General Motors (GM) has announced plans to switch to the North American Charging Standard (NACS) for electric vehicles starting in 2025. This is a significant change as almost all other automakers, aside from Tesla, have been using the Combined Charging System (CCS) connectors. Last month, Ford also announced plans to embrace NACS. GM has also revealed a collaboration with Tesla that will enable GM owners to charge at more than 12,000 Superchargers. However, the Supercharger network won’t open to GM customers until 2024, and they will need to use a NACS to CCS adapter. GM also plans to offer a CCS to NACS adapter in the future, so customers can charge at existing non-Tesla fast chargers.
GM’s integration of Tesla Superchargers into their vehicles and mobile apps will help drivers easily locate, pay for, and initiate charging at available Tesla Superchargers. GM CEO Mary Barra stated that the company’s vision of an all-electric future involves producing millions of world-class EVs across categories and price points while creating an ecosystem that will accelerate mass EV adoption. She added that the collaboration with Tesla is a key part of their strategy and an important next step in quickly expanding access to fast chargers for their customers. This could also help move the industry toward a single North American charging standard.
Tesla’s Senior Director of Charging Infrastructure, Rebecca Tinucci, echoed Barra’s sentiments and stated that their mission is to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy. Giving every EV owner access to ubiquitous and reliable charging is a cornerstone of that mission. Tinucci expressed excitement about working with other industry leaders like GM to provide access to the Tesla Supercharger Network via the North American Charging Standard.
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Why is GM switching to NACS?
GM’s collaboration with Tesla
What does this mean for the EV industry?
Why is GM switching to NACS?
GM’s decision to switch to NACS is a significant change as almost all other automakers, aside from Tesla, have been using the Combined Charging System (CCS) connectors. Last month, Ford also announced plans to embrace NACS. The North American Charging Standard is quickly becoming the connector of choice for electric vehicles in North America. The NACS connector is a modification of the CCS connector and has been developed by a group of automakers, including GM, Ford, and Stellantis. The NACS connector is designed to be more user-friendly and efficient than the CCS connector. It is also expected to be more cost-effective for automakers.
GM’s collaboration with Tesla
GM’s collaboration with Tesla will enable GM owners to charge at more than 12,000 Superchargers. However, the Supercharger network won’t open to GM customers until 2024, and they will need to use a NACS to CCS adapter. GM also plans to offer a CCS to NACS adapter in the future, so customers can charge at existing non-Tesla fast chargers. GM’s integration of Tesla Superchargers into their vehicles and mobile apps will help drivers easily locate, pay for, and initiate charging at available Tesla Superchargers. This collaboration is a key part of GM’s strategy and an important next step in quickly expanding access to fast chargers for their customers.
What does this mean for the EV industry?
GM’s decision to switch to NACS and collaborate with Tesla could help move the industry toward a single North American charging standard. This would make it easier for EV owners to charge their vehicles at any charging station regardless of the automaker. It would also help accelerate mass EV adoption by making charging more accessible and convenient for consumers. The collaboration between GM and Tesla is a positive step toward achieving this goal and could encourage other automakers to follow suit. As more automakers embrace NACS, it could become the standard for electric vehicles in North America.