Nissan is the most recent of a number of automakers to announce plans to combine Tesla’s charging connector, generally known as NACS (North American Charging Normal), for its automobiles destined to be bought 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 places accessible to them.

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

Nissan on Wednesday mentioned an adapter will probably be provided to Ariya house owners beginning in 2024, which is able to 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 commonplace originated by Japanese automakers in 2010.

Tesla Supercharger connector – now referred to as NACS

And beginning in 2025, Nissan EVs bought within the U.S. and Canada will characteristic a NACS connector inbuilt. 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 will probably be required.

“We’re comfortable to supply entry to hundreds extra quick chargers for Nissan EV drivers, including confidence and comfort when planning long-distance journeys,” Jérémie Papin, head of Nissan Americas, mentioned in an announcement.

Ford, Common Motors, Mercedes-Benz, Polestar, Rivian, and Volvo have all made comparable 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 swimsuit.