Customers of 100% electric vehicles from Volvo and Polestar can now access Tesla’s Supercharger network, thanks to a NACS adapter.
The owners of Volvo and Polestar now benefit from access to the network of superchargers de Tesla in the United States.
Volvo and Polestar customers can access Tesla Superchargers
For several years, Tesla has wanted to impose its standard on other automobile manufacturers. NACS connector (North American Charging Standard), allowing access to its network of Superchargers. Volvo and Polestarthe two Swedish brands of the Geely group, now join the manufacturers who allow their electric car customers to access the famous network of ultra-fast charging stations in North America (in the United States and Canada).
“As part of our electrification journey, we want to make life with an electric car, including our new flagship EX90, as seamless as possible”said Mike Cottone, President of Volvo Car USA and Canada: “Today, we are taking an important step to provide access to easy and convenient charging infrastructure to Volvo drivers in the United States and Canada, furthering our commitment to electric vehicle adoption. »
NACS adapters available for sale
At Polestar, the brand’s future vehicles in North America will adopt a NACS standard charging socket as standard. Owners of Polestar models already in circulation can order a NACS adapter from their local Polestar dealer. To make life easier for users, Polestar’s in-car Google Maps app will be updated to display all available NACS chargers.
At Volvo, the 100% electric models EC40, EX40 and EX90 will be delivered with a NACS adapter from model year 2025. Owners of electric Volvo models already on the road in the United States and Canada can order a NACS adapter from their dealer for US$230 (approximately €220). or 310 Canadian dollars (or approximately 210 euros), starting today. Availability of NACS adapters for the Volvo EX30 will be announced at a later date. The Volvo Cars app and the Google Maps app in the brand’s vehicles have been updated to display all available NACS chargers.
The list of manufacturers who have adopted the NACS connector continues to grow: Audi, Ford, General Motors, Hyundai, Kia, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Polestar, Porsche, Rivian, Scout, Stellantis, Toyota, Volkswagen, Volvo…
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Source: www.autoplus.fr
