The market launch of the Tesla Cybertruck is simply across the nook, however some ponder whether the all-electric pickup can be appropriate with the Tesla Semi’s charging infrastructure or simply with the overall NACS charging factors (just like the Mannequin 3/Mannequin Y and Mannequin S/Mannequin X).
Final month, we noticed one of many Cybertruck check autos with a North American Charging Customary (NACS) charging inlet, positioned behind the rear wheel.
In the meantime, the Tesla Semi is supplied with a very totally different and far bigger charging connector, which we reported on beforehand. Under we will see the Semi’s charging inlet (left picture) and the preliminary prototype (proper picture):
The NACS charging connector is promised to supply a charging functionality of as much as one megawatt and helps voltage of as much as 1,000 volts (500 V within the present model, and 1,000 within the second model sooner or later). These numbers sound adequate for electrical pickups.
Nevertheless, 1 MW stage is simply a place to begin for Class 8 semi-trucks just like the Tesla Semi. Tesla mentioned in late 2022, that its quick charging system within the Semi (with V4 charging cable and a brand new Megacharging plug) affords 1+ MW stage of energy, which can be utilized to the upcoming Tesla Cybertruck.
Nevertheless, we aren’t actually positive whether or not the Tesla Cybertruck can be outfitted with a separate Tesla Megacharging inlet (on high of the NACS), or if the corporate will simply supply 1 MW charging utilizing the NACS charging connector.
This query was not too long ago raised by Teslarati, which famous {that a} new Tesla Megacharging station in Baker, California, has Megacharging stalls (with the brand new giant DC plug) and not using a pull-through format (like on the Giga Nevada), most popular for the massive Class 8 semi-trucks. It seems like it could be meant to assist a smaller automobile – a pickup possibly and parking in reverse (a Semi and not using a trailer doubtlessly additionally would match, however it doesn’t appear handy).
Constructing such Megacharging stalls recommend that possibly there can be compatibility between the Tesla Megachargers and the Tesla Cybertruck.
The compatibility might be achieved by way of the set up of two charging inlets (NACS and MCU) on the automobile facet, or using adapters (stand-alone or built-in into the charging stall).
It is price noting that Tesla is focusing by itself proprietary charging options. Tesla’s NACS charging connector for vehicles is anticipated to be step by step adopted by your complete EV business in North America in favor of CharIn’s Mixed Charging System (CCS1).
Replace and correction: Within the case of the Tesla Semi, the automobile is anticipated to be appropriate with the CharIn Megawatt Charging System (MCS) charging connector (model 3). Nevertheless, as of at this time, the Semis are outfitted with model two of the connector (we initially thought that it was outfitted Tesla’s in-house resolution), because the MCS is anticipated to be commercially launched in 2024.