EVERY AUTOMAKER'S NACS PLAN - EVERYTHING WE KNOW ABOUT TESLA SUPERCHARGER ACCESS

EV Channels Review

This episode of the Out-of-Spec Podcast provides a comprehensive overview of automaker plans for adopting the North American Charging Standard (NACS) and accessing the Tesla Supercharger network. Host Francie details the staggered rollout of NACS adoption, highlighting that Ford and GM will be the first to gain access via adapters in February 2024, with native NACS ports arriving in 2025. The review emphasizes the significant value proposition of Supercharger access for EV owners, particularly given the reported unreliability and limitations of the current CCS public charging infrastructure. While most automakers announced plans for 2025 with adapter solutions for existing CCS vehicles, the exact cost of adapters, maximum charging speeds for CCS drivers, and specific user experience remain largely unconfirmed. The episode meticulously breaks down each automaker's announcement, including dates, projected Supercharger access numbers, and adapter strategies, noting Subaru, Toyota Group, Lucid, and VW Group as having access to over 15,000 Superchargers.