Tesla launches new 'universal wall connector' that puts the charging world on notice
Tesla has launched a product: the Tesla Universal Wall Connector. The product is perfect for non-Tesla EV buyers in North America....
https://electrek.co/2023/08/15/tesla-universal-wall-connector-charging-world-on-notice/
It’s is an adapter though, just designed to stick in the base or nozzle. Maybe it has some kind of locking mechanism so it doesn’t get lost.
Not a bad design, don’t get me wrong, but mostly I’m annoyed at that ridiculous headline. It’s not exactly revolutionary, just putting together 2 things that already exist.
Ya, the locking mechanisms would be a big part of it.
I've had people unplug my car to charge theirs when I use an adapter out in the world. It's impacted my trips before :(
The adapter can't be stolen as that's locked to the car, but in this case you wouldn't be able to unplug the car now as the adapter is locked to the charging cable when in use.
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