The Tesla Supercharger community is now not unique to Tesla EV house owners, whether or not you prefer it or not. It began on the finish of February 2024, when Ford EVs gained entry to what’s generally called the most effective and most dependable DC fast-charging community in North America.
Rivian and Normal Motors got here after Ford, with many extra producers–nearly all, in reality–working with Tesla to provide their clients entry to an extra 17,000 or so DC quick chargers. That’s a giant win for non-Tesla EV house owners, particularly those that wish to go on lengthy street journeys.
However what automobiles may be plugged right into a Tesla Supercharger proper now? You’ve come to the precise place as a result of this text will let you know precisely that. We’ll replace this piece as an increasing number of producers acquire entry to the Supercharger community. Additionally price mentioning is that this solely applies to North America–Europe, China, Japan and different markets use totally different charging requirements.
We’ll begin with Ford, seeing the way it was the automaker that satisfied Tesla to open up its Supercharger community. Then, we’ll transfer on to Rivian and Normal Motors, adopted by the opposite automakers which have introduced offers with Tesla.
Earlier than we dig in, you must know that house owners of non-Tesla EVs which might be geared up from the manufacturing facility with the Mixed Charging System 1 (CCS1) port will want an adapter to have the ability to prime up at a Tesla Supercharger. That’s as a result of Tesla EVs use the North American Charging Commonplace (NACS) plug and the Supercharger community was initially designed for them.
Some automobile producers are providing free adapters, whereas others are asking for cash for them. There are additionally adapters made by third events, however keep in mind that they’re not OEM-approved.
A charging adapter like this one made by Tesla is required to make use of the Supercharger community in case your automobile has a CCS1 port.
Most automakers have stated that beginning in 2025, they’ll match a NACS port on their U.S.-bound automobiles from the manufacturing facility. The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 is a kind of automobiles, and so is the upcoming Rivian R2 and 2025 Kia EV6. This implies an adapter will now not be wanted to recharger at Tesla stalls, however a unique sort of adapter–CCS1 to NACS–shall be required to cost at CCS1 quick chargers reminiscent of these operated by Electrify America, EVgo, ChargePoint and others.
Tesla additionally has a handful of Supercharger stalls in the USA fitted with one thing known as a Magic Dock connector. These primarily have a CCS1 adapter built-in and are open to all EVs, not simply these on this listing. Furthermore, it’s price noting that not all Superchargers can be utilized by non-Tesla EVs, however solely V3 and V4 items which have a black collar across the charging deal with.
Ford F-150 Lightning At Tesla Supercharger
Non-Tesla EV clients don’t want the Tesla smartphone app to cost at Superchargers. As an alternative, the automaker’s personal app–like MyChevrolet or the Rivian app–is used. House owners should first affiliate a cost technique with the automobile earlier than charging, however after that, they’re good to go.
Non-Tesla EVs that may cost at Tesla Superchargers in the USA:
The primary non-Tesla automaker to realize entry to the Supercharger community in North America, Ford is delivery complimentary adapters to its clients. Someday subsequent yr, Ford EVs will ditch the CCS1 port for a NACS connector.
Neither the Ford Focus Electrical nor any plug-in hybrid (PHEV) Ford can use the Tesla Supercharger community as a result of they’ll’t be DC fast-charged.
Rivian is presently delivery free charging adapters to house owners of the R1S and R1T. New automobiles additionally include an adapter included. Beginning subsequent yr, new fashions shall be geared up with a NACS port as a substitute of a CCS1 connector.
The Rivian Electrical Business Van can’t use Tesla Superchargers, as Rivian’s cope with Tesla solely consists of retail-oriented automobiles.
GM is promoting an official adapter to house owners of its EVs. Beginning subsequent yr, GM’s electrical automobiles are slated to include the NACS connector from the manufacturing facility.
The Chevrolet BrightDrop can’t use Tesla Superchargers, as GM’s cope with Tesla solely consists of retail-oriented automobiles.
The Chevrolet Spark EV and the Chevrolet Volt can’t be recharged at Tesla Superchargers.
Upcoming non-Tesla EVs that can be capable of use the Tesla Supercharger community
All the opposite automakers which have offers with Tesla stated their clients will acquire entry to the Supercharger community in 2025, however particulars are sluggish to emerge. As of this writing, the next manufacturers are but to supply a concrete timeline for the rollout:
Sony and Honda’s first EV will go on sale subsequent yr with Tesla’s NACS port fitted from the manufacturing facility.
BMW, Mini and Rolls-Royce EVs bought in the USA will include a NACS port from the manufacturing facility early subsequent yr. There’s no official phrase on when an adapter will develop into obtainable for CCS1-equipped automobiles.
Hyundai Motor Group’s luxurious model will acquire entry to the Tesla Supercharger later this yr. Like Hyundai and Kia, upcoming Genesis EVs shall be fitted with a NACS port from the manufacturing facility.
Honda EVs which might be already on sale within the U.S. function the CCS1 charging port, and the corporate stated clients will acquire entry to the Tesla Supercharger community subsequent yr with the assistance of an adapter. Honda’s upcoming EVs will function the NACS port from the manufacturing facility.
The refreshed U.S.-spec Hyundai Ioniq 5 ditched the CCS port for a NACS one. House owners of Hyundai EVs will be capable of get adapters later this yr.
The British automaker stated it’s ranging from a clear slate. It’s stopping manufacturing of all its present fashions and specializing in the launch of its all-electric lineup, which can begin rolling out in 2026. House owners of the discontinued I-Tempo electrical crossover shall be supplied an adapter beginning subsequent yr and can be capable of use Tesla Superchargers.
Lexus house owners will acquire entry to the Tesla Supercharger community in 2025. Present house owners will get an adapter, whereas new fashions shall be fitted with the NACS port from the get-go.
The American startup’s future EVs will come from the manufacturing facility with a NACS charging port, beginning with the Gravity SUV, which is slated to go on into manufacturing later this yr. Adapters shall be supplied to Lucid Air house owners and the Tesla Supercharger will welcome them beginning in 2025.
Mazda doesn’t promote an EV anymore in the USA after the demise of the MX-30, however it stated it would launch a brand new battery-powered automobile right here in 2025 that can get the NACS port from the manufacturing facility.
The German automaker stated it would supply charging adapters to present EV house owners by the top of 2024, though that hasn’t occurred but. Beginning subsequent yr, U.S.-market EVs will get the NACS port from the manufacturing facility.
The Japanese automaker stated drivers of the Ariya crossover would get an adapter this yr and that subsequent yr, the Ariya shall be fitted with a local NACS port. The Leaf EV can’t use the Tesla Supercharger community as there isn’t any manufacturer-approved CHAdeMO adapter for it.
The Geely-owned EV maker claimed American clients would get an adapter this yr, however that’s nonetheless within the works as of this writing. Beginning subsequent yr, U.S.-spec Polestar EVs could have a NACS charging port.
Auto large Stellantis stated initially of 2024 that it might undertake the NACS charging port on choose fashions in 2025. Adapters shall be supplied in the course of the transition interval however presently, we don’t know what automobiles will get the NACS connector.
Subaru solely makes one EV in the mean time–the badge-engineered Solterra that’s a Toyota beneath. House owners of the Solterra will acquire entry to the Tesla Supercharger community subsequent yr and the upcoming American-made three-row electrical crossover (additionally developed with Toyota) will get the NACS connector as a substitute of a CCS1 plug.
Like Lexus, Toyota intends to supply a charging adapter to bZ4X house owners in the USA, whereas new electrical fashions that shall be launched in 2025 will get the NACS connector from the manufacturing facility.
Audi, Porsche, Scout Motors and Volkswagen electrical automobiles bought in the USA will embrace a NACS charging port from the manufacturing facility beginning subsequent yr. Charging adapters for older automobiles shall be obtainable at dealerships, however the timeline hasn’t been disclosed.
The Swedish automaker stated clients of CCS1-equipped EVs such because the EX40 would get entry to the Tesla Supercharger and a NACS adapter this yr, however that hasn’t occurred but. Beginning subsequent yr, Volvo stated its EVs shall be fitted with the NACS port from the manufacturing facility.
