TRYING TO FRY A CCS CHARGING CABLE BY JAMMING NEARLY TWICE THE RATED CURRENT WITH MY MODEL S

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In this experiment, Out of Spec Reviews pushes the limits of a 350-amp air-cooled CCS charging cable by attempting to charge a Tesla Model S Plaid with nearly double its rated current. The reviewer's primary goal was to test the robustness of air-cooled cables and the conservatism of their specifications. While the cable itself, along with the charger and vehicle, handled the extreme stress test without catastrophic failure, the Tesla CCS adapter showed signs of degradation, appearing charred and with a lost cap. The experiment highlighted that while the cable remained surprisingly cool, the adapter was the weakest link. The video also touched upon the benefits of liquid cooling for higher power charging (above 350 kW) versus air cooling for lower power levels, with the reviewer advocating for a liquid-cooled future for high-power charging infrastructure.