Tesla lists multiple brands on its "soon-to-be-available" NACS page, hinting at a speedier release schedule
In a significant move towards promoting electric vehicle (EV) adoption, Tesla has announced that several automotive brands will soon gain access to its extensive Supercharger network in North America. The decision comes as Tesla adopts the North American Charging Standard (NACS), a move that is expected to expand fast-charging options for EV owners and standardize charging connectors across the industry.
Key brands set to benefit from this development include Lucid, BMW, Mini, Rolls-Royce, Ford, Genesis (Hyundai's luxury brand), Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Polestar, Rivian, Volvo, and more. Some of these brands, such as Hyundai and Kia, are releasing 2025 models with native NACS ports, allowing them to plug directly into Superchargers without the need for adapters. Others, like Lucid, are planning to release adapters for their existing models, such as the $220 adapter for the Lucid Air starting July 31, 2025.
The Supercharger network, already consisting of over 2,600 stations with nearly 32,000 ports, offers a valuable asset for EV brands to access. Brands like Lucid are eager to leverage this extensive infrastructure to provide their customers with more charging options.
This collaborative use of Tesla's network is driven by an industry-wide push towards the NACS port as a new standard, supported by federal incentives for charging infrastructure and the desire to reduce fragmentation in charging standards. The move reflects a strategic shift from exclusive use to a more interoperable ecosystem, improving convenience and reducing range anxiety for EV drivers across brands.
Tesla’s charging network now operates three access tiers. These include legacy Tesla-only stalls, Magic Dock-equipped stalls for non-Tesla EVs using adapters, and NACS-equipped Superchargers for vehicles shipping with the NACS port.
An official announcement by Hyundai, Kia, or Tesla about the addition of these vehicles to the Supercharger network is expected within days. Once the announcement is made, drivers can start charging immediately without the need for multiple setup steps. In addition, drivers of earlier Hyundai EVs can get a free NACS adapter from Hyundai.
The development of a new app that maps all chargers and eliminates the need for individual searches is also underway. This app is expected to further enhance the convenience of using the Supercharger network for EV drivers.
This expansion of Tesla's Supercharger network to multiple automotive brands reflects a broader industry trend towards adopting Tesla's charging standard to leverage the vast network for better EV charging access and compatibility in North America. For EV enthusiasts, this is exciting news that promises to make electric vehicle ownership more accessible and convenient.
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- The extended Supercharger network by Tesla will now provision access to several automotive brands, such as Lucid, BMW, Mini, Rolls-Royce, Ford, Genesis (Hyundai's luxury brand), Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Polestar, Rivian, Volvo, and more.
- Hyundai and Kia are scheduled to release 2025 models with native NACS ports, enabling them to connect directly to Superchargers, eliminating the need for adapters.
- To cater to brands without native NACS ports, Tesla will offer adapters for vehicles, like the adapter for the Lucid Air, starting July 31, 2025.
- The Supercharger network, consisting of over 2,600 stations with nearly 32,000 ports, will soon become more interoperable with the addition of NACS-equipped Superchargers, improving convenience and reducing range anxiety for electric vehicle drivers.
- In addition to the expansion of the Supercharger network, a new app is under development to map all chargers, further enhancing the convenience of using the network for electric vehicle drivers.
