SK Signet, a leading charging equipment manufacturer, announced plans to introduce electric-vehicle chargers compatible with Tesla’s technology later this year. This move follows recent steps taken by major automakers Ford and GM to adopt Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS), signaling a growing acceptance of Tesla’s charging design by the industry.
By embracing Tesla’s charging technology, electric vehicle charging companies are aiming to avoid potential customer losses to competitors who exclusively offer the Combined Charging System (CCS), supported by automakers such as Volkswagen and Hyundai Motor.
SK Signet, whose clientele includes charging station operators like Electrify America and EVgo, has already initiated the development of ultra-fast chargers capable of simultaneously charging EVs using both NACS and CCS standards.
The White House recently announced that EV charging stations providing Tesla plugs would be eligible for substantial federal subsidies, as long as they also incorporate CCS connectivity. This incentive aligns with the government’s objective of promoting the widespread deployment of hundreds of thousands of chargers, considering them crucial to accelerating EV adoption across the United States.
Seung-June Oh, president of SK Signet America, affirmed the company’s commitment to expanding charging options for EVs, including those utilizing NACS standards. By doing so, SK Signet aims to contribute to the development of a robust charging network in the United States.
Acquired by South Korea’s SK Group in 2021, SK Signet stands as one of the prominent manufacturers of charging equipment. Earlier this month, the company established its first U.S. manufacturing center in Texas, equipped with the capacity to produce over 10,000 ultra-fast chargers annually.
With the introduction of Tesla-compatible EV chargers, SK Signet is poised to play a significant role in shaping the future of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, offering consumers increased convenience and contributing to the widespread adoption of electric vehicles in the United States.
