In May 2023, Ford made a groundbreaking move by enabling its EV owners to access the Tesla Supercharger network, leading to a widespread adoption of Tesla's North American Charging Standard (NACS) among major automakers. Following Ford's lead, companies like GM, Rivian, and Hyundai have committed to this standard, marking a significant shift from the previously dominant Combined Charging Standard (CCS). As of late 2023, the number of NACS ports in the U.S. far exceeds CCS ports, reflecting a growing consensus on the benefits of Tesla's user-friendly charging technology.
Tesla's charging network was considered far superior thanks to its robust and user-friendly design and the ease of paying for the EV juice.
Ford became the first to announce it would work with Tesla in a deal that would give its customers access to more than 12,000 Superchargers across the U.S. and Canada.
The shift to the Tesla EV charging standard signals a major change in the automotive industry, moving away from the old CCS standard.
By the end of 2023, nearly every major automaker had agreed to adopt Tesla's North American Charging Standard and promised EV owners that adapters would soon be on their way.
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