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How to choose an EV charging adapter

If you imported your EV from the US, Canada or Asia, its charging inlet often does not match the CCS2 stations used in Europe. A charging adapter connects the station’s connector to your car’s inlet, so you can charge at compatible CCS2 stations in Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia.

An adapter name lists the station connector first and, after the arrow, the car inlet:

• CCS2 → CCS1 – for cars with a US / Canadian CCS1 (Combo 1) inlet. The US BMW i3 has its own version.
• CCS2 → NACS – for Tesla and other cars with a NACS inlet. For DC charging the car must support a CCS adapter.
• CCS2 → CHAdeMO – for cars with a CHAdeMO fast-charging inlet: Nissan Leaf, Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, Kia Soul EV and others.
• Type 2 → NACS – for AC charging from Type 2 stations and home chargers.

The 250 kW and 500 kW versions differ in the adapter’s rated power. Actual charging speed is limited by the car, the station and the battery’s state, so compare the compatibility of the specific model rather than just the bigger number. If in doubt, send a photo of your car’s charging inlet and the car details to info@ccs2.lt – we will help you choose. Items in stock ship from our Lithuanian warehouse the same working day, and you can return them within 14 days.