Electrify America has launched pilot stations in the United States that allow electric vehicles equipped with either Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) or the Combined Charging System 1 (CCS1) to charge at the same stall, eliminating the need for an adapter.
The two pilot locations—situated in Orlando, Florida, and Waterford, Connecticut—each feature three charging stalls, with each stall capable of charging two vehicles simultaneously. The new dispensers, built by Alpitronic, come with four cables: two for CCS1-equipped vehicles and two for those using the NACS connector.
See also: Electrify America Reports 50% Growth in Charging Demand, Plans 30% Network Expansion in 2025
The rollout is part of Electrify America’s plan, announced in 2023, to support the industry’s shift toward a more unified charging experience. As more automakers commit to integrating NACS into their vehicles, the charging network is working to ensure compatibility with the changing electric vehicle landscape.
Electrify America’s charging units also support high-speed charging up to 400 kilowatts, offering a performance advantage over most existing Tesla Superchargers, which typically deliver up to 250 kW. This is particularly significant for EVs capable of higher voltage charging, such as the Lucid Air and Porsche Taycan.
See also: Electrify America Opens New Technology Campus to Advance EV Charging Solutions
The expansion of NACS-compatible infrastructure comes as automakers and charging providers alike respond to growing consumer demand for easier, faster, and more accessible charging options. While Tesla continues to upgrade its Supercharger network to the newer V4 standard, other operators are taking similar steps to provide high-power, dual-standard charging solutions across the country.
Further deployments of these dual-cable stations are expected as Electrify America continues to modernize its network in line with evolving industry standards.
Source: InsideEVs