Tesla Superchargers: GM, Ford, Rivian and other EV brands with access

Ford sparked a transformation in May 2023 when the US automaker signed a deal to give owners of its electric vehicles. Access to the Tesla Supercharger network.

Automaker after automaker, from GM and Hyundai to Rivian and Mercedes, has followed a surprising turnaround. By the end of 2023, nearly every major automaker has agreed to adopt Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS), promising EV owners that adapters will soon be on the way.

Most non-Tesla customers they are still waiting. However, recent announcements from automakers may provide an electric primer of optimism.

TechCrunch is tracking which brands have access to the Tesla Supercharging Network and will update this list.

Transition to Tesla EV charging standard

In November 2022, Tesla shared an EV charging connector design to help grid operators and automakers adopt the technology and make it the new standard in North America. At the time, all other automakers used the Combined Charging Standard (CCS) in North America.

Even considering Tesla’s charging network, mass adoption seemed unlikely at the time is very superior thanks to its robust and user-friendly design and the ease of paying for EV juice.

Six months later, Ford became the first company to announce that it would work with Tesla. entry Over 12,000 Superchargers in the US and Canada. But it wasn’t just about giving Ford EV owners access to a special adapter. Ford has also committed to integrating its future EVs with NACS ports instead of CCS.

The next places were occupied by Rivian, GM, BMW, Honda, Hyundai, Volkswagen, Porsche, Audi, Hyundai, Kia, Lucid and Stellantis.

Frequently asked questions about Tesla charging

Today, 36,499 NACS ports are publicly available in the US (although some of them other EV charging companies Compared to about 16,925 CCS ports, they matched the Tesla standard. Despite this federal dollars CCS has clearly gone to build chargers.

For EV owners stuck with the CCS port, they’ll have to wait for manufacturer-approved adapters. Although there are some third-party adapters that claim to meet certain security and performance standards Lectron Vortex Plug For $199, Tesla’s website says that such adapters are prohibited.

A GM spokesperson told TechCrunch that its adapters are specifically designed to protect GM EV batteries while charging, and that its vehicle warranty does not cover damage to vehicle parts caused by the use of non-GM approved adapters.

In late August, Tesla announced that the X increased production consists of adapters. That statement, along with GM’s announcement, could mean more non-Tesla EVs will soon be pulling into Supercharger stations. They will all need to download the Tesla app so they can pay for charging.

Tesla supercharger entry checklist

Ford

Certain Ford customers officially made an appearance to Tesla Superchargers in February, but ongoing supply constraints have delayed the delivery of free fast-charging adapters for most customers (although Ford says the delays are affecting “some” customers).

Mustang Mach-E and Ford F-150 Lightning owners who have not yet ordered their adapters can do so through the Ford Pass program. The deadline to apply for a free adapter is September 30.

General Motors

As of September 2024, GM has finally updated the software in its Chevy, Cadillac and GMC EVs so that customers can use Tesla’s Superchargers. If they want to get in soon, they’ll need to purchase a “GM-approved” adapter through the app for $225.

GM won’t say how long delivery will take. A GM spokeswoman said the company already has an inventory of adapters and is working with multiple suppliers to produce approved NACS DC fast-charge adapters.

Starting in 2025, GM’s electric vehicles will be manufactured with a NACS charging port.

Hyundai Motor Group

The South Korean automaker has taken several steps to give EV owners access to NACS chargers next year.

Come on announced In September, it plans to give EV owners access to NACS chargers from January 15, 2025. They used this announcement as a promotion by offering a free adapter starting September 4th, 2024 to customers who buy a new 2024 EV6 or 2024 or 2025 EV9 SUV. mailed to them in early 2025 if there is enough supply. Kia EV6, EV9 and Niro EV customers who take delivery before September 4 will have to purchase the adapter from a dealer “later”.

But for those who don’t want to bother with an adapter, Kia shared some news at the LA Auto Show in November. Both the 2025 EV6 and 2026 EV9 GT will be produced with the NACS plug. It is EV6 is expected to be released for sale In the first half of 2025 and the EV9 GT second half of next year.

The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 and 2026 Genesis Electrified GV70 was also unveiled at the LA Auto Show with NACS chips and promised drivers access to Tesla’s SuperCharge network. But for customers who want to buy a Hyundai EV sooner than that, the automaker said it will send customers who purchased or leased an EV before Jan. 31 in December. free NACS adapter.

Nissan

Starting in late 2024, Nissan Aria plans to give its drivers access to the Tesla network through a NACS adapter. The automaker also said it will start offering NACS ported electric vehicles for the US and Canadian markets in 2025.

Rivian

EV startup Rivian officially gained access to 15,000 Superchargers in North America on March 18, 2024. At the time, Rivian promised to start shipping adapters to customers. starting in April. A Rivian spokesperson told TechCrunch that the automaker began shipping this spring and continues to ship adapters as soon as they receive them.

From September 2024, Rivian said customers who order a new car will automatically be sent an adapter upon delivery. Customers will receive the adapter within 7-10 business days. The EV maker has also promised that those who already own a Rivian and are still waiting for an adapter will receive an adapter at no charge until the end of January 2025.

Volvo (and Polestar)

Two Swedish car brands owned by China’s Geely have started offering EVs to their customers Introduction to Tesla’s Supercharger network at the end of October.

Volvo says there will be a free NACS adapter for every customer who buys a 2025 EX90, EX40 or EC40. Existing Volvo EV owners will have to pay $230 for the adapter, which they can purchase from a dealer or service center.

Polestar also sells the adapter through its service centers. Both brands have given a mid-November date when they will start shipping the adapters. Volvo and Polestar are also updating their Android-powered infotainment apps so that drivers can search for Tesla Superchargers in the car’s navigation.

TechCrunch will update the list as automakers gain official access.