The Typhoon Plug : NACS to CCS1 adapter - Updates & Information

Last updated : 31th December 2023

Timeline of events :

2022

• September:

  • Commencement of brainstorming on the concept and feasibility of the project.

• October:

  • Development of initial drawings.

• November:

  • Creation of functionalities and wiring diagrams.

• December 9th:

  • Completion of the initial sample design.

2023

• February:

  • Initiation of the product's release planning.

• June:

  • 1st Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) from the USA approaches the team.

• July:

  • Early in the month:
    • 2nd OEM from the USA contacts the team.
    • 3rd OEM from the USA expresses interest.
    • Decision to remove the AC function due to safety considerations.
    • Enhancement of charging speeds through the replacement of L1 & L2 copper plates and poles.
  • Later in the month:
    • 4th OEM from South-Korea reaches out.
    • A second wave of improvements to charging speeds, again through the replacement of L1 & L2 copper plates and poles.

• August:

  • 5th OEM from Europe establishes contact.
  • 6th OEM from Japan expresses their interest.

• September:

  • Early in the month, the 7th OEM from the USA approaches the team.
  • Recognition of the necessity for a safer locking mechanism on the NACS side, and the development of a fully insulated adapter.

• October:

  • Early in the month:
    • 8th OEM from Europe contacts the team.
    • By the 4th, a fully insulated version is completed. Development of a NACS active locking mechanism is also done, which ensures that charging is prevented if the mechanism is unlocked.
  • By the 16th, a deadline is set to finalize and test the newly developed active locking mechanism. TESTED.
  • Adapter will shortly be sent to competent certification agencies.

• November:

  • Pre-orders are live.
  • Deliveries set for the end of Q4 2023 or early Q1 2024.
  • A2Z EVSE will produce a different design NACS-CCS1 adapter for an EV automaker.
  • PCBA board added inside the adapter to better organize the components inside, such as temperature sensor switches and resistors.

• December:
• Currently in mass production, first 5,000 units available early January.

2024

• January:
• Shipping of first pre-orders is set for the 5th of January.
• Approximately 1,000 adapters will be shipped every week.

We thank the EV community for the incredible support.

This structured timeline provides a detailed overview of the significant milestones and events during the development and production phases of the project.

Charging Data Sheet :

160kW (250A) NACS 3rd party charger - charging @ 152kW on this Ioniq 6 with the A2Z EV NACS to CCS1 adapter, the Typhoon Plug.

Important informations : 

The information presented on this product page is primarily for illustrative purposes. We are pleased to announce that our product is fully developed, with production underway and units readily available in our Montreal, Canada stock.

Despite the readiness of our Typhoon Plug, its functionality is currently limited as Tesla has not yet extended access of their supercharger network to all EV models. The moment Tesla integrates their charging network with all EVs and endorses aftermarket adapters, our Typhoon Plug will become operational. It's important to note that while we understand our adapter does not offer immediate utility, we have developed it with foresight, ensuring we are poised for future developments.

For enhanced safety, the final version of our adapter will solely support DC charging, eliminating the AC function. 

We are currently engaged in discussions with several car manufacturers and businesses, exploring opportunities to provide the Typhoon Plug to their clientele.

The Typhoon Plug's development journey reached a milestone on December 9th, 2022, with the completion of the product and demonstration units.

Any car manufacturers and companies interested in integrating our advanced adapter solution are cordially invited to reach out for manufacturing price quotes at +1-514-229-1409 or via email at b2b@a2zevse.com.

Rest assured, the Typhoon Plug has undergone rigorous testing and stands ready to support car manufacturers and charging station firms transitioning to the North American Charging Standard (NACS).

How it works :

Basics : The NACS-CCS1 Typhoon Plug is 100% passive and has no electronics. L1 and L2 pins are crossed between the NACS and CCS1 end. NACS' ground goes directly to J1772's ground. NACS' Control Contact pin goes to J1772's Control Contact pin and the same applies to the Control Proximity pins. The adapter is quite straightforward and makes a simple conversion of plugs.

This adapter is simply the opposite of the CCS1 to NACS adapter. The charging station and vehicle are in charge of everything else regarding the charging process. 

Temperature sensor : The temperature sensor needs no power. It's a sensor switch connected to PP and PE, when it senses a temperature over 85ºC it switches off and by the same occasion stops communication between PP and PE. The charging process then stops, until it cools down.