What drivers say about the CCS to CHAdeMO adapter

If you want to understand what a CCS to CHAdeMO adapter is really like to own, technical specifications only tell part of the story.

The more useful question is what drivers say after they have actually used one.

This article looks at feedback from customers who use the Longood CCS to CHAdeMO adapter. The reviews include experiences from Norway as well as customers elsewhere in Europe. Biladapter.no also displays international customer reviews collected through our Finnish partner store, Autonlaturit.com.

The goal is not to suggest that every experience is identical. Instead, it is to look at the themes that appear repeatedly once people start using the adapter with their cars.

Drivers do not mainly talk about the adapter as a technical gadget. They talk about how it changes the way they can use their car.

What do drivers notice first after using the adapter?

One of the first things many drivers mention is relief.

Again and again, customers describe the adapter as something that makes their car easier to live with. They no longer need to focus as heavily on whether the next charging stop has CHAdeMO. Longer journeys require less planning around a limited number of compatible chargers, and there is less dependence on a single CHAdeMO charger being available and working.

Some customers describe this very directly. One said that the adapter had opened up a whole new world for their Nissan Leaf. Another said they no longer had to worry about whether the relatively rare CHAdeMO charger ahead would be occupied or out of service.

A Norwegian customer who travelled from Norway to the Netherlands described the difference especially clearly: instead of searching for older chargers that might still have a working CHAdeMO connector, they simply searched for CCS charging stations and used those.

That is a useful place to start, because it shows what the adapter changes first.

Before it changes the route itself, it changes the feeling around planning the route.

What do drivers say about long-distance travel with the adapter?

This is where the feedback becomes particularly consistent.

Many of the strongest customer experiences are connected with longer journeys. Drivers do not simply say that the adapter works. They describe trips becoming easier, more flexible and less stressful.

A French customer described travelling across France from south to north and back, using the adapter for most of their charging stops without problems.

A UK customer explained that the adapter had already helped them three times when a CHAdeMO connector was unavailable or out of order. In each case, nearby CCS chargers provided an alternative.

The important change is that drivers are no longer forced to plan around such a narrow selection of CHAdeMO chargers. Having access to compatible CCS chargers gives them more options when travelling longer distances.

Do drivers mainly talk about speed, or about access?

Mostly about access.

That is an important distinction.

Customers generally do not describe the adapter as something that transforms the charging performance of their car. Instead, they talk about gaining access to many more charging possibilities.

One customer in Germany estimated that the adapter increased the number of charging points available to them from around 4,000 to more than 24,000.

Other customers describe the same benefit more simply: they no longer have to plan every charging stop specifically around CHAdeMO.

That is the real value that appears repeatedly in the feedback.

The biggest benefit is not necessarily charging faster. It is having many more realistic places where you can charge.

What do drivers say about compatibility in real life?

Many customers report that the adapter works very well, and some say it has worked flawlessly on every CCS charger they have tried.

Customers also mention specific chargers and charging networks they have successfully used, including Tesla Supercharger, ABB, Alpitronic, ChargePoint, Clever, Circle K, E.ON, Kempower and UNO-X.

At the same time, the feedback does not suggest that every charger will work perfectly in every situation.

Some customers describe a first attempt failing at one charging station before successfully charging elsewhere. Others mention individual charger models where compatibility has required further development or a firmware update.

This is an important part of the real-world picture.

The realistic takeaway is not that the adapter works with absolutely everything.

It is that compatibility is broad enough to significantly expand the charging options available to CHAdeMO drivers, while software development and updates can address additional compatibility issues when they appear.

What if the adapter does not work immediately?

This is where good customer support remains important.

Some of the older customer reviews describe situations where the adapter did not work correctly on the first attempt at a particular charger. Almost all of these experiences relate to earlier firmware versions, when compatibility with different chargers and vehicles was still developing.

With current firmware, the adapter works reliably in the vast majority of situations. However, an occasional compatibility issue can still occur with a particular combination of car, charger and software.

In the older reviews, customers repeatedly mention the support they received when something did not work as expected. In one case, a charging issue was resolved with a recommended firmware version. In another, a more complicated problem was followed closely by customer support until both the car and adapter were working correctly.

These experiences also show how much the product and its firmware have developed over time. Today, most users can simply connect the adapter and charge, but if an unusual compatibility issue does occur, knowledgeable support and access to firmware updates remain valuable.

For a product like this, the support behind the adapter is therefore an important part of the overall ownership experience.

What role do firmware updates play in how drivers talk about the adapter?

A larger role than many buyers may initially expect.

Customers mention firmware updates in several different ways. Some highlight how easy the update process is. Others describe an update solving compatibility problems with a particular charger.

One customer compared the Longood adapter with an older conversion solution that could not be upgraded and considered the ability to update the Longood adapter a major advantage.

Another customer described the adapter as indispensable after a few software updates and said that updating it was straightforward.

This matters because charging infrastructure does not remain completely static. Charging stations and networks can receive software changes over time.

An adapter that can also be updated has a better chance of adapting when compatibility issues appear.

Biladapter.no provides firmware downloads for the Longood adapter, including different versions intended for specific vehicle or compatibility situations.

What do drivers say after they have lived with the adapter for a while?

Some of the most revealing comments are not technical at all.

They are about confidence.

One owner explained that they mainly charge at home and therefore may not need the adapter every day. Even so, they value having it because a CHAdeMO charger they rely on today may one day be unavailable, broken or removed.

A Norwegian customer said that the adapter had given their car “new value.”

Another customer described the adapter as indispensable.

Others talk about reduced charging stress and greater freedom when planning longer journeys.

The adapter is therefore often appreciated not as a dramatic performance upgrade, but as something that reduces dependence on a limited charging network.

It gives owners more confidence that they will be able to continue using their CHAdeMO car in different situations.

What does this feedback say about the Longood adapter specifically?

Taken together, the customer feedback points to a few recurring conclusions.

First, the adapter works well enough in real-world use to meaningfully change how many CHAdeMO drivers charge and travel.

Second, the main benefit is broader access to useful charging options rather than a dramatic increase in charging speed.

Third, customers value the fact that the adapter can be updated and supported when compatibility issues arise.

Fourth, the reviews are based on concrete situations: long road trips, specific charger brands, firmware updates, unavailable CHAdeMO chargers and situations where having access to CCS solved a real problem.

And finally, the adapter often changes how owners feel about the car itself.

The car does not become a different vehicle.

It simply feels less restricted by the charging connector it was originally built with.

Where can you buy the Longood CCS to CHAdeMO adapter in Norway?

The Longood CCS to CHAdeMO adapter is available in Norway through Biladapter.no.

Biladapter.no is a Norwegian online store working in partnership with Autonlaturit.com, which has sold the Longood adapter to CHAdeMO drivers across Europe.

For customers in Norway, the adapter is sold and shipped from Norway. The price includes Norwegian VAT, delivery in Norway is free, and customers avoid the import VAT, customs handling and additional procedures that can come with ordering the product from abroad.

The adapter also includes a 30-day satisfaction guarantee and a 2-year warranty.

The Biladapter.no product page includes additional product information, compatibility details and customer reviews.