X A V I Posted March 20 Posted March 20 UPDATE 3/20/25: This story has been updated with details about automakers who have released official NACS adapters as well as those who have released a new model with a built-in NACS port. People who drive diesel- or gas-powered vehicles can pull up to almost any fuel pump and fill their tanks without having to think twice. It's not that simple for EV drivers. That's because electric vehicles currently have one of several different charge ports, from the oddball CHAdeMO to the more common Combined Charging System (CCS) and Tesla's proprietary North American Charging Standard (NACS). Tesla's NACS charge port and the company's extensive network of Superchargers are largely considered the gold standard, and it appears other automakers are ready to make Tesla's system the industry standard. In May 2023, Ford was the first to agree to team up with Tesla and adopt the NACS plug; then the dominos started falling, with several other automakers recently announcing agreements with Tesla. The engineering group SAE International also announced that it will standardize the NACS connector. 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 as new agreements are confirmed or if we hear of more potential deals. Automakers That Have Agreed to Adopt Tesla's Charging Plug Acura The Acura ZDX is currently the brand's lone EV offering. While the electric mid-size luxury SUV comes standard with a CCS-type charge port, Acura has announced that it will offer an adapter that will allow the ZDX to connect to Tesla's Superchargers, which use a proprietary NACS port. The CCS-to-NACS adapter will be available through Acura dealers starting sometime in June, and pricing will be announced closer to that time. ZDX owners don't have to worry about setting a reminder, though, as they'll get a notification via the Acura EV app. Right now, it's unclear if Acura plans to transition to a standard NACS plug in the future. Audi Audi has agreed to adopt Tesla's NACS charge port in North America starting in 2025. Along with building new models that feature the plug, the company says it is working on an adapter for pre-2025 models with a CCS-type port, which would give them access to Tesla's Supercharger network. https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a44388939/tesla-nacs-charging-network-compatibility/
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