Nissan is the most recent of a number of automakers to announce plans to combine Tesla’s charging connector, often known as NACS (North American Charging Normal), for its automobiles destined to be offered within the U.S. and Canada.

The transfer will make entry to Tesla’s huge charging community seamless and handy for Nissan house owners. It can additionally considerably improve the variety of DC fast-charging areas out there to them.

Tesla’s DC quick chargers, often known as Superchargers, account for about 60% of quick chargers within the U.S., in response to the Division of Vitality, and they’re at the moment being opened as much as rival manufacturers in a deal made between Tesla and the White Home earlier this yr.

Nissan on Wednesday stated an adapter shall be supplied to Ariya house owners beginning in 2024, which can allow them to make use of NACS chargers. The Leaf wasn’t talked about within the announcement, doubtless as a result of it nonetheless makes use of the CHAdeMO fast-charging normal originated by Japanese automakers in 2010.

Tesla Supercharger connector – now referred to as NACS

And beginning in 2025, Nissan EVs offered within the U.S. and Canada will function a NACS connector in-built. Nissan did not say whether or not the automobiles may also have the present CCS1 (Mixed Charging System) connector or whether or not an adapter shall be required.

“We’re glad to supply entry to 1000’s extra quick chargers for Nissan EV drivers, including confidence and comfort when planning long-distance journeys,” Jérémie Papin, head of Nissan Americas, stated in a press release.

Ford, Normal Motors, Mercedes-Benz, Polestar, Rivian, and Volvo have all made related offers with Tesla to make use of its charging community, and lots of of these automakers have additionally introduced plans to undertake the NACS connector for his or her automobiles in North America. Hyundai, Stellantis, and Volkswagen have indicated that they might additionally observe go well with.