Recently, General Motors announced that access to the Tesla Supercharger network is now possible for all Ultium-based EVs (and the Bolt EV and EUV after a dealer-installed software upgrade) if you have the adapter to convert the NACS connector to the CCS that’s on the cars. There are a few ways you can get an adapter, but GM recommends going through them.
Get an official adapter for $225
GM says it’ll be sourcing adapters from multiple vendors, and not just using the one that Tesla makes itself. But if you want one of the official ones, you can order it through one of the charging apps that GM currently offers with its cars. On the Cadillac Lyriq, you’re going to want to make sure the MyCadillac mobile app (iOS / Android) and have your car properly set up through it. If you want more information about the MyCadillac app, you can check out Cadillac’s official information site.
Get a compatible adapter for less
If you don’t want to wait for the Cadillac adapter for your Lyriq, or you don’t want to pay the $225 fee to get an official one, there are a few third-party options out there. The one from Lectron would be what we recommend, but the pricing sometimes is more expensive than the official GM adapter. So depending on how long you have to wait for the official adapter from Cadillac, that might sway your decision.
It should be noted that these adapters are for connecting to DC fast chargers only. They aren’t to be used for Tesla level 2 EVSE home and destination chargers. You’ll need a different adapter for that, because these big adapters only support the DC connection.
It’s also worth noting that these adapters will work on any vehicle that has access to the Tesla Supercharging network and not just your Cadillac Lyriq.
If you’re looking for an adapter to convert a Tesla level 2 EVSE to SAE J1772 for home charging, we also have a few suggestions for you.
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We’re in this weird transitionary period where adapters and dongles are going to be needed to connect some of these cars to new chargers, but if you’re willing to put up with a little bit of a nuisance there’s no reason why you should wait for native-NACS support in future EVs and grab a good deal today if you can find one. Or, there’s no reason to trade your current Lyriq in for a new one once the NACS port is built-in.
Even if you did wait for a NACS-native Lyriq, there’ll still be CCS chargers out there that you’ll probably want access to, and you’re still going to need some sort of adapter to make that work.
