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Tesla’s EV Charging Plug to Become Standard in North America

Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) is making significant strides towards becoming the dominant electric vehicle (EV) charging system in the United States. SAE International, a key standards organization in the automotive industry, recently announced its plans to support the NACS plug, making it easier for manufacturers to incorporate NACS connectors into their vehicles and charging stations.

Tesla’s EV Charging Plug to Become Standard in North America

SAE International stated that standardizing the NACS connector will bring certainty, expanded options, reliability, and convenience to manufacturers, suppliers, and, most importantly, consumers. The organization collaborated with the US Joint Office of Energy and Transportation to facilitate discussions between Tesla and SAE. Together, they aim to develop a standardized NACS connector on an expedited timeline, with the goal of accelerating the improvement of the country’s charging infrastructure.

 

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In an interesting coincidence, ChargePoint, a prominent charging network provider, also revealed on the same day that customers could now order charging stations with NACS connectors. Starting later this year, the company will offer NACS as an option for its home AC charging systems. This development aligns with a broader trend, as major automakers such as Ford, General Motors, and Rivian have recently announced their plans to adopt the NACS standard. Consequently, states like Texas have mandated that government-funded EV charging stations incorporate Tesla’s connector. With the growing momentum behind NACS, even holdouts like Electrify America may reconsider their position on adopting the connector.

The widespread adoption of the NACS connector will contribute to streamlining the charging experience for EV owners and facilitate interoperability among different charging networks. As more manufacturers and charging infrastructure providers embrace the NACS standard, it is expected to bolster the accessibility and reliability of EV charging across the United States.