In Might 2023, Ford triggered a change when the U.S. automaker locked in a deal to provide house owners of its EVs entry to the Tesla Supercharger community.
In a surprising shift, automaker after automaker — from GM and Hyundai to Rivian and Mercedes — adopted swimsuit. By the top of 2023, almost each main automaker had agreed to undertake Tesla’s North American Charging Normal (NACS) and promised EV house owners that adapters would quickly be on their approach.
Many non-Tesla clients are nonetheless ready. Nonetheless, latest bulletins from automakers could present an electrical lining of optimism.
TechCrunch is monitoring which manufacturers have entry to the Tesla Supercharging Community and will probably be updating this checklist.
The shift to the Tesla EV charging customary
In November 2022, Tesla shared its EV charging connector design in an effort to encourage community operators and automakers to undertake the know-how and assist make it the brand new customary in North America. On the time, each different automaker was utilizing the Mixed Charging Normal (CCS) in North America.
Mass adoption appeared unlikely on the time although Tesla’s charging community was thought of far superior due to its strong and user-friendly design and the convenience of paying for the EV juice.
Six months later, Ford turned the primary to announce it could work with Tesla in a deal that might give its clients entry to greater than 12,000 Superchargers throughout the U.S. and Canada. However it wasn’t nearly giving Ford EV house owners entry to a particular adapter. Ford additionally dedicated to integrating its future EVs with NACS ports as an alternative of CCS.
Rivian, GM, BMW, Honda, Hyundai, Volkswagen, Porsche, Audi, Hyundai, Kia, Lucid, and Stellantis adopted.
Tesla charging FAQs
Within the U.S. at this time, there are 36,499 NACS ports obtainable publicly (though a few of these is likely to be from different EV charging firms which have tailored Tesla’s customary), in comparison with round 16,925 CCS ports. That’s regardless of federal dollars which have gone explicitly to the buildout of CCS chargers.
For EV house owners caught with a CCS port, they’ll have to carry out for manufacturer-approved adapters. Whereas there are some third-party adapters that declare to be compliant with sure security and efficiency requirements, like Lectron’s Vortex Plug for $199, Tesla’s website says such adapters are prohibited.
A GM spokesperson instructed TechCrunch its adapters have been particularly designed to guard GM EV batteries whereas charging and that its automobile guarantee doesn’t cowl injury to automobile components ensuing from the usage of non-GM accredited adapters.
In late August, Tesla posted on X that it had ramped up manufacturing of adapters. That assertion, mixed with GM’s announcement, might imply that much more non-Tesla EVs will probably be pulling as much as Supercharger stations quickly. They’ll all must obtain the Tesla app to allow them to pay for charging.
Tesla supercharging entry guidelines
Ford
Sure Ford clients officially gained access to Tesla Superchargers in February 2024, however ongoing provide constraints have delayed the supply of free fast-charging adapters for many clients (though Ford says the delays have affected “some” clients).
In early 2025, extra clients started to obtain their adapters.
Basic Motors
As of September 2024, GM has lastly up to date the software program on its Chevy, Cadillac, and GMC EVs so clients can use Tesla’s Superchargers. If they need entry quickly, they should buy a “GM accredited” adapter by means of their app for $225.
From 2025 onward, GM’s EVs will probably be constructed with the NACS cost port.
Honda and Acura
Honda introduced in March 2025 that North American house owners of the Honda Prologue and the Acura ZDX EVs would get NACS entry in June. The automaker mentioned it could make adapters obtainable for buy from dealerships nearer to the date of launch.
Hyundai Motor Group
The South Korean automaker has made a number of strikes to provide EV house owners entry to NACS chargers within the coming 12 months.
Kia announced in September its plans to provide EV house owners entry to NACS chargers beginning January 15, 2025. They used the announcement as one thing of a promotion, providing clients who purchase a brand new 2024 EV6 or 2024 or 2025 EV9 SUV from September 4, 2024 a free adapter mailed to them in early 2025, if there’s sufficient provide. Current Kia EV6, EV9, and Niro EV clients who took supply earlier than September 4 should purchase an adapter from a supplier “at a later date.”
However for many who don’t wish to hassle with an adapter, Kia shared some information on the LA Auto Present in November. Each the 2025 EV6 and 2026 EV9 GT will probably be manufactured with a NACS plug. The EV6 is expected to go on sale within the first half of 2025, and the EV9 GT within the latter half of next year.
The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 and the 2026 Genesis Electrified GV70 have been additionally each introduced with NACS plugs on the LA Auto Present and promise drivers entry to Tesla’s Supercharger community. However for purchasers who need a Hyundai EV prior to that, the automaker mentioned in December that it could ship clients who purchased or leased an EV earlier than January 31 a free NACS adapter.
Lucid
Homeowners of the Lucid Gravity SUV bought entry to Tesla’s Supercharger community on January 31, 2025. The Gravity is constructed customary with the NACS cost port.
Individuals who have already bought the Lucid Air sedan, constructed with a CCS port, will get entry through adapters to the Supercharger community within the second quarter.
Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz said in January that its EVs would be capable of entry Tesla’s community beginning in February 2025. Mercedes affords present EV clients the flexibility to buy an adapter made by Lectron for $185 by means of licensed dealerships. The automaker plans to roll out its first automobiles with factory-installed NACS ports later this 12 months. Mercedes has not but shared which fashions will come first.
Mercedes has added Tesla Supercharger places to its charger map within the app, and the system will combine with the automaker’s Plug & Cost characteristic, which initiates charging as quickly because the buyer plugs in.
Nissan
Starting in late 2024, Nissan started to provide Ariya drivers entry to Tesla’s community by means of a NACS adapter. The automaker additionally mentioned that in 2025, it can begin providing EVs for the U.S. and Canadian markets with a NACS port.
Rivian
EV startup Rivian formally bought entry to fifteen,000 Superchargers throughout North America on March 18, 2024. On the time, Rivian promised to start sending adapters to clients starting in April. A Rivian spokesperson instructed TechCrunch the automaker started supply this spring and continues to ship adapters as shortly because it receives them.
As of September 2024, Rivian mentioned that clients who order a brand new automobile can have an adapter shipped to them routinely once they take supply. Clients will obtain the adapter inside seven to 10 enterprise days. The EV-maker additionally promised that those that already personal a Rivian and are nonetheless awaiting an adapter would obtain one for gratis by the top of January 2025.
Volvo (and Polestar)
The 2 Swedish automotive manufacturers owned by China’s Geely started providing their EV clients access to Tesla’s Supercharger community on the finish of October 2024.
Volvo mentioned on the time it could embrace a free NACS adapter for any buyer who buys a 2025 EX90, EX40, or EC40. Current Volvo EV house owners must shell out $230 for an adapter, which they will purchase from a dealership or service heart.
Polestar can also be promoting the adapter by means of its service facilities. Each manufacturers started delivery adapters on the finish of 2024. Volvo and Polestar are additionally updating their Android-powered infotainment software program so drivers can seek for Tesla Superchargers within the automobile’s navigation.
TechCrunch will replace the checklist as automakers acquire official entry.