Tritium, the renowned Australian fast charger manufacturer, has made a significant announcement regarding its support for Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) charging connector. The company has joined the growing list of advocates for integrating the NACS plug option into its DC fast chargers, a move initiated by Ford and General Motors earlier this month.
Presently, Tritium offers its chargers with various plug options, including the Combined Charging System (CCS1), CCS2 (for Europe and Asia), and CHAdeMO. However, with its recent commitment, Tritium’s CEO, Jane Hunter, affirms that the NACS plug option will be made available in the United States and any other market that adopts this standard.
Jane Hunter expressed Tritium’s dedication to facilitating the swift transition to electric vehicles by offering fast and dependable charging options that can cater to any EV model. With the EV industry’s alignment on global technology standards, Tritium aims to support widely-used connectors in its primary markets of Europe, North America, and the Asia Pacific region. The company eagerly anticipates incorporating Tesla’s NACS connector into its chargers across the United States and in any other market that embraces this connector, thereby ensuring a seamless and user-friendly charging experience for the expanding range of EV models.
Notably, Tritium’s press release highlights an intriguing aspect: the consideration of not only new chargers but also a retrofit kit for existing ones. Tritium intends to develop retrofit kits for post-manufacture installation, making NACS connectors available as an option during manufacturing. This development holds great significance as charging networks could potentially transform their dual-CCS1 chargers into setups featuring both CCS1 and NACS plugs, effectively doubling their customer base.
At present, the availability date for NACS-compatible chargers remains unknown. However, Tritium’s state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Tennessee is poised to commence series production eagerly. This facility has the capacity to manufacture up to 30,000 chargers annually in the foreseeable future, reflecting Tritium’s commitment to meeting the growing demand in the market.
