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[–] Ditti@lemmy.dbzer0.com 28 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (2 children)

The ~~NACS adapter~~ DC-to-DC converter is limited to 50 kW:

Using this solution, the Air can charge at up to 50 kW and gain up to 200 miles of range per hour of charging, giving owners additional peace of mind while on the road. With the adapter, owners will be able to initiate charging on Tesla Superchargers via the Lucid App, with a credit card saved to their Lucid Wallet.

Saved you a click.

[–] artyom@piefed.social 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

It's not a limitation of the adapter itself. I mean it might be, but the architecture of the battery is the bigger issue. Lucid (and several others including Hyundai/Kia and VAG) use 800V batteries and most superchargers are only compatible with 400V. The new V4 superchargers support 800V+ charging though. At that point the adapter may become the limiting factor.

[–] Ditti@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 2 weeks ago

Fair point, I've updated my comment!

[–] acockworkorange@mander.xyz 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

But can they still use a decent adapter and charge at 250 kW?

[–] Ditti@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

The comments seem to indicate that it's an issue with the Air's DC-to-DC converter as it tries to step up the 400V the Superchargers provide to 800V.

[–] acockworkorange@mander.xyz 2 points 2 weeks ago

Big oof. Thanks!