Which electric cars can be charged with a Tesla Supercharger?

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Which electric cars can be charged with a Tesla Supercharger?

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Tesla’s advantage has long been its charging technology and Supercharger network.
Now, more and more automakers are turning to Tesla’s charging technology.
But there are a few things non-Tesla drivers need to know about charging at a Tesla station.

A lot has happened in the news cycle in recent months regarding tram drivers and where they can and cannot be plugged in. The key factor in all of that? Will automakers switch to Tesla’s charging standard?

Many car companies are turning to Tesla’s charging technology in hopes of boosting customer confidence in electricity usage.

Here’s what it sums up:

If you currently drive a Tesla, you can continue to charge at Tesla charging sites, which use the company’s North American Charging Standard (NACS), which has long worked well. The charger thinner, lighter and easier to wrap than other brands.

If you currently drive a non-Tesla electric vehicle, you must charge at a non-Tesla charging station like an Electrify America or EVgo charging station—using a Combined Charging System (CCS)—unless you come across a Tesla charger that is already equipped with a Magic Dock adapter. For years, CCS technology has dominated electric vehicles from everyone but Tesla.

Starting next year, if you drive a non-Tesla electric vehicle (whose carmakers have announced they’re making the switch), you’ll be able to charge at all Supercharger locations with one adapter. And by 2025, electric vehicles from some automakers won’t even need a converter.

Here’s how to charge it, depending on the EV you have:

Ford

Ford was the earliest traditional automaker to partner with Tesla for its charging technology.

Current Ford EV owners — Ford drivers tram already equipped with a CCS port — will be able to use the adapter developed by Tesla to access the Tesla Turbocharger starting in the spring. That means, if you own a Mustang Mach-E or Ford F-150 Lightningyou will need an adapter to use the Tesla station in 2024.

But Ford will equip its future EVs with NACS ports starting in 2025 — eliminating the need for any adapter. Owners of the new Ford EVs will be able to get into the Supercharger station and start it up without a problem.

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GM will also allow its EV drivers to connect to Tesla stations.

Like Ford, GM EV drivers can start using the Tesla charging network even before the automaker equips their cars with NACS.

Starting next year, whether you’re driving a GMC HummerYou can use a Tesla charger for a Cadillac Lyriq or another GM electric car, as long as you have the adapter.

GM will build its electric vehicles with the NACS port starting in 2025. From that point on, GM EV drivers won’t need an adapter to charge at a Tesla location.

Volvo

Existing drivers of Volvo EVs could start using the adapter to use the Tesla charger around the middle of next year.

People who buy an electric Volvo starting from 2025 can expect cars to be produced with the NACS port from then on.

The North Star

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The North Star

The same rules apply to owners of Polestar electric car.

You can start using the charger in 2024 with an adapter and expect a full experience a year later with the 2025 Polestar model.

Mercedes-Benz

The German automaker has just announced it will adopt Tesla’s NACS.

Mercedes-Benz EV drivers will have access to the Tesla network through the adapter starting next year.

Mercedes will implement the NACS gateway into production vehicles starting in 2025.

Several automakers have yet to announce that they will make their electric vehicles compatible with Tesla chargers. For example, Lucid doesn’t plan to make the switch immediately.

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Lucid CEO Peter Rawlinson recently said he’s still not convinced of an industry-wide transition to Tesla NACS technology, but it’s likely the startup will eventually follow suit. That means Lucid drivers must charge at a location where CCS is available.

Stellantis

Jeep maker says Reuters in a recent statement, it will evaluate the possibility of a transition to NACS.

hyundai

hyundai said it was also looking into it.

It becomes difficult when you look at other charging stations

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Currently, non-Tesla EV drivers can plug in an Electrify America or EVgo charger as both the vehicle and station are equipped to handle CCS-enabled charging.

Several charging companies are currently planning to convert their devices to NACS. (You can keep track of which companies work with this Helpful tracker from EVAdoption consulting.)

That means for drivers of non-Tesla electric vehicles, built with a future NACS gateway (for many of them, starting in 2025), these non-Tesla stations will also be available. can accommodate them.

There’s a lot to keep an eye on in the world of EV charging. But with importance charging As an EV owner’s experience, the space is sure to get more interesting in the years to come.

Are you a non-Tesla EV owner? Are you planning to use the adapter to be able to charge at Tesla stations starting next year? Do you want to wait to buy your EV until it’s built with the NACS port? Do you have a tip or opinion to share? Contact this reporter at [email protected].

news7g07/09/2023

3 4 minutes read