Nissan just launched a charging network that gives owners of its electric vehicles access to 90,000 charging stations across the Electrify America, Shell Recharge, ChargePoint and EVgo networks via the MyNissan app.
But it doesn't stop there: Later this year, Nissan Ariya vehicles will receive a North American Charging Standard (NACS) adapter, also known as a Tesla plug. And in 2025, Nissan will offer electric vehicles (EVs) with a NACS connector that provides access to Tesla's SuperCharger network in the US and Canada.
Starting in November, Nissan electric vehicle drivers will be able to use their MyNissan app to find charging stations, see real-time charger availability and pay for charging using a payment method set up in the app.
However, the Nissan Leaf does not have access to the functionality because the EV charging port is not compatible. Leaf owners can still find charging stations through the NissanConnectEV and Services app.
Meanwhile, the Nissan Ariya and most electric vehicles sold in the US have a Combined Charging System Combo 1 (CCS1) port, which allows access to the Tesla SuperCharger network via an adapter.
Nissan joins the ever-growing list of automakers adopting NACS. With adapters, electric vehicles from General Motors, Ford, Rivian, Honda and Volvo can already access the SuperCharger network. Kia, Hyundai, Toyota, BMW, Volkswagen and Jaguar have also signed agreements to enable access in 2025.
Nissan hasn't revealed whether the adapter for the Ariya will be free or paid for. Some companies like Ford, Rivian, and Kia provide adapters for free.
With its new Nissan Energy Charge Network and access to NACS, Nissan covers virtually all the bases for its EV drivers needing to charge. ChargePoint has the largest electric vehicle charging network in the U.S., with over 38,500 stations and 70,000 charging ports as of the end of July. Tesla's charging network is the second largest, but not all charging stations are part of the SuperCharger network.
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