- In a post to the social media platform X, Tesla’s official charging account announced that the automaker’s upstate New York factory is ramping up NACS adapter production.
- Adapters will allow EVs from other automakers like Ford, General Motors and Hyundai to access Tesla’s Supercharger network once the companies give the green light.
- Many car companies announced they would switch to Tesla’s charging standard last year, starting with these adapters. But the rollout has been slow.
This was supposed to be the year when drivers of electric vehicles from Ford, General Motors, Hyundai, Kia and more would have a much easier time doing road trips—or even finding plugs on a regular basis. That’s because, in 2023, pretty much every automaker operating in the U.S. announced an eventual switch to Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) plug, as well as access to Tesla’s charging network, starting with adaptersthat would let their …