In May 2023, Ford caused a transformation when US automakers locked up the deals they offered to owners of EVS access to the Tesla Supercharger network.
With a spectacular shift, automakers continued from GM and Hyundai to Rivian and Mercedes. By the end of 2023, almost all major automakers agreed to adopt Tesla’s North American Charging Standards (NACS), and promised EV owners that Adapters would soon move on.
Many non-Tesla customers are still waiting. However, recent announcements from the automaker could offer optimistic electricity ordering.
TechCrunch will track which brands have access to the Tesla Supercharger Network and update this list.
Transfer to Tesla EV charging standards
In November 2022, Tesla shared the design of its EV charging connectors to strive to help network operators and automakers adopt the technology and make it a new standard for North America. At the time, all other automakers were using Combined Charging Standards (CCS) in North America.
Despite the fact that Tesla’s charging network was considered far superior thanks to its robust, easy-to-use design and ease of paying for EV juice, mass adoption seemed unlikely at the time.
Six months later, Ford became the first to announce it would work with Tesla in a deal that would allow customers to access more than 12,000 superchargers in the US and Canada. But it wasn’t just about providing Ford EV owners with access to special adapters. Ford has also committed to integrating future EVs with NACS ports instead of CCS.
It was followed by Libian, GM, BMW, Honda, Hyundai, Volkswagen, Porsche, Audi, Hyundai, Kia, Meilucid, and Stellantis.
Tesla Charging FAQ
In the US today, 36,499 NACS ports are publicly available, compared to around 16,925 CCS ports (some may be from other EV charging companies that have adopted Tesla’s standard). That’s despite the federal dollars that have been explicitly made to build out the CCS charger.
For EV owners who stick to CCS ports, they must refrain from manufacturer-approved adapters. There are several third-party adapters that claim to comply with certain safety and performance standards, such as $199, like the Lectron Vortex plug, but according to Tesla’s website, such adapters are prohibited.
A GM spokesman told TechCrunch that its adapter is specially designed to protect GM EV batteries while charging, and its vehicle warranty does not cover damage to vehicle parts caused by the use of non-GM approved adapters.
In late August, Tesla posted to the X that adapter production had increased. This statement, coupled with GM’s announcement, could mean that more non-Tesla EVs will soon be pulled up to the supercharger station. All of them need to download the Tesla app so you can pay for the bill.
Tesla Supercharged Access Checklist
Ford
Certain FORD customers had official access to Tesla Superchargers in February 2024, but continued supply constraints left most customers with delays in delivering free fast charging adapters (Ford says the delays affected “some” customers).
In early 2025, more customers began receiving adapters.
General Motors
As of September 2024, GM has finally updated its Chevrolet, Cadillac and GMC EV software, allowing customers to use Tesla superchargers. If you want immediate access, you will need to purchase a “GM approved” adapter for $225 via the app.
Starting in 2025, GM’s EVS will be built with a NACS charging port.
Honda and Acura
Honda announced in March 2025 that it would obtain NACS access for the Honda Prologue North American owner and Acura ZDX EVS in June. The automaker said it will make adapters available that can be purchased from dealers near the release date.
In 2026, Honda plans to release the Acura RSX as the first EV to build with a NACS charge port, followed by the Honda 0 series models.
Hyundai Motor Group
The Korean automaker has made several moves to give EV owners access to the NACS charger next year.
In September, Kia announced plans to allow EV owners to access the NACS charger from January 15, 2025. They used this announcement as something like a promotion and provided customers who purchased a free adapter from September 4, 2024 to September 4, 2025 to early 2025. Existing Kia EV6, EV9 and NIRO EV customers who delivered by September 4th will need to purchase adapters from the dealer “at a later date.”
But for those who don’t want to worry about adapters, Kia shared some news on the LA Auto Show in November. Both the 2025 EV6 and 2026 EV9 GT are manufactured with NACS plugs. The EV6 will be on sale in the first half of 2025, with the EV9 GT expected to be on sale later next year.
The 2026 Hyundai Ioike 9 and the 2026 Genesis Electrified GV70 also presented NACS plugs with the LA Auto Show and Promise Drivers Access, which promise driver access to Tesla’s supercharger network. But for customers who want a Hyundai EV earlier than that, the automaker said in December that it would send a free NACS adapter to customers who have purchased or leased the EV by January 31st.
clarity
Lucid Gravity SUV owners were able to access Tesla’s Supercharger Network on January 31, 2025. Gravity is standard equipment with NACS charge ports.
Those who have already purchased a Lucid Air Sedan built with a CCS port will be able to access the SuperCharger network via adapters in the second quarter.
Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz said in January that the EV will have access to Tesla’s network from February 2025. Mercedes offers existing EV customers the ability to purchase adapters made by Rectron for $185 through a certified dealer. The automaker plans to deploy its first vehicle on a factory-installed NACS port later this year. Mercedes has yet to share which models will arrive first.
Mercedes adds the Tesla Supercharger location to the app’s charger map, and the system integrates with the automaker’s plug-and-charge feature, which starts charging as soon as the customer plugs in.
Nissan
Starting in late 2024, Nissan began making Ariya drivers accessible to Tesla’s network via NACS adapters. The automaker also said in 2025 it will begin offering EVS for the US and Canadian markets with NACS ports.
Livian
EV Startup Livian officially gained access to 15,000 superchargers across North America on March 18, 2024. At the time, Libian promised to start sending adapters to customers from April. A Libian spokesperson told TechCrunch that the automakers began delivering this spring and continue to ship as quickly as they received the adapter.
As of September 2024, Libian said customers ordering new vehicles will automatically ship their adapters upon delivery. Customers will receive the adapter within 7-10 business days. The EV maker has also promised that anyone who already owns Libian and is still waiting for an adapter will receive the adapter for free by the end of January 2025.
Volvo (and Polestar)
Two Swedish auto brands owned by China’s Geely began to have access to Tesla’s supercharger network at the end of October 2024.
Volvo said at the time it would include a free NACS adapter for customers purchasing the 2025 EX90, EX40 or EC40. The owner of an existing Volvo EV will need to pay $230 for an adapter that can be purchased from the dealer or service center.
Polestar sells adapters through its service center. Both brands began shipping their adapters at the end of 2024. Volvo and Polestar also update their Android-powered infotainment software, allowing drivers to search for Tesla Superchargers in the vehicle’s navigation.
TechCrunch updates its list as car manufacturers gain official access.