CCS IS DEAD

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The video strongly advocates for the universal adoption of the North American Charging Standard (NACS), also known as the Tesla connector, in the US, declaring the Combined Charging System (CCS) effectively dead for the region. The host, Kyle, argues that NACS offers a superior user experience due to its reliability and the established performance of the Tesla Supercharger network. He criticizes the CCS1 connector as annoying and less well-thought-out compared to its European CCS2 counterpart. While acknowledging potential short-term confusion and the technical challenges with adapters, Kyle emphasizes that the industry, including charging companies and automakers, should embrace NACS immediately to benefit consumers and accelerate the transition. He highlights that major players like Ford and GM are already adopting NACS, with adapters expected in 2024 and native integration by 2025. Kyle also touches on technical aspects like Plug and Charge communication and the potential for higher voltage charging with NACS, while dismissing concerns about it not being a formal standard. He urges automakers to prioritize customer experience and gain confidence by announcing early NACS support, suggesting that continuing with CCS will be a competitive disadvantage.