Connector Used by Subaru Solterra
The Subaru Solterra uses a Type 2 connector for home, work, or public charging, and it also has a CCS connector for rapid charging. Additionally, the Subaru Solterra comes with a Level 1 123-volt home charger and is compatible with a Level 2 240-Volt charger for home charging.
Contents
- What plug does the Solterra use?
- Can a Solterra use a Tesla charger?
- Do all EV vehicles use the same plug?
- Is Solterra a J1772?
- Can Solterra use Level 3 charger?
- Is J1772 the same as CHAdeMO?
- What connector does my EV have?
- How do you charge Solterra at home?
- Can Subaru use Tesla Supercharger?
- Do all EVS use J1772?
What plug does the Solterra use?
You can charge your Subaru Solterra with a Type 2 connector at home, work or at a public charging point.
Can a Solterra use a Tesla charger?
Cars that came from the factory with the CCS inlet – that’s the Solterra – will get access to the 15,000+ Tesla Superchargers in North America by way of an adapter, while “certain” Subaru BEVs that will be launched here in 2025 will be fitted from the get-go with the NACS connector.
Do all EV vehicles use the same plug?
Most EVs in North America currently use the same connectors for Level 1 and Level 2 charging, so the chargers are generally universal. Differences appear for EVs equipped with DC fast charging based on the manufacturer and region.
Is Solterra a J1772?
Fortunately, the Solterra uses the standard J1772 connection found in all U.S.-based home and public EV chargers that supply 240-volt, Level 2 power. To have a level 2 charger installed in your home, you will need a professional installation by an electrician.
Can Solterra use Level 3 charger?
You can charge your Subaru Solterra at any Level 2 or Level 3 DC fast-charging station, which is compatible with an impressive network of 46,000 charging stations across the nation.
Is J1772 the same as CHAdeMO?
The J1772 is the most common type of connector used for Level 2 charging in North America. It’s a smaller, simpler connector that’s compatible with most EV models. CCS and CHAdeMO connectors, on the other hand, are primarily used for fast charging and NACS is a hybrid supporting both level 2 and DC fast charging.
What connector does my EV have?
EV Plug Standards in North America
The most common plug for electric cars in America is the J1772. Unless your electric vehicle is a Tesla or has a custom DC speed charger, you most likely use a J1772 connector.
How do you charge Solterra at home?
Level 1 (120-Volt) Charger: Simply plug your charging adapter into an outlet and use your charging cable to plug in your Solterra. Level 2 (240-Volt) Charger*: This type of Subaru Solterra home charger will need professional installation.
Can Subaru use Tesla Supercharger?
Just a couple of weeks after Toyota announced it had reached a deal that will give the automaker’s electric-vehicle owners access to Tesla’s Superchargers, Subaru has made a similar agreement.
Do all EVS use J1772?
The J1772 standard plug and protocol is used by every electric car sold in the USA, except the Tesla, which comes with a plug adapter so it can be used at a J1772 station too.
