This new EV plug automatically delivers the right connection for your car
Tesla owners won’t need to use their own adapter at Omni Port-capable stations. | Image: ChargePoint
ChargePoint has a new plug system for its charging stations that will make it easier for EV drivers to select the correct connecter for their electric vehicle. The new plug, called Omni Port, works by automatically installing an adapter (or excluding one) to the tip of the connector when you’re ready to charge, which means Tesla owners won’t need to bring out their adapter.
In a press release, ChargePoint CEO Rick Wilmer says Omni Port solves “the challenges associated with a multiple connector environment” and gives Tesla and non-Tesla drivers a “world-class” experience. As North American automakers transition to use the new NACS standard that’s based on Tesla’s connector, current drivers will continue needing access to J1772 Level 2…
