Nissan becomes the first Japanese automaker to adopt the NACS standard
In recent weeks, a veritable wave of manufacturers has joined Tesla for the standard of North American Load (NACS). Until now, Japanese automakers have remained silent about their intention. However, that has just changed; today, Nissan has just announced that it will join the ball launched by the American manufacturers.
From next year
Under the agreement between Nissan and Tesla the Japanese manufacturer will make available to interested parties a NACS charging adapter for Ariyas currently equipped with the Combined Charging System 1 (CCS1), starting in 2024. This will allow current drivers of Nissan’s electric SUV to have access to more than 12,000 additional charging points across Canada, the United States and Mexico through the Tesla Supercharger network.
With this announcement, Nissan becomes the first Japanese automaker to follow suit. It wouldn’t be surprising to see Toyota and Honda do the same soon. After all, the transition to electric is not easy for everyone, and many will want to be reassured to have access to a maximum of fast charging points.
Full integration planned for 2025
In line with other manufacturers, Nissan will begin offering its electric vehicles in the US and Canadian markets with a NACS port from 2025. This will allow owners and drivers of new Nissan electric vehicles to recharge their vehicle’s battery. directly into a Tesla Supercharger, without the need for an adapter.
This announcement concerning the adoption of the NACS standard by Nissan aims to increase accessibility to charging stations for its customers. The manufacturer is well aware that part of the sinews of war in the race for electrification will concern the charging network.
According to Nissan’s press release, the manufacturer aims to sell 40% of electric vehicles in the United States by 2030. Moreover, two new models should join the ranks towards the end of 2025 in order to achieve this objective. The manufacturer therefore hopes that the addition of NACS ports will support its vast electrification plan.
