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For the adapter route, I agree.Yes that would be correct on not needing to send a signal to unlock anything. However, I still think Tesla would go the app activation route since not every car can support Plug and Charge. They also don't want to add a credit card terminal. App activation just makes the most sense right now alongside Plug and Charge for those vehicles that support it.
By the time [late] 2025 rolls around, when cars start appearing with actual NACS inlets, I'd be willing to bet that Tesla/Ford/GM/??? will come up with a more seamless solution. But yes, for adapter users, an app-based payment solution is most likely.