Can Cadillac EVs Use A Tesla Supercharger?

Switching to an all-electric Cadillac is now simpler than ever. With more Cadillac EV models released annually and a growing charging network nationwide, more drivers around Elizabethtown are choosing innovative, luxurious Cadillac electric vehicles over their gas-powered counterparts. Are you the owner of an EV from our Glasgow new Cadillac inventory? Wondering if your Cadillac EV is compatible with Tesla Supercharger stations in the Columbia area? Find out about Cadillac Supercharger compatibility with the team at Don Franklin Glasgow Cadillac near Bowling Green.

CCS Connectors Vs. NACS Connectors

Electric vehicle technology is constantly evolving, and that includes charging solutions. Two main charging ports are available in modern vehicles: the SAE Combined Charging System (CCS) and the North American Charging Standard (NACS). See the differences between these two charging systems below:

• CCS Connectors: CCS connectors allow drivers to access Level 1, Level 2, and DC Fast Charging (Level 3) all within the same port. The only difference is that, to access DC Fast Charging, these connectors must have two additional bottom pins.
• NACS Connectors: NACS connectors can also access all charging levels, but are currently only used by Tesla. Due to this exclusive usage, any vehicle with an NACS connector is limited to Tesla or Tesla-related charging products.

While Cadillac EVs, like the LYRIQ, come standard with the widely used CCS connector, Tesla Supercharger stations only provide NACS charging cords. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t utilize the Tesla Supercharger stations on your Elizabethtown drives. With the available Cadillac NACS adapter, you can charge your Cadillac OPTIQ at any Tesla Supercharger in the nation.

Charging Your Cadillac At A Supercharger Station

Once you have a Cadillac NACS adapter, charging your Cadillac at a Supercharger station is simple. Follow these steps the next time you need to charge at a Tesla Supercharger:

1. Open the Map tab in your myCadillac app and search for a local Tesla Supercharger
2. When you arrive at the Supercharger station, select your charger in the myCadillac app
3. Exit your Cadillac EV and connect the charging cable to your Cadillac NACS adapter
4. Plug the charging cord into your vehicle
5. Tap “Start Charging” in the myCadillac app and wait for the EV to begin charging
6. To finish charging, remove the charging cable and NACS adapter as one unit from your Cadillac
7. Remove your Cadillac NACS adapter from the cable by clicking the latch on the adapter

Electrify Your Daily Drives With Don Franklin Glasgow Cadillac

Now that you know your Cadillac EV can use Tesla Supercharger stations, you can take on any adventure, as long as you have an NACS adapter in hand. To purchase an official adapter, visit our Don Franklin Glasgow Cadillac parts department. One of our team members will assist you in finding the correct adapter for your Cadillac electric vehicle.