Summary
- Tesla is expanding Supercharger access to luxury brands BMW, Genesis, Lucid, and JLR
- Major EV brands like Ford, GM, Nissan, Polestar, Rivian, and Volvo have already adopted the NACS standard
- Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 will be the first non-Tesla EV with a NACS port, with free adapters for existing EVs
- Mercedes-Benz will launch Supercharger access in February, requiring a dealership visit for software updates
- Volkswagen is planning Supercharger access for EV customers in June or July, pending adapter availability.
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Tesla recently updated its website to include BMW, Genesis, Lucid, and JLR (Jaguar and Land Rover) on the “coming soon” list of automakers supporting the Tesla Superchargers. Specific timing for when these luxury brands will have access to the Superchargers is not listed, but it is expected to happen soon. This move comes after Ford kicked off the adoption of the NACS standard in 2023, with other major EV brands following suit.
Many automakers have already rolled out Supercharger access for their EVs and made arrangements for adapters to allow existing EVs with CCS ports to connect to Supercharger stations. This includes Ford, General Motors, Nissan, Polestar, Rivian, and Volvo. The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 has been confirmed as the first non-Tesla brand to be built with a NACS port, and Hyundai has stated that it will provide free adapters for its existing EVs. Kia, another brand under Hyundai, also plans to open up Supercharger access but only for certain models purchased toward the end of 2024.
Mercedes-Benz has announced that it will launch Supercharger access in February, but unlike other brands, this will require a dealership visit to install updated software along with an adapter. Volkswagen is reportedly planning to rollout Supercharger access to its EV customers in June or July, but the later date is due to a wait for adapters. The adoption of the NACS standard and Supercharger access by these luxury brands is part of a move towards a single fast-charging standard for electric vehicles in the U.S.
Overall, the trend of luxury brands gaining access to Tesla Superchargers is indicative of the growing acceptance and adoption of electric vehicles in the market. With more automakers joining the NACS standard and offering Supercharger access, it is becoming easier for EV owners to charge their vehicles at various charging stations. As the infrastructure for electric vehicles continues to improve, this will likely encourage more consumers to make the switch to EVs, further driving the growth of the EV market in the coming years.
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