Ford (Lectron?) versus A2Z NACS-CCS Adapter

[EvilUser007]

When I bought my truck (2024 Flash) the Ford adapter, which I believe is a version of the Lectron, wasn't available. I got an A2Z adapter from Canada and (with some quirks) works fine at Tesla Superchargers.

I just received an email from Ford that their adapter is available for $200. I can use my my Ford Points (what else are they for BTW?) to knock off half. Is there ANY reason to buy another one at this time? I don't think either is UL listed as there is no official UL test for that particular product yet. A2Z seems to be the closest (as opposed to some of the Amazon Chinesium stuff I don't trust).


Edit: Here's a link to my use of the A2Z if anyone else had any issues retrieving it from a Tesla Supercharger.

Disconnecting A2Z Adapter from Tesla Supercharger

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[Vulnox]

I know Ford has gone into all the testing they did with their version of the adapter which you can find other posts on. If that appeals to you it might sway things. Also be sure to use the coupon codes (usually listed on the main Ford Accessories page) before paying with FP points as I was able to get mine for $160 before paying the rest with Ford Pass.

That said, you know the quirks of the A2Z and already own it. As long as the quirks aren't deal breakers I don't know if I would spend the extra money unless I was using the adapter every other month at least. We so far have only needed the adapter maybe a couple times per year. As long as there wasn't a safety concern with what I had I wouldn't bother buying another one.

 

[Maquis]

Some of the Ford-supplied adapters were made by Tesla. I believe the ones being sold today are made by Lectron.

If I had already purchased an A2Z, I’d just roll with it.

 

[Dan C]

I have used the early and late versions of the a2z as well as the ford piece. The early recalled a2z was a bit of a pain to lock in place. The ford and new a2z are about the same. It could have been my imagination but I thought the ford unit got warmer after a short charge.

 

[On the Road with Ralph]

I do a lot of road trips and rely on my A2Z Typhoon Pro adapter. It is well made and I like the single button release.

By the way, I couldn’t DISAGREE more with the sequence described in the linked video. For me, it is insert the adapter into the vehicle first, then the NACS plug to charge; on shutdown, I remove the NACS plug first and then the adapter. This has eliminated - for me - the wrestling necessary to separate the plug from the adapter.

 

[carys98]

I do a lot of road trips and rely on my A2Z Typhoon Pro adapter. It is well made and I like the single button release.

By the way, I couldn’t DISAGREE more with the sequence described in the linked video. For me, it is insert the adapter into the vehicle first, then the NACS plug to charge; on shutdown, I remove the NACS plug first and then the adapter. This has eliminated - for me - the wrestling necessary to separate the plug from the adapter.

On the Ford branded Lectron your sequence isn’t possible. They added a pin between the DC pins on the CCS side that locks the NACS connector into the adapter when the adapter is plugged into the truck.

 

[Django]

When I bought my truck (2024 Flash) the Ford adapter, which I believe is a version of the Lectron, wasn't available. I got an A2Z adapter from Canada and (with some quirks) works fine at Tesla Superchargers.

I just received an email from Ford that their adapter is available for $200. I can use my my Ford Points (what else are they for BTW?) to knock off half. Is there ANY reason to buy another one at this time? I don't think either is UL listed as there is no official UL test for that particular product yet. A2Z seems to be the closest (as opposed to some of the Amazon Chinesium stuff I don't trust).


Edit: Here's a link to my use of the A2Z if anyone else had any issues retrieving it from a Tesla Supercharger.

Disconnecting A2Z Adapter from Tesla Supercharger

Use code TRUCK2025 for 20% off which I did for mine

 

[RocketGhost]

If you A2Z is working fine, I'd stick with it. If I didn't have an adapter and needed one, I'd get the Ford one. It's arguably the "best," but that doesn't mean others aren't good enough. But price is about the same as good aftermarket ones so I see no reason not to go with the Ford one.

 

[EvilUser007]

I do a lot of road trips and rely on my A2Z Typhoon Pro adapter. It is well made and I like the single button release.

By the way, I couldn’t DISAGREE more with the sequence described in the linked video. For me, it is insert the adapter into the vehicle first, then the NACS plug to charge; on shutdown, I remove the NACS plug first and then the adapter. This has eliminated - for me - the wrestling necessary to separate the plug from the adapter.

My experience was the opposite: if I remove the NACS plug first the adapter get stuck in the truck. I have never had trouble separating.

I do a lot of road trips and rely on my A2Z Typhoon Pro adapter. It is well made and I like the single button release.

By the way, I couldn’t DISAGREE more with the sequence described in the linked video. For me, it is insert the adapter into the vehicle first, then the NACS plug to charge; on shutdown, I remove the NACS plug first and then the adapter. This has eliminated - for me - the wrestling necessary to separate the plug from the adapter.

my experience was the opposite: if I disconnected the Tesla nozzle first I couldn’t get the adapter out of the truck. I didn’t have any trouble separating the two after removing the whole contraption, but I understand other people have and need to push the Tesla nozzle back-and-forth while holding down the button to get it loose. I guess your mileage varied in any case, it seems to be working OK using my current system and it doesn’t get very hot-maybe just a little bit warm even when sucking 180 kW I think I will stick with the devil I know since I already forked over the dinaros

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