Why Does My EV Need 2 Charging Adapters? We Asked Adapter Manufacturer Lectron
Key takeaways
- There’s a reason most manufacturers won’t combine Level 2 and DC fast charging adapters into one device.
- Whether you’re new to EVs or an early adopter, you’ve had to deal with charging adapters.
- Lectron Vortex adapter installed on a Tesla Supercharger plug.
Why this matters: an automotive development that could shape industry direction or buying decisions.
There’s a reason most manufacturers won’t combine Level 2 and DC fast charging adapters into one device.
Whether you’re new to EVs or an early adopter, you’ve had to deal with charging adapters. These handheld devices allow you to plug a Tesla into a standard home charger or DC fast charging station, or plug a non-Tesla vehicle into a Supercharger, Wall Connector, or Destination charger. You have to carry two of them in your car because the SAE-developed charging network uses different plugs for Level 2 and DC fast charging, whereas Tesla uses a single plug that does both. Why can’t there just be one adapter?
Lectron Vortex adapter installed on a Tesla Supercharger plug.