The first generation of Tesla Destination Charger could be switched from Tesla only to Type1/2 protocol (1kHz square-wave with duty cycle controlling the max. charge current). This was done with DIP Switch 2 moved to Legacy Mode. All other generations had that feature removed. But some new EVs like the Mercedes EQC or late BMW i3 seems to be able to charge on Destination Chargers as well, which means they have 'hacked' the Tesla Protocol (CAN or LIN bus based). It would be good if Aptera could do the same as with its enormous range charging overnight would be the most common way to top up.
I agree. Keep it simple and low cost. Elio's fault was they tried to design and manufacturer their own engine.
I agree, hopefully Aptera can focus just on their vehicle design and its manufacturability and not be distracted by reinventing the wheel on such peripherals or various components within their design etc.
Living in Australia makes us very much lower on the pecking order for procurement, so not only do we have to wait for the product to arrive on our shores but in the future the Right to Repair could very well be a defining factor as well for such an innovative vehicle for some people.
....and having Sandy Munro onboard will let cooler heads prevail!
From what I can see these discussions appear to be coming from 3rd parties mainly, and not from either company directly. People on YouTube and other forums tend to be jumping at shadows and extrapolating anything from either company of what they say, do, or even posting pictures online that can be interpreted in certain ways.
What I was just trying say that if there are any facts to these rumours behind the scenes then that is a good thing. Aptera and Tesla have every right at this stage to plead commercial in confidence processes are in play at this stage, even if there is nothing to see from either party. I personally don't have any "facts" to say this is true or not, but if they are actually talking to each other then in the end, we as consumers, would all be beneficiaries from this "alliance".
There appears to be a lot of speculation of there being a collaborative effort (of some hardware, software and even IP) between Aptera and Tesla, which by the way I personally think is a great thing. Is there any consideration then, if this is the case, that when purchasing an Aptera you could also have the option on your website of purchasing a Tesla destination charger as well? This would bring lots of kudos to both companies.
Try using a Tesla Tap. It has internal circuitry to tell EVSE to send to J-1772.
Incorrect, the connector looks like Type 1 (in the US) or Type 2 (rest of the world) but the protocol used is not Type 2.
I thought all destination chargers, which is level two can work with any EVs the proper j1772 adapter. There is no VIN number check with destination chargers I thought.