LECTRON VORTEX NACS TO CCS1 ADAPTER REVIEW

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The reviewer provides an in-depth look at the Lectron Vortex NACS to CCS1 adapter, highlighting its features, performance, and safety considerations. While the adapter is not yet UL listed, Lectron claims it conforms to UL 2252 standards, a claim the reviewer finds plausible after testing. The adapter performed well during a 10% to 80% charge on a Ford F-150 Lightning, taking 46 minutes and reaching a peak temperature of 93°F, only 20°F above ambient, which is well within safety guidelines. The reviewer appreciates the dual automatic locking mechanisms on both the NACS and CCS1 sides. Despite acknowledging that using third-party adapters violates Tesla's, Ford's, and Rivian's terms of service, the reviewer personally intends to use the Lectron adapter due to the anticipated scarcity of official adapters and their belief in Lectron's engineering quality. The reviewer emphasizes that the decision to use a third-party adapter is a personal one, contingent on user comfort with potential risks and the ongoing development of official UL certifications.