FIRST PUBLIC NACS EQUIPPED CHARGERS INSTALLED IN THE WILD! | EPISODE 141

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This episode of the Out-of-Spec Podcast discusses the recent installation of the first publicly available NACS (North American Charging Standard) equipped chargers in the US. Hosts Kyle and Francie highlight two specific sites: one at XCH Charge/MD7 headquarters in Allen, Texas, and another at ChargePoint's headquarters in Campbell, California. They emphasize that while Tesla Superchargers and some Magic Docks already use the NACS connector, these new installations are significant because they are public, non-Tesla branded chargers that allow Teslas to charge natively without an adapter, using the ISO 15118 communication standard. A key takeaway is that not all Teslas will be compatible; older models will require a CCS retrofit for communication. The hosts also touch upon the challenges of NACS cable supply chain development, the importance of UL certification for public chargers, and the potential confusion for consumers. They predict a future with many dual CCS/NACS ports and a decline in pure CCS or CHAdeMO ports as cables need replacement.