Audi, Porsche, Scout Motors and VW EVs to offer NACS in 2025

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 Audi, Porsche and Scout Motors,* and VW today announced an implementation of the North American Charging Standard (NACS) for future products in the region, beginning in 2025. Adapters for the Tesla Supercharger network are under study for existing Volkswagen Group electric vehicles. This adds to the more than 3800 DC fast charging outlets currently in operation by Electrify America and Electrify Canada. Electrify America previously announced it will work to offer the NACS connector at charging stations by 2025 in the region, as well as continuing to support the so-called Combined Charging System (CCS).

“This is great news for our electric vehicle customers in the North American Region,” said Pablo Di Si, President and CEO, Volkswagen Group of America. “This potentially provides them with access to more than 15,000 additional charging points as well as the current ~4000 DC fast-charging outlets operated by Electrify America.”

Details of the planned integration of the Tesla North American Charging Standard into specific models will follow as the launch date of 2025 looms.

“Earlier this year, the North American Charging standard was just an idea. Today, with the VW Group’s commitment, almost every major automotive manufacturer is onboard, rallying behind a shared vision of improving charging experiences for all EV drivers. This is only the beginning of our industry-wide efforts to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy,” said Rebecca Tinucci, Senior Director of Charging at Tesla,

*The Scout, long out of production, was originally produced by International Harvester from 1960 to 1980. It was, arguably if you ignore Jeep, the world’s first utility vehicle capable of both off-road adventure and family chores. Scout Motors was formed to craft all-electric trucks and rugged SUVs rooted in the same tradition. Vehicle production is targeted to begin at Scout Motors’ Production Center near Columbia, South Carolina, by the end of 2026, with the first retail sales of trucks and SUVs occurring soon thereafter.