Tesla’s Supercharger network will soon expand to accommodate another major automaker, with Volkswagen slated to gain access later this year, marking the latest development in Tesla’s push to integrate its charging infrastructure with non-Tesla electric vehicles (EVs).
Volkswagen is expected to officially connect to the Supercharger network in June or July when the company begins shipping adapters compatible with Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS), according to Mark Gillies, Director of Public Relations for Volkswagen Group of America. “We get access to the network in June/July, when we have an official VW adapter,” Gillies said in a statement to PCMag at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.
Tesla has already extended its Supercharger network to several automakers, including Ford, Rivian, General Motors, Volvo, Polestar, Nissan, and Mercedes-Benz. Volkswagen’s entry follows months of speculation about its adoption of NACS, a decision influenced by the automaker’s existing charging network under Electrify America. The timeline for Volkswagen’s premium brands, including Audi and Porsche, as well as its upcoming Scout vehicles, remains unclear.
The move comes as Tesla ramps up efforts to expand Supercharger accessibility across the EV market. Details on Tesla’s official plans are available on its website, though Volkswagen has not yet been listed among the automakers with forthcoming access. The announcement also coincides with Volkswagen’s growing EV portfolio, including the recent U.S. launch of its ID.Buzz electric van.
