VW makes some deal with Tesla. Am I right? I got the Tesla app, but it did not help. Also tried to use my Level 1 charger from my Leaf, but it won't talk to my VW. Is this normal, or is something wrong with the charger? My Level 1 VW charger works fine.
What you have is probably a Tesla Tap
This can be used with Tesla destination Level 2 chargers, but not with Superchargers.
Amazon.com: TeslaTap - Tesla to J-1772 Adapter - 80 AMP : Automotive
Amazon.com: TeslaTap - Tesla to J-1772 Adapter - 80 AMP : Automotive
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Thanks for the clarification. The adapter I have fits in the Supercharger connection. It just won't charge. I'm guessing the Tesla Superchargers are not available to the ID.4, no matter the adapter.What you have is probably a Tesla Tap
This can be used with Tesla destination Level 2 chargers, but not with Superchargers.Amazon.com: TeslaTap - Tesla to J-1772 Adapter - 80 AMP : Automotive
Amazon.com: TeslaTap - Tesla to J-1772 Adapter - 80 AMP : Automotivewww.amazon.com
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The ones with Magic Dock work with VW. They are shown in Tesla app and in PlugShare app.
I would also guess it's a Tesla to J1772 adapter. The Tesla connector (aka NACS, aka J3400) is the same connector for both L2 (home or destination EVSEs) and DCFC (Superchargers). So yes, a Supercharger connector will fit in the adapter, but you cannot DCFC with it because there are no CCS DC pins on the adapter. You would need a NACS to CCS1 adapter. But, as you stated, even if you had one, VW vehicles don't have access to Superchargers yet (except for MagicDock locations).
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FYI: There is really no MAGIC with a Tesla MagicDock installation. It is just has 2 different connections options, a Tesla "North American Charging Standard" aka "NACS" connector and a SAE "Combined Charging Standard 1" aka "CCS1" connector (which, in this case, is an adaptor). Both of these are "Direct Current Fast Charging" or DCFC interfaces. The Tesla "Super Charger" will make power available to the cable with the appropriate connector after you give Tesla access to your credit card account, and plug the appropriate connector into your Electric Vehicle (EV) compatible charging port.
BTW, In Europe ALL EVs (including Tesla) us a slightly different CCS2 connector system. After all it is not "North America" on the other side of the pond, and they made it a requirement that ALL EVs use the CCS2 connector. Because they felt that is kind of silly to have more than one connector standard. Don't even get started on what Japanese EVs have tried to push.
BTW, In Europe ALL EVs (including Tesla) us a slightly different CCS2 connector system. After all it is not "North America" on the other side of the pond, and they made it a requirement that ALL EVs use the CCS2 connector. Because they felt that is kind of silly to have more than one connector standard. Don't even get started on what Japanese EVs have tried to push.
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