Access to the extensive Tesla Supercharger network has been a major boost for Ford EV owners, massively expanding the number of available charging stations across North America. To make the Supercharger network viable for owners of Blue Oval models, the automaker released the Ford Fast Charging Adapter, which makes any Ford EV compatible with NACS equipped chargers. Quite a bit of care and forethought went into the adapter’s design – a process recently explained in a short video from Ford.
Susanne Robinson, part of the Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment team, hosts the video. She and her crew developed the Ford Fast Charging Adapter in collaboration with Lectron, a leader in electric vehicle parts and accessories. The adapter was designed to meet Ford’s strict standards and enable rapid production, ensuring quick availability for customers.
The Ford Fast Charging Adapter is extremely robust, which Robinson demonstrates by unceremoniously tossing the accessory over her shoulder. It survives completely unscathed, and that’s not even the worst that the team has thrown at it to test its integrity.
“First, we started with durability,” she says. “We know that Ford customers can be adventurous, and durability is important to them.”
While it’s obviously not recommended to repeatedly drop the Ford Fast Charging Adapter, it was designed to handle the abuse. It was also tested in freezing conditions to ensure its functionality in subzero temperatures, put through rigorous drop testing, and even run over in a drive-over test. This involved driving over the accessory with a Ford F-150 Lightning, and it didn’t crack (quite literally) under the extra pressure.
“When someone asks you, ‘What’s different about the Ford Fast Charging Adapter?’ You can tell them that we really put it through the wringer so our customers have the best one for their vehicle and can continue on their adventures,” Robinson says.
The Ford Fast Charging Adapter is available directly from the automaker for $200.
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Extreme cold, sure. Current draw generates heat. But what about extreme hot temps? I purchased this Lectron before Ford issued them and it would constantly overheat and throw a fault code in the summer. When ambient temp is 110F+, your car and adapter are in direct sunlight charging, this black adapter easily absorbs and goes over the temp threshold and faults. Not very helpful in the southwest when you’re in a road trip. Cooling is needed.
Just put in your freezer before using it. Problem solved!