People who drive diesel or gas powered vehicles can pull up to almost any fuel pump and fill up their tank without a second thought. It’s not that easy for EV drivers. This is because electric vehicles currently have one of several different charging ports, from the odd CHAdeMO to the more common Combined Charging System (CCS) and Tesla’s reasonable North American Charging Standard (NACS).
Tesla’s NACS charge port and the company’s extensive Supercharger network are largely considered the gold standard, and it looks like other automakers are poised to make Tesla’s system the industry standard. Back in May, Ford was the first to agree to work with Tesla and use the NACS plug, then the dominoes started to fall, with several other automakers recently announcing deals with Tesla. The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) International has also just announced that it will standardize NACS connectors.
With other automakers—and charging networks—expected to adopt Tesla’s plug, we’ve compiled a list of them as well as those we’ve heard are in talks to join. We’ll update this list when new deals are confirmed or if we hear more potential deals.
Automakers That Have Agreements with Tesla
Ford
Starting in spring 2024, Ford EV owners will have access to the Tesla Supercharger network. Currently, the Ford F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E feature CCS-type charging ports, but the adapter will allow them to connect to Tesla’s fast charger. In 2025, Ford says its new EVs will feature a standard NACS plug.
GM
General Motors is the second automaker to sign a deal with Tesla to adopt its charging port. GM EV owners will get access to Tesla Super Chargers starting in 2024 with adapters that enable their CCS ports to work with NACS. GM will begin making NACS standard on all its EVs starting in 2025. The company also said it will offer adapters so NACS-equipped models can connect to CCS chargers.
Rivian
Following Ford and GM, Rivian has agreed to work with Tesla, with the R1T pickup truck and R1S SUV getting NACS ports in 2025. Adapters for those models will be available next year.
Polestar/Volvo
Polestar and Volvo are the first foreign automakers to partner with Tesla. The Chinese-owned Swedish brand will both make NACS ports standard on all its EVs from 2025. Like other companies, adapters to make their CCS ports compatible with Tesla’s Super Charger will be offered in the first half or middle of next year. Polestar and Volvo will also offer NACS-to-CCS adapters for those who need to connect to non-Tesla chargers.
The automaker is reportedly in talks with Tesla
Hyundai
Hyundai Motor Company, which also includes the Kia and Genesis brands, is reportedly looking into making its EVs compatible with the NACS port, according to a Reuters report. While the Korean automaker has publicly expressed interest, Hyundai President Jaehoon Chang is also said to have expressed concern over the fact that Tesla’s current 400-volt fast charger does not allow for the higher charging speeds that Hyundai’s 800-volt electric architecture is capable of. on another charger.
Stelantis
Stellantis executives have confirmed that the company is considering using Tesla’s charging port, according to a report by Reuters. However, an official agreement has yet to be announced. In the US market, automakers that are part of Stellantis include Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Maserati and Ram.
Volkswagen
Volkswagen is said to be considering a deal with Tesla, as reported by Reuters. The automaker’s decision to adopt the NACS port will likely affect other brands under its umbrella, which in the US market include Audi, Bentley, Bugatti, Porsche, and Lamborghini.
Network Charging Using NACS
Along with automakers that have announced deals with Tesla, several public charging networks have also signed deals to offer NACS connectors at their stations.
ChargePoint
ChargePoint has announced it will add NACS-type plugs to its charging stations. However, the company didn’t reveal any specific details about when that would happen, other than to say it would be “soon.” ChargePoint also said it will continue to offer other types of chargers.
Strengthen America
Electrify America, owned by the Volkswagen Group, has announced that it will also use Tesla’s NACS connector. The charging chain said it plans to offer new plugs at its stations in 2025. It will also continue to offer other types of plugs.
Senior Editor
Eric Stafford’s car addiction started before he could walk, and it has fueled his passion to write news, reviews and more for Car and Driver since 2016. His aspiration growing up is to become a millionaire with a car collection like Jay Leno. Apparently, getting rich is harder than social media influencers say, so he eschews financial success entirely to become an automotive journalist and drive new cars for a living. After earning a journalism degree at Central Michigan University and working at a daily newspaper, years of basically burning money on failed project cars and lemon-flavored jalopies finally paid off when Car and Driver hire him. His garage currently includes a 2010 Acura RDX, a ’97 Chevy Camaro Z/28 manual, and a ’90 Honda CRX Si.