In order to encourage network operators and automakers to adopt the technology and make it the new standard in North America, the company is sharing its EV charging design.
The design and specification files of the company are available for download. The company said it is working with standards bodies to codify the charging connection.
AC and DC charging are available in all of the cars. The Combined Charging System (CCS) is used by most electric vehicles in North America.
The North American Charging Standard (NACS) is the most commonly used charging standard in North America, according to the company. It is based on the number of Supercharging stations and the number of vehicles sold by the company. There are more than 1,500 Supercharging stations in the US. The stations have an average of nine charging points.
The company didn't name any of the companies that converted. In a highly competitive environment, it is hard to imagine GM, Ford and Stellantis using the technology ofTesla.
At least one company is in favor of the move. Aptera called on the U.S. government to use Supercharger technology as the standard for electric vehicle charging in the country. Some of EVGo's charging stations in the United States now have a connection to the electric car maker.
Network operators have plans in motion to incorporate NACS at their charging stations, according to the company. If NACS is added to the ChargePoint, EVConnect, and Electrify America networks, it would allow owners of electric cars to charge at the stations.
If NACS is used on EVs, owners of those vehicles will have access to the North American Supercharging network.
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