Tesla’s super-popular Superchargers have inspired the rest of the auto industry to get on board with the company’s North American Charging Standard (NACS), according to reporting from The Verge.
This means that non-Tesla EVs will be able to use Tesla’s supercharging network, but will need an adapter, at least until carmakers start producing models with native NACS ports, which could be as soon as 2025.
Ford has already started providing free adapters to its EV customers so that they can use Tesla’s Superchargers, and other companies are expected to follow suit.
General Motors has partnered with ChargePoint to build out a new EV charging network under the GM Energy brand, with plans to install up to 500 DC fast-charging ports in the US.
Rivian, Nissan, and Hyundai also announced initiatives to increase their drivers’ access to Supercharger stations.
Despite the progress being made towards making EV charging more accessible, there remains a prominent barrier to EV adoption, with reports suggesting that the current EV charging landscape has been overhyped and is not fit for purpose.