Summary
- Volkswagen will provide Tesla Supercharger access for EV customers this summer with the release of adapters for current CCS-equipped vehicles
- The VW brand will have access in June/July, with no confirmed timeline for other brands in the larger VW Group
- VW Group brands like VW, Audi, and Porsche announced Supercharger access and eventual adoption of the Tesla NACS port in December 2023
- Electrify America, created as part of VW’s settlement, will add NACS connectors at its charging stations in 2025 while continuing to use CCS connectors
- Hyundai is the only other automaker besides VW to sell vehicles with NACS ports, offering slower charging compared to CCS ports
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Volkswagen is set to roll out Tesla Supercharger access for its electric vehicle customers this summer, with adapters ready for current CCS-equipped vehicles. The official VW adapter will be available in June or July of 2025, as confirmed by VW spokesperson Mark Gillies. It is important to note that this timeline specifically applies to the VW brand and not to other brands within the larger VW Group.
The three brands within the VW Group that currently sell EVs in the U.S.—VW, Audi, and Porsche—announced in December 2023 that they will have Supercharger access and will eventually adopt the Tesla NACS port. This move made the VW Group brands among the last to confirm the switch to the NACS port, which is now being adopted by almost all major EV brands in the U.S. market. However, one of the exceptions is Volkswagen, which already operates a significant public charging network in the U.S. through Electrify America.
Electrify America was established as part of VW’s settlement for diesel emissions cheating, with a commitment from the automaker to invest $2 billion in charging infrastructure. The company has confirmed that it will work on adding NACS connectors at its charging stations this year, while continuing to use CCS connectors. In addition to Supercharger access, VW also announced that it will start selling vehicles with NACS ports in 2025, following in the footsteps of Hyundai’s 2025 Ioniq 5 model.
The 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 and ID.7 are among the models that are likely to benefit from the Supercharger access and NACS port adoption. The introduction of the official VW adapter will enable current CCS-equipped vehicles to access Tesla Superchargers, providing more options for VW EV customers. It is worth noting that other brands within the VW Group have not disclosed their specific timeline for implementing Supercharger access and NACS port adoption.
This move by Volkswagen to provide Tesla Supercharger access and adopt the NACS port is part of the broader trend in the EV market towards standardized charging infrastructure. As more automakers transition to the NACS port, it will likely lead to a more seamless charging experience for EV owners. With the growing network of charging stations and improved compatibility between different vehicles, the transition to electric vehicles is becoming more appealing to consumers.
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