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The development of Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) is changing the EV charging landscape, with non-Tesla electric vehicles (EVs) now able to charge at Tesla Superchargers--something impossible just a few months prior. This industry-wide move to a standardized DC...
The electric vehicle market is slowly working towards inclusivity, and it all starts with the charging standard. For the longest time, most electric vehicles in North America have used the J1772 plug as the EV charger of choice--except Tesla. Tesla...
As the North American Charging Standard (NACS) closes in on its official standardization, some of you may be wondering what this means for the beloved J1772. A bit of background: SAE J1772 is still the charging standard for AC charging...
As major electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers pledge allegiance to the North American Charging Standard (NACS) one after the other, questions about its benefits to EV charging are raised. Aside from exceptional charging speeds and a streamlined network, EV enthusiasts are...
When Tesla introduced the Model S sedan in 2012, it subsequently launched its proprietary connector, then called the Tesla Charging Connector. It would be used in subsequent Tesla electric vehicles: the Model X, 3, Y, and the Cybertruck. As the...
The North American Charging Standard (NACS), alternatively referred to as the Tesla charging standard or the Tesla Supercharger network, is a charging connector system developed by Tesla Motors. Despite common assumptions, the NACS differs from Tesla's current connectors; it's more...
When Tesla opened its proprietary charger design in 2022, it was part of a broader plan to make it the charging standard in North America. While major automakers are joining the shift, the Tesla connector hasn’t been officially recognized yet,...
Back in April 2022, Tesla took a page out of Apple's book and stopped shipping complimentary chargers with its EVs. While this decision garnered some controversy, it opened the market for third-party manufacturers offering Tesla charging solutions and, in turn,...
In 2019, Tesla initiated a pilot program in select locations in the Netherlands, allowing non-Tesla electric vehicles (EVs) to access its Supercharger network. Fast forward to 2023, and the company is now planning to open up over 25,000 Supercharger ports...
