The rollout of Tesla‘s North American Charging Standard (NACS) plug has been delayed due to various factors, including the production of adapters and software updates. While several automakers announced their intention to adopt NACS and access Tesla’s charging network, the process has taken longer than anticipated.
Tesla’s recent announcement on social media indicates that production of adapters is being scaled up at its upstate New York factory. This development offers hope for a more rapid expansion of NACS availability and broader access to Tesla’s charging network for non-Tesla EV owners.
Industry sources suggest that Tesla’s mass layoffs earlier this year, particularly within the charging team, have contributed to the delays in adapter production and software updates. The reduced workforce has hampered the company’s ability to expedite the necessary changes for non-Tesla EVs to utilize the Supercharger network.
Since the layoffs, Tesla’s charging division has been gradually rehiring former employees to address these challenges. The company’s goal is to unlock billions of dollars in revenue and secure federal funding by expanding access to its charging network.
Currently, only Rivian and Ford have begun rolling out NACS adapters to their customers. Ford Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning owners have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of their adapters, which have been in high demand. GM has also announced plans to adopt NACS but has faced delays in finalizing the agreement with Tesla.
Tesla’s latest announcement of increased adapter production is a positive sign for the future of NACS adoption and broader EV charging accessibility. As the process continues to unfold, we can expect further updates from Tesla and other automakers regarding their plans and timelines for implementing NACS compatibility.
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