Tesla's NACS connector is quickly becoming the de facto standard in North America.
Nissan is the latest of several automakers to announce plans to integrate Tesla's charging connector, known as NACS , for its vehicles destined to be sold in the U.S. and Canada.
The move will make access to Tesla's vast charging network seamless and convenient for Nissan owners. It will also significantly increase the number of fast-charging locations available to them. Tesla's DC fast chargers, known as Superchargers, account for about 60% of fast chargers in the U.S., according to the Department of Energy, and they are currently beingNissan on Wednesday said an adapter will be
starting in 2024, which will enable them to use NACS chargers. The Leaf wasn't mentioned in the announcement.And starting in 2025, Nissan EVs sold in the U.S. and Canada will feature a NACS connector built in. Nissan didn't say whether the vehicles will also have the current CCS connector or whether an adapter will be required.
"We are happy to provide access to thousands more fast chargers for Nissan EV drivers, adding confidence and convenience when planning long-distance journeys,” Jérémie Papin, head of Nissan Americas, said in a statement.
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