I read somewhere BMW will be creating their own adapter for release sometime 2026. Please let me know which of your adapters work as I assume I need the same.
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Per Google:
BMW drivers with current EVs (i4, iX, i5, i7) can use Tesla Superchargers by plugging a NACS-to-CCS1 adapter into their car’s charging port, then connecting the Supercharger’s cable, with charging initiated via the Tesla or My BMW app. BMW plans to release its own official adapter in mid-2026, but recommends third-party options like Lectron’s Vortex Plus , which is BMW-approved and UL-certified for safety (UL 2252). Users can also utilize Superchargers with Tesla’s built-in Magic Dock (no adapter needed) or start sessions via the app, with billing through Shell Recharge in the My BMW app.
I would personally avoid the Lectron. They have a bad reputation for becoming unlatched while in the charge port and becoming warm to the point of potentially starting a fire. If you want to go 3rd party, have had no problems with my A2Z adapter, but you can find a Ford adapter on a forum for $100.
charging lucid at those is a nightmare. First, the cable is too short to reach across the long lucid hood no matter how close you pull in to the charger. Second, the speed is capped at 50kW so yeah
Be careful of Chinese adapters that have no UL certification. If you weld your DC pins it won’t be covered by warranty and its not cheap to replace a charging port. While I don’t think you need to use only the brand recommended by BMW, I would stick with a reputable US manufacturer with transparent UL listings.
There’s lots of different types of Lectron adapters. This new one from Lectron has a lock mechanism to prevent accidental arching and is UL certified. That’s why it’s so expensive.
BMW USA has ONLY approved that one I linked to. You’ll see it listed in all of the official BMW documentation that has come out in the last week. So for proper warranty coverage I’d recommend it.
