ChargePapa Publishes CCS1 Adapter Guides for BMW i4, Mercedes EQS/EQE, Polestar 2/3, and VW ID.4

ChargePapa has published four new vehicle-specific EV charging adapter guides covering the BMW i4, Mercedes EQS and EQE, Polestar 2 and 3, and Volkswagen ID.4 — completing a six-vehicle CCS1 series that also includes guides for the Lucid Air and Rivian R1T/R1S.

CCS1 is the dominant DC fast charging connector for non-Tesla EVs in North America, used by BMW, Mercedes, Volkswagen, Polestar, Rivian, Lucid, and most other manufacturers. CCS1 ports are backward compatible with J1772 Level 2 connectors, meaning no adapter is needed for home or public Level 2 charging. For Tesla Supercharger access, CCS1 vehicles require a NACS-to-CCS1 adapter except at stations equipped with Tesla's built-in Magic Dock adapter.

Each guide covers connector type by model year, DC fast charging speed ceiling, onboard AC charger rating, Level 2 circuit sizing under NEC Article 625, Tesla Supercharger access conditions, adapter current and voltage requirements, and full charging network compatibility.

BMW i4: Accepts up to 200 kW DC on eDrive35 and eDrive40 trims, and 210 kW on the M50. Pre-2025 CCS1 models require a NACS-to-CCS1 adapter rated for at least 200A for standard Supercharger cable access. Full guide: www.chargepapa.com/blogs/chargepapa-knowledge-hub/bmw-i4-charging-adapter-guide-j1772-supercharger-2026

Mercedes EQS and EQE: The EQS accepts up to 200 kW DC and the EQE up to 170 kW across all sedan and SUV variants. Pre-2025 models require a NACS-to-CCS1 adapter rated for 200A or higher. Full guide: www.chargepapa.com/blogs/chargepapa-knowledge-hub/mercedes-eqs-eqe-charging-adapter-guide-j1772-supercharger-2026

Polestar 2 and 3: The Polestar 3 accepts up to 250 kW DC — the highest CCS1 rating in the series. A NACS-to-CCS1 adapter rated for 250A or higher is required at standard Supercharger cables. Full guide: www.chargepapa.com/blogs/chargepapa-knowledge-hub/polestar-2-3-charging-adapter-guide-j1772-supercharger-2026

Volkswagen ID.4: Accepts 125 kW DC on 2021-2022 models and up to 175 kW on 2023+ RWD variants. VW and Electrify America maintain a dedicated partnership covering 800+ station locations. Full guide: www.chargepapa.com/blogs/chargepapa-knowledge-hub/vw-id4-charging-adapter-guide-j1772-supercharger-2026

The ChargePapa DC-Link NACS to CCS1 Adapter (SKU CPCADA0030) covers all six vehicles in the series. Rated for 500A and 1000V DC with a maximum throughput of 350 kW — above the Polestar 3's 250 kW DC ceiling. The adapter features an IP65-rated housing for outdoor use and a UL94 V-0 flame-rated thermoplastic shell. ChargePapa maintains close relationships with its manufacturing partners, enabling continuous spec optimisation and tighter quality control without distributor markup — delivering higher-spec products at more competitive price points.

Product page: www.chargepapa.com/products/tesla-nacs-to-ccs1-adapter

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