Nissan Becomes Latest Automaker to Adopt Tesla's EV Charging Standard
- Nissan will start using Tesla's NACS charging ports in 2025, becoming the first Asian automaker to do so.
- Nissan will provide adapters starting in 2024 to allow their Ariya EV model to use Tesla's Supercharger network.
- The NACS standard has been gaining popularity, with automakers like Ford, GM, Rivian, Mercedes-Benz, and Polestar also announcing plans to adopt it.
- Nissan's move aligns with its goal to reach 40% EV sales by 2030 as part of its electrification strategy.
- The Biden administration favors the CCS standard, but automakers are increasingly adopting NACS due to the expansion of Tesla's Supercharger network.