Audi charging hub Nuremberg
Audi, Volkswagen, and Porsche announced today that they plan to implement the North American Charging Standard (NACS) for their future products in North America, starting in 2025. They are also exploring adapter solutions for existing vehicles to allow customers with a Combined Charging System (CCS) charging port to access the Tesla Supercharger network. This will give customers more options for charging and expand their access to over 15,000 Superchargers. In addition to this, Electrify America currently operates more than 3,800 DC fast charging outlets.
Rebecca Tinucci, Senior Director of Charging at Tesla said: “Earlier this year, the North American Charging standard was just an idea. Today, with the VW Group’s commitment, almost every major automotive manufacturer is onboard, rallying behind a shared vision of improving charging experiences for all EV drivers. This is only the beginning of our industry-wide efforts to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy.”
“This is great news for our electric vehicle customers in the North American Region,” said Pablo Di Si, President and CEO, Volkswagen Group of America. “This potentially provides them with access to more than 15,000 additional charging points as well as the current near-4,000 DC fast charging outlets operated by Electrify America. It would mean that customers of our fast-selling electric vehicles like the Volkswagen ID.4 will have access to an extensive and growing charging network.”
More information about the integration of the Tesla North American Charging Standard into specific models will be provided closer to the 2025 launch date.
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