Thanks to an adapter provided by Tesla, Ford electric vehicle owners were among the first non-Tesla drivers to gain access to the SuperCharger network in the United States
But with Tesla's declining supply, Ford is now turning to Lectron, an electric vehicle accessories provider, to provide these NACS (North American Charging Standard) adapters, according to InsideEVs.
Non-Tesla electric vehicles have a Combined Charging System (CCS), which requires a NACS adapter to access Tesla's SuperCharger stations in North America.
Ford has already started shipping the new adapters for free to customers who have registered to receive a free adapter. Other customers can still purchase it for $200 on Ford's website.
The Lectron adapters are rated for up to 500 amps and 1,000 volts, similar to Tesla adapter specifications.
In October, Ford issued a bulletin urging its electric vehicle customers to stop using its auxiliary adapters, citing a potential problem that could lead to reduced charging speeds and even damage to the connector. It was also said that replacement devices would be sent to affected customers.
However, the Lectron chargers are not replacements, but are being delivered to “continue to accelerate Ford electric vehicle customers' access to the Tesla SuperCharger network,” Ford said.
According to InsideEVs, demand for NACS adapters is “exceptionally high,” with some customers having to wait months for their devices. The adapters are currently listed as out of stock on Ford's website.
In 2024, most electric car manufacturers followed Ford's lead and offered access to Tesla's SuperCharger network. In September, General Motors' electric vehicles manufactured by Chevrolet, GMC and Cadillac joined the growing list of vehicles using NACS charging. The network already enables access to electric vehicles from Rivian, Honda and Volvo via adapters. Companies such as Nissan, Hyundai, Toyota, BMW, Volkswagen and Jaguar have also signed agreements to provide access from 2025.
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