This month, A2Z EV introduced an all-new and quite surprising charging product: a stationary CCS1-to-NACS adapter for DC fast chargers. It could lead to an entirely new species of adapters.

Big Permanent Charging Adapter

The product is named the CCS1 to NACS Pedestal, and the company calls it “a very big adapter for DCFC”. The difference between this and a portable CCS1-to-NACS adapter is that this one is permanent. It can be deployed near a charger and screwed onto the concrete, without any electrical connection. Additionally, it comes with its own charging cable, making it resemble a satellite DC fast-charging dispenser.

A2Z EV says that the new permanent adapter is a cost-effective way to add a NACS (SAE J3400) charging plug to a CCS1 charger. Additionally, the adapter features other charging connector combinations (including CCS1, NACS, and CHAdeMO).

“The A2Z EV CCS1 to NACS Pedestal is a revolutionary fixed and permanent adapter that requires no electrical connections. Simply mount it to a concrete base, and your customers can enjoy the freedom of using the connector that best suits their needs. Save thousands of dollars by eliminating the need to replace expensive DC cables or hire professionals for complex electrical work.

This cost-effective solution is fully customizable to match your brand, with options for design, color, and logo. The pedestal is ready to support your DC charging network and is available for almost immediate shipping.”

How It Works

As we can see below, if one wants to use a NACS connector, they can connect the CCS1 plug to the adapter port, and then connect the NACS plug to the car:

The A2Z EV CCS1 to NACS Pedestal. (Source: A2Z EV)

According to A2Z EV, the product supports high-voltage charging up to 1,000 volts. There are also three options of the cable to match a particular DC fast charger: “Maximum Input Current: 350A, 400A & 600A (liquid cooled)”. The cable’s length is 1.8 m.

Here are some product photos:

The A2Z EV CCS1 to NACS Pedestal. (Source: A2Z EV)

The manufacturer stated that the CCS1 to NACS Pedestal costs less than replacing a DC cable on the charger itself.

We know that some EV charging equipment manufacturers have a different solution, like integrated adapters for the chargers (Tesla’s NACS-to-CCS1 adapter, aka Magic Dock, or ChargePoint’s CCS1-to-NACS adapter, aka Omni Port). However, A2Z EV’s approach might be worth considering for some older chargers that do not have an upgrade option (or where it would be expensive).

Additionally, there might be a cost-effective strategy to install one CCS1 to NACS Pedestal between two older CCS1 chargers, so it could serve one or the other, offering an additional NACS charging option at a minimum cost.

First Deployment

A2Z EV has already delivered its first CCS1 to NACS Pedestal in Canada. The site is open to the public.

The first A2Z EV CCS1 to NACS Pedestal installed in Canada. (Source: A2Z EV)

Today, we delivered and tested our first CCS1 to NACS pedestal in Canada at @roulezelectric charging complex, in Trois-Rivières. It is open to the public and you are free to try it out starting next week. pic.twitter.com/7SU46dhuw8

— A2Z EV | EVSE (@a2zev) August 23, 2025

We believe that stationary adapters might be a viable option for older charging infrastructure to facilitate the transition from CCS1 to NACS (SAE J3400) DC fast charging standards in North America.