Looks like the SAE is ready with their NACS certification:
So, this is a very interesting article. My immediate reaction on seeing the title was disbelief -- having been in enough discussions with Tesla fans / EA haters, pointing out that the CCS1 plug itself wasn't (mostly) the problem -- but it seems like SAE has taken the opportunity of a new standard to make some potentially valuable changes that aren't strictly related to the plug, mainly on the AC (J1772) side. For one:
"The main reason for [list of benefits] is the standard is preserving NACS’ support for 277 volts, as opposed to the 208-240 voltage of J1772. This simple change unlocks a cascade of benefits that should smooth out several charging problems."
Gotta admit, I had no idea Teslas supported 277V AC. This will be something for NACS-to-J1772 adapter-using cars to watch out for, assuming they can't actually support it. Another:
"The NACS standard includes a provision that would enable the installation of chargers in lampposts, something that we’ve seen trials of in London. There have been similar efforts in the US, but those are subpar because the J1772 standard requires a permanently attached cable, which means that streetside cables get dropped, broken, laid around, and otherwise abused.
The new NACS standard instead uses a standardized receptacle – which is, in fact, the same one used in the EU and China – which can be plugged into with a ~$100-200 carry-along cable that EV drivers can keep in their car (and the receptacle does have a locking mechanism)."
And apparently what they mean by this is that they've specified a cable which is NACS on one end, and, of all things, Mennekes (AKA Type 2) on the other. I agree entirely with the rationale here, but it's a weird (and belated) way to see it come about.