TonyWilliams
Active Member
I don't think the concern about PHEVs hogging DC chargers is a valid concern either, as you can just have the chargers set to DC only and PHEVs won't be able to use them (no matter the connector). I suspect the more valid explanation is it reduces the connector/socket cost for PHEVs and AC-only BEVs (as they don't need large power pins). The CCS achieves with a single socket by offering backwards compatibility with the AC-only connector.
The Mitsubishi CUV plug-in hybrid will use CHAdeMO DC charging for its 20 mile range... it's not wise to make assumptions!!!
The good news for me personally (and I believe EVs in general) is that the Frankenplug is on a slow path to nowhere (anytime soon). Which means that the only two players (in the USA) seriously pursuing EVs so far will continue to have free reign with Superchargers and CHAdeMO.
The trump card will be that the small numbers of Frankenplug stations will be absolutely overrun with Tesla Model S/X/E with a simple adaptor and Nissan EVs that can simply add two DC pins to their existing CHAdeMO / J1772 combination for "native" Frankenplug charging (I can assure you that Nissan is considering this).
Gosh, about 100,000 Tesla and Nissan products with Frankenplug capability should make things interesting for the limited volume compliance cars with Frankenplug only.
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