


Volkswagen chooses Tesla's charging standard: Electric car market faces major changes
On December 20, the Volkswagen Group made an important decision to adopt Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) as the charging standard for future electric vehicles. This strategy will enable Volkswagen’s brands, such as Audi, Porsche and Scout Motors, to directly use Tesla’s Supercharging network to provide users with a more convenient and efficient charging experience
According to the editor’s understanding, Volkswagen is actively researching adapter solutions to ensure that existing electric vehicle owners can also enjoy Tesla’s super charging network. The adapter is expected to be officially launched before 2025. At the same time, Volkswagen's next-generation electric vehicles will be directly equipped with NACS charging interfaces to provide users with a more convenient and efficient charging experience. By then, Volkswagen owners will have access to 15,000 Supercharger stations across North America
Tesla announced in November 2022 that it would open its charging technology to other automakers, naming it NACS, to Other automakers are opening their doors. Companies such as Ford and General Motors have already joined, but the Volkswagen Group has remained silent, and there has only been news of "negotiations" with Tesla. It was previously reported that Electrify America, Volkswagen's electric vehicle charging subsidiary, will add Tesla charging plugs on its own
With Volkswagen on board, Tesla can now focus on the last one it has yet to do The decision-making car manufacturer: Stellantis Group. The group owns many brands, including Jeep, Chrysler, Ram, Dodge, Peugeot, Fiat, etc. This decision may lead the future development trend of the entire electric vehicle charging standard
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