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Tesla Superchargers: GM, Ford, Rivian, and other EV brands with access
- In May 2023, Ford initiated a shift by securing access to the Tesla Supercharger network for its EV owners, leading other automakers like GM, Rivian, and Mercedes to follow suit.
- By the end of 2023, most major automakers had agreed to adopt Tesla's North American Charging Standard (NACS) and develop adapters for EV owners.
- Tesla's EV charging connector design led to Ford's collaboration in providing access to over 12,000 Superchargers in the U.S. and Canada and committing to NACS ports for future EVs.
- Other automakers such as Rivian, GM, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, and more have also embraced the shift towards the NACS charge port standard.
- The U.S. currently has more NACS ports than CCS ports publicly available, despite federal funding for CCS chargers buildout.
- Automakers like GM, Honda, Hyundai, and Volvo are offering adapters to access Tesla Superchargers, with plans to integrate NACS ports in upcoming EV models.
- Customers must download the Tesla app to pay for charging at Supercharger stations, and automakers like Mercedes and Nissan are enabling access to the network through adapters and NACS ports.
- Rivian began sending adapters to customers to access 15,000 Superchargers in North America, while Hyundai and Kia are providing free adapters to selected EV owners.
- Ford customers gained access to Tesla Superchargers in 2024 with ongoing adapter delivery delays, while GM updated software for EV compatibility and planned NACS charge ports in future models.
- Honda, Mercedes, Nissan, and Volvo/Polestar are among the automakers facilitating access to Tesla's Supercharger network for their EV customers through adapters and NACS ports.
- The article highlights the shift towards Tesla's NACS charge port standard and the growing adoption of Tesla's Supercharger network among various automotive brands as of March 25, 2025.
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