It looks like Tesla is set to win the charging connector wars in the U.S. But what does that mean for you?
The electric vehicle space is changing, and quick. While only a few months ago the majority of EV makers used the J1772 connector for Level 2 charging, and the CCS connector for DC fast charging, in a few years that may be completely different. Why? Many of the top carmakers have announced the switch to the North American Charging Standard, or NACS — also known best as “the Tesla plug.
What charging networks currently use the NACS connector? Currently, only Tesla charging stations offer NACS. Some Superchargers allow non-Teslas to charge, but they still require an adapter. EV drivers with an adapter can, however, charge at Tesla Destination Chargers or using a Tesla Wall Connector charger.
If you own a non-Tesla, with a CCS port, for example, your experience is unlikely to change much in the near term. If third-party charging networks adopt Tesla’s standard, it will likely be a while before they start moving over their connectors. When they do, it’s likely they’ll do so in phases — offering some stations with the NACS connector, and others with the CCS connector.
Of course, it’s important to put that into perspective a little. It will be at least a few years before it’ll start to get harder to find charging stations with CCS connectors, and even then you’ll be able to charge with an adapter. For some, it may be worth waiting a little longer to buy an electric car or buying a Tesla to ensure you have a car with what is seemingly the charging connector to win out in the U.S.
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