A group of EV charger makers and operators is pushing back against Texas' plan to mandate the inclusion of Tesla technology in charging stations, saying it is 'premature,' according to a document seen by Reuters and a source aware of the matter.
did the same, on concerns of losing out on customers if they offer only CCS.
Tesla's Superchargers account for about 60% of the total number of fast chargers in the United States, according to the U.S. Department of Energy, and the deals will allow non-Tesla users to use the company's large charging network. But concerns remain about how smoothly the two charging standards would talk to each other and whether having both standards in the market would raise costs for vendors and customers.
Charging companies have to re-work several aspects of NACS connectors, including extending the cable length and ensuring adequate temperature ranges, as well as get certifications for specific parts, the companies said in the letter. The companies also highlighted the need for a strong supply chain of NACS cables and connectors that comply with the requirements.Our Standards:
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