SAE Fast-Tracks Standardization of Tesla's NACS Charging Connector
SAE International has announced that it will standardize the Tesla-developed North American Charging Standard (NACS) charging connector, following the switch from the SAE J1772 Combo charging standard. This decision comes after several automakers and charging equipment manufacturers expressed their intention to adopt the NACS connector design. SAE and CharIn will assist in making NACS a new standard, with the goal of providing certainty, expanded choice, reliability, and convenience to manufacturers and suppliers. The standardization process will ensure interoperability and address concerns such as voltage and vehicle-to-grid applications. The development of the SAE NACS connector standard will be expedited, potentially ready by 2025, and will be a priority alongside cybersecurity and reliability of charging infrastructure.