Nissan has joined the list of automakers whose electric vehicles can now use Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) Supercharger Network. The update, reflected on Tesla’s official NACS webpage, allows Nissan EV drivers to access over 15,000 Supercharger stalls across the United States and Canada.
This development follows Tesla’s existing partnerships with automakers like Ford, Rivian, General Motors, Volvo, and Polestar. Nissan had previously announced that its all-electric Ariya crossover would gain NACS access later this year, alongside plans to distribute NACS adapters to Ariya drivers by the end of 2024.
“This adapter will allow Ariya drivers to conveniently charge at compatible Tesla Supercharger locations – dramatically increasing the number of public charging locations available to Ariya,” Nissan stated in a release.
While current non-Tesla EVs require NACS adapters to use the Supercharger Network, future models are expected to feature integrated NACS charging ports. Nissan plans to begin offering EVs in the United States and Canada with native NACS ports starting in 2025, signaling a shift towards standardizing the charging interface for broader compatibility.
“Adopting the NACS standard underlines Nissan’s commitment to making electric mobility even more accessible as we follow our Ambition 2030 long-term vision of greater electrification,” said Jérémie Papin, chairperson of Nissan Americas. “We are happy to provide access to thousands more fast chargers for Nissan EV drivers, adding confidence and convenience when planning long-distance journeys.”
Tesla’s NACS webpage hints at the next potential addition to its Supercharger Network, with Mercedes-Benz listed as “Coming Soon.” If realized, this partnership would further expand the ecosystem of NACS-compatible vehicles, contributing to the growing adoption of Tesla’s charging standard across the EV industry.