A2Z/Lectron Supercharger Adapter experiences?

[TomB985]

I reserved my adapter from Ford, but it won't get there until after I leave on a couple of planned trips. I'm thinking about ordering the A2Z or Lectron adapter to use on my trips, and maybe sell on eBay after my Ford-supplied adapter arrives.

For those who have them, how has your experience been? I know it's early, but I'm sure at least a handful of people have tried them out. Would you buy one again?

I'd rather not spend the money, but some peace of mind while towing may be worth the cost.

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[epicjoeava]

The A2Z one works as posted by many members here and on company's official X account.
Nothing regarding Lectron, no reported deliveries since the launch in November.

I am waiting for my A2Z adapter and will post here as soon I get it. No doubt it works, these adapters are dumb!

 

[duncanmaio]

I tried my A2Z adapter yesterday. The lock that secures the adapter to the NACS cable was a little fussy, but it was also dark and cold and I was in a hurry. And it was the first time I used it.

however, it locks securely, and doesn’t let electrons flow if it isn’t locked. Disconnecting was no problem.

Overall, it’s a solid unit, works as advertised, and did not catch itself or the truck on fire. Glad I have it.

EDIT: Tried Supercharging again today - a little warmer, daylight, no rain. When I could see what I was doing, the A2Z adapter connected easily and securely.

 

[HaroldCal]

I am waiting to hear about anyone using the A2Z adapter on a non-Ford, using the Tesla app to manually activate the dispenser.

In my tinkering with the app, I noticed that you have to put in your vehicle make/model for it to show the available v3 chargers that are supported. I tried putting in my son's car (a BMW i3), and the app doesn't list any available SC locations. So I am wondering if it's possible today to just tell the app that you have a Ford, but plug in a non-Ford with an adapter. Since you can do manual activation instead of Plug&Charge, I'm thinking this might work, unless Tesla specifically forbids non-Fords by VIN (via CCS communication).

I would order my son an A2Z adapter today if I could see anyone else proving it out with a non-Ford.

 

[TomB985]

I am waiting to hear about anyone using the A2Z adapter on a non-Ford, using the Tesla app to manually activate the dispenser.

In my tinkering with the app, I noticed that you have to put in your vehicle make/model for it to show the available v3 chargers that are supported. I tried putting in my son's car (a BMW i3), and the app doesn't list any available SC locations. So I am wondering if it's possible today to just tell the app that you have a Ford, but plug in a non-Ford with an adapter. Since you can do manual activation instead of Plug&Charge, I'm thinking this might work, unless Tesla specifically forbids non-Fords by VIN (via CCS communication).

I would order my son an A2Z adapter today if I could see anyone else proving it out with a non-Ford.

Apparently not.

 

[bmwhitetx]

I also wonder if anyone was able to charge using the Tesla app only AND did not get/install the OTA update that allows Plug & Charge. In other words does the OTA also do some other needed things for this process or is it truly just optional to use the P&C.

Because we know how well Ford writes release notes you know....

EDIT: Answered here. It works w/o the OTA update. Just make sure you have filled out the info the Tesla app asks for including address.

 

[1Jetpilot]

I tried my A2Z adapter yesterday. The lock that secures the adapter to the NACS cable was a little fussy, but it was also dark and cold and I was in a hurry. And it was the first time I used it.

however, it locks securely, and doesn’t let electrons flow if it isn’t locked. Disconnecting was no problem.

Overall, it’s a solid unit, works as advertised, and did not catch itself or the truck on fire. Glad I have it.

so did you just plug and charge or do you have to do something on a specific app?

 

[duncanmaio]

so did you just plug and charge or do you have to do something on a specific app?

I had the OTA update, and updated FordPass, but Plug &Charge did not seem to work. I have the Tesla app for my Powerwall setup, so all I had to do was tel it I was driving a Lightning and the Tesla App worked fine.

 

[1Jetpilot]

I had the OTA update, and updated FordPass, but Plug &Charge did not seem to work. I have the Tesla app for my Powerwall setup, so all I had to do was tel it I was driving a Lightning and the Tesla App worked fine.

How do I tell the Tesla app that I am driving a lightning? I have the app

 

[duncanmaio]

How do I tell the Tesla app that I am driving a lightning? I have the app

First, you have to update the App so that you have the “Charge Your Other EV” option. “Charge Your Non-Tesla” is the old version.

Vehicle Details is in the Charging section of the main menu.

 

[bmwhitetx]

How do I tell the Tesla app that I am driving a lightning? I have the app

Lots of answers here!
https://www.tesla.com/support/supercharging-other-evs#charge-if-not-tesla-vehicle

 

[1Jetpilot]

such a pity to have to rely on Tesla's app to pay since Ford can't get the OTA problem resolved for 2023 Lightnings. Letting the competition show them up again.

 

[johnnyonetime]

The A2Z one works as posted by many members here and on company's official X account.
Nothing regarding Lectron, no reported deliveries since the launch in November.

I am waiting for my A2Z adapter and will post here as soon I get it. No doubt it works, these adapters are dumb!

Who do they ship with and what is your ETA on delivery?

 

[1Jetpilot]

Lots of answers here!
https://www.tesla.com/support/supercharging-other-evs#charge-if-not-tesla-vehicle

Am I to believe since I can not receive OTA Updates that I can still use the superchargers with the Tesla app and just pay them directly? Is the Ford OTA app only for paying Tesla via the Ford network?

 

[TomB985]

such a pity to have to rely on Tesla's app to pay since Ford can't get the OTA problem resolved for 2023 Lightnings. Letting the competition show them up again.

I want nothing to do with Ford's payment service. Tesla offers a 25% discount subscription for $12.99 in a similar fashion to EA and others. That'll pay for itself in the first charge or two, so I'd pay a huge premium travelling with Ford's payment system.

Nah. I'll just use Tesla's app like I did with EA. This is their Manchester, NH location. Most others are cheaper; the Member rate for most of the ones on my route is $0.32/kWh.

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