Ford is rolling out Tesla Supercharging capabilities for its electric vehicles in the U.S. and Canada, allowing access to more than 15,000 Tesla Superchargers. The company is initially supply constrained, with adapters needed to connect non-Tesla vehicles to Tesla's network. Current Ford F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E retail customers can reserve a free charging adapter through Ford's owner app or website, with a cost of $230 apiece after June 30. The move aims to more than double access to fast chargers for Ford owners, providing a significant boost to the charging infrastructure for electric vehicles.
Stellantis, the parent company of Chrysler, Jeep, Ram, and Dodge, has announced that it will adopt Tesla's electric vehicle charging plug for its future EVs, making it the last major car company to do so. The decision is expected to give Stellantis' EV customers access to Tesla's superior charging network and provide peace of mind about the future of EV charging in North America and beyond. Stellantis will provide adapters to customers who own EVs with Combined Charging Standard plugs during the transition period, and its upcoming EVs, including fully electric Jeep, Ram, and Chrysler models, are planned for the next several years.
Stellantis has announced the adoption of the NACS for its upcoming electric vehicles in North America, but there's no deal with Tesla for the Supercharger network. While Stellantis will integrate NACS in its new electric vehicles starting in 2025, it has not mentioned a deal with Tesla for Supercharger access, instead focusing on its own IONNA charging network in partnership with other automakers.
Ford CEO Jim Farley announced that the company will provide free adapters for its electric vehicles to charge on Tesla's network, doubling the number of fast charge points available to Ford EV owners. This move aims to address range anxiety and make charging more convenient, as Tesla's network is one of the most developed and reliable in the world. Ford's decision to adopt Tesla's charging port design reflects a shift in the industry, with other automakers following suit. Meanwhile, Tesla executives see potential in pay-per-use charging as a driver of profit generation amidst expectations of slower growth in 2024.
Ford will provide free adapters for Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning owners to access Tesla’s Supercharger network, as part of a deal to adopt Tesla's charge connector as the new standard in North America. The adapters will be available to existing EV owners in North America, with eligibility details to be announced soon. This move aims to make charging more convenient for Ford's customers and improve the appeal of its electric vehicles, as the company expands its BlueOval Charge Network to include Tesla Superchargers across the U.S. and Canada.
The Biden administration is awarding $623 million in grants to states, local governments, and tribes to build an electric vehicle charging network, aiming to meet President Joe Biden’s goal of constructing a national network of 500,000 publicly available chargers by 2030. The grants will fund 47 EV charging stations and related projects in 22 states and Puerto Rico, with the goal of encouraging drivers to transition away from gasoline-powered vehicles. However, progress on the network has been slow, with only Ohio and New York having opened charging stations under the program. The announcement comes amid a debate in Congress over a Biden administration policy that temporarily waives some domestic content requirements for federally funded EV chargers, with supporters aiming to keep China out of the supply chain.
Volkswagen has announced that it will adopt Tesla's charging connector, known as the North American Charging Standard (NACS), for its U.S. market electric vehicles starting in 2025. This decision comes after Volkswagen's own charging network, Electrify America, faced reliability and maintenance issues. Many other major automakers have also announced plans to switch to the NACS connector, driven by the reliability and availability of Tesla's Supercharger network. The move towards a single primary EV charging standard is expected to improve access to chargers and reduce issues with broken equipment and slow charging speeds.
Tesla's charging network is not fully prepared for the upcoming release of the Cybertruck. The Supercharger stations are not well-designed for parking with a trailer, which is likely to be popular with the pickup truck. Tesla is building new stations with "pull-through" stalls to address this issue, but they are currently only available at a small fraction of Superchargers in the US. Additionally, the charging speed of the Cybertruck will be affected as Tesla's Supercharger network is not 800-volt like the vehicle's battery system. While Tesla is expected to address these problems in the future, it may be a challenge for at least the first year of Cybertruck production.
Mercedes-Benz has opened its first EV fast-charging hub in Atlanta, Georgia, featuring 400kW charging speeds and a comfortable waiting area. The hub, part of a larger plan to install 2,000 hubs worldwide, is open to all EVs, not just Mercedes vehicles. MN8 Energy, a subsidiary of Goldman Sachs Asset Management, will cover 50% of the cost. The charging hub includes advanced features such as the ability to charge two EVs from one stall at high speeds and "Plug and Charge" capabilities. Legacy automakers are increasingly investing in charging infrastructure to support the growing adoption of electric vehicles.
Oil and gas company BP has agreed to purchase $100 million worth of electric vehicle chargers from Tesla, marking the first time Tesla has sold chargers to another company. Branded as "BP Pulse," the chargers will be installed at BP-owned locations and third-party locations as part of BP's EV charging network. The chargers will be able to power vehicles with Tesla's NACS charging port or the CCS charging port used by most non-Tesla EVs. BP's EV charging business, BP Pulse, currently operates 27,000 charging points and plans to expand rapidly.
Six major automakers, including Stellantis, General Motors, Hyundai Motor Group, Honda, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz, are forming an alliance to build a network of 30,000 DC fast charging stations across the United States. The stations will be equipped with both CCS and NACS connectors, making them compatible with a wide range of electric vehicles. The alliance aims to provide convenient charging locations near amenities and plans to have the first stations operational by the summer of 2024. However, specific details such as power specifications and payment methods have not yet been disclosed.
Seven major automakers, including General Motors, BMW, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes, and Stellantis, have announced plans to build a large North American electric vehicle (EV) charging network, aiming to rival Tesla's network and nearly double the number of quick-charging plugs in the U.S. and Canada. The network will consist of "high power" charging stations with at least 30,000 plugs in urban areas and along travel corridors by 2030. This move is expected to address concerns about the availability of chargers for long-distance travel and attract more potential EV buyers. The network will be public and open to all EV owners, supporting both Tesla's North American Charging Standard plugs and the Combined Charging System plugs used by other automakers. The automakers plan to use renewable energy as much as possible to power the chargers and provide amenities at the charging stations. The network's success is seen as crucial in accelerating EV sales and increasing EV adoption in North America.
Electrify America, a charging network created as part of the Volkswagen Group's diesel-emissions settlement, has announced that it will add Tesla connectors to its charging network in the U.S. and Canada by 2025. This move will provide Tesla owners with additional charging options and help alleviate potential congestion on Tesla's Supercharger network. Electrify America currently offers Combined Charging Standard (CCS) connectors and will now include the Tesla connector, known as the North American Charging Standard (NACS), at existing and future charging sites. The decision comes as multiple automakers, including Ford, General Motors, Rivian, Volvo, and Polestar, have also announced plans to integrate the Tesla connector into their electric vehicles.
Electrify America, one of the largest charging networks in North America, has announced plans to add support for Tesla's NACS electric vehicle charging plug, alongside its existing CCS connector. This move is a win for Tesla, as its NACS connector has been adopted by other electric vehicle rivals and popular charging stations. Electrify America currently operates 850 charging stations and 4,000 individual chargers across the US and Canada.
Electrify America, Volkswagen's charging network, has announced that it will adopt Tesla's North American Charging Standard (NACS) connector by 2025, alongside its existing Combined Charging System (CCS-1) connector. This move aims to improve access to the popular NACS connector and streamline public charging options. Electrify Canada, a sibling organization, will also adopt the NACS connector. With over 850 charging stations and 4,000 chargers across the US and Canada, Electrify America's decision is significant. Additionally, the company has joined the National Charging Experience Consortium (ChargeX) to enhance the charging infrastructure for electric vehicle owners.
