TESLA MODEL 3 LFP CHARGING COMPARISON USING CCS MAGIC DOCK / COMBO 1 ADAPTER VS NACS TESLA CONNECTOR

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This video thoroughly investigates the charging performance of a 2023 Tesla Model 3 LFP (Rear-Wheel Drive base model) when using both the standard NACS connector and the CCS Combo 1 adapter via the Tesla Magic Dock. The reviewer, Dave, aimed to determine if Tesla imposes any charging speed limitations when a Tesla vehicle utilizes the CCS standard. The tests, conducted with a preconditioned and warm battery pack, revealed that the LFP Model 3 achieved nearly identical charging speeds across both methods, peaking around 170 kW. This suggests Tesla is not artificially limiting CCS charging speeds for its own vehicles. The reviewer highlights the LFP battery's need for extended preconditioning, its consistent performance even at low states of charge, and praises Tesla's 'apply brakes when regenerative braking is limited' feature. Ultimately, the video concludes that while the CCS adapter works flawlessly, the charging speed is more likely limited by the CCS standard itself (around 350 amps) or the adapter, rather than any deliberate throttling by Tesla.