Types of Plugs
There are several different types of plugs on electric cars sold and using a public charger can require you to find the right kind of connector. The most common connection is the J1772, used for Level 1 and Level 2 charging.
Most European- and American-made electric cars use a CCS-Type 1 plug. Japanese-built EVs use a plug design called CHAdeMO. Most public charging stations can accommodate both.
Tesla uses its own proprietary plug design no other automaker uses. It also operates its own network of chargers it calls Superchargers. Tesla sells its cars with an adapter that allows them to use chargers from other brands.
But Tesla wants to open its charging network to everyone. Cars with CCS and CHAdeMO plugs will need a special adapter to use Tesla Superchargers.