TESLA CCS COMBO 1 Adapter Owner’s Manual

: June 3, 2024
: Tesla

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TESLA CCS COMBO 1 Adapter Owner
Specifications
Questions
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TESLA CCS COMBO 1 Adapter Owner

WARNING: Read this document before using the CCS Combo 1 Adapter. Failure to follow any of the instructions or warnings in this document can result in fire, electrical shock, serious injury or death.
WARNING: The CCS Combo 1 Adapter is designed only for charging a Tesla vehicle. Do not use it for any other purpose or with any other vehicle or object. The CCS Combo 1 Adapter is intended only for vehicles that do not require ventilation during charging.
WARNING: Do not use the CCS Combo 1 Adapter if it is defective, appears cracked, frayed, broken or otherwise damaged, or fails to operate.
WARNING: Do not attempt to open, disassemble, repair, tamper with, or modify the CCS Combo 1 Adapter. The adapter is not user serviceable. Contact Tesla for any repairs.
WARNING: Do not disconnect the CCS Combo 1 Adapter while charging the vehicle.
WARNING: To prevent damage to the CCS Combo 1 Adapter, or any components, handle with care when using or transporting it. Do not subject it to strong force or impact or do not pull, twist, tangle, drag or step on it.
WARNING: Protect the CCS Combo 1 Adapter from moisture, water and foreign objects at all times. If any exist or appear to have damaged or corroded the CCS Combo 1 Adapter, do not use the CCS Combo 1 Adapter.
WARNING: Do not touch the CCS Combo 1 Adapter’s end terminals with sharp metallic objects, such as wire, tools or needles.
WARNING: Do not damage the CCS Combo 1 Adapter with sharp objects.
WARNING: Do not insert foreign objects into any part of the CCS Combo 1 Adapter.

WARNING: Ensure that the charge cable and the CCS Combo 1 Adapter do not obstruct pedestrians or other vehicles or objects.
WARNING: Use of the CCS Combo 1 Adapter may affect or impair the operation of any medical or implantable electronic devices, such as an implantable cardiac pacemaker or an implantable cardioverter defibrillator. Check with the electronic device manufacturer concerning the effects that charging may have on such electronic device before using the CCS Combo 1 Adapter.
WARNING: Do not use cleaning solvents to clean the CCS Combo 1 Adapter.

CCS Combo 1 Adapter Owners Manual

Specifications

Use only to connect the charge cable on a CCS Combo 1 charging station to a Tesla vehicle that is capable of Combo 1 DC charging.
NOTE: Not all Tesla vehicles are equipped with CCS charging capability. To determine if your vehicle is compatible, touch Controls > Software > Additional Vehicle Information on the touchscreen, or contact Tesla.

Voltage	500V DC
Enclosure Rating	IP44
Operating Temperature	-22°F to +122°F

(-30°C to +50°C)

Storage Temperature| -40°F to +185°F (-40°C to +85°C)

CAUTION: Do not operate or store the CCS Combo 1 Adapter in temperatures outside the ranges listed above.

Charging Time

Charging times vary based on the power and current available from the charging station, subject to various conditions. Charge time also depends on ambient temperature and the vehicle’s Battery temperature. If the Battery is not within the optimal temperature range for charging, the vehicle will heat or cool the Battery before charging begins. For the most up-to-date information on how long it takes to charge your Tesla vehicle, go to the Tesla website for your region.

Plugging In

CAUTION: Always inspect the CCS Combo 1 Adapter for damage prior to each use.

Open the charge port door on your Tesla vehicle.
Align the CCS Combo 1 Adapter to the end of the charging station’s cable and push it together, ensuring it is firmlyfirmlyattached.
Plug the CCS Combo 1 Adapter into your Tesla vehicle and wait for the vehicle to engage a latch that holds the adapter in place.
Follow the instructions on the charging station to start the charging session.

Check the vehicle’s touchscreen to confirmconfirmconfirmthat charging is in progress.

NOTE: The operation of the charging station will vary depending on the manufacturer. For details, refer to the charging station’s instructions.

Unplugging

When charging is complete:

Stop the charging session using the vehicle’s touchscreen, the mobile app or the charging station’s screen.
Unlock the vehicle’s charge port.
Hold the charging handle with one hand and the CCS Combo 1 adapter with the other hand and pull both toward you simultaneously.
NOTE: When holding the charging handle, do not press its button.
Remove the CCS Combo 1 adapter from the charging handle by pressing the button on the handle and pulling the CCS 1 Combo adapter away from the handle.

5. Return the charging handle to its dock on the charging station.

6. Store the CCS Combo 1 adapter in the vehicle for future use.

7. The charge port door automatically closes after you remove the CCS Combo 1 adapter.

NOTE: If your vehicle is not equipped with a motorized charge port door, you may need to push the charge port door closed

Resolving Faults

If your Tesla vehicle fails to charge when using the CCS Combo 1 Adapter, check the display on your Tesla vehicle for information about any error that may have occurred. Always check the status of the charging station. Although the CCS Combo 1 Adapter is designed to work with all CCS 1 charging stations, it may be incompatible with some. Because continuous improvement is an ongoing goal at Tesla, and is necessary to ensure compatibility with as many charging stations as possible, both present and future, Tesla reserves the right to make product modifications at any time without notice. As a result, your vehicle may receive an occasional software update that includes an update to the CCS Combo 1 Adapter.