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Volkswagen of America today announced that its ID.4 and ID. Buzz owners will be able to access the Tesla Supercharger network of 25,000 NACS Partner DC fast chargers, beginning November 18th. To enable the ID.4 and ID. Buzz vehicles to use the network, customers must purchase a Volkswagen-approved NACS adapter that will allow compatible Volkswagen electric vehicles to charge using the North American Charging System (NACS) fast charger plug. [Volkswagen is late to the Supercharger party – AutoCrat]*
“This is great news for our EV owners,” said Petar Danilovic, Senior Vice President, Product Marketing and Strategy, Volkswagen of America. “They will now be able to access the more than 25,000 DC fast chargers on the Tesla Supercharger network across the United States, in addition to the more than 5,000 fast chargers on Electrify America’s grid. This makes life much more convenient, whether you are taking a road trip or you rely on public charging should home charging not be an option.”
For current Volkswagen ID.4 and ID. Buzz owners, adapters will be available through Volkswagen dealers or online at parts.vw.com, priced with an MSRP of $200. Original owners of MY25 ID.4 and ID. Buzz vehicles are eligible to receive a $100 rebate on the adapter. All rebate claims must be submitted within 90 days of the adapter purchase date and no later than July 15, 2026, see dealer for details. Adapters will come standard with all model year 2026 Volkswagen EVs.
Technical Tidbits and Caveats
- Use of Tesla Superchargers requires cellular connectivity, compatible vehicle hardware, Tesla mobile app download and account registration, payment method, and acceptance of Tesla’s Privacy Notice and Terms of Use.
- Tesla Supercharger location information is provided by Tesla. Volkswagen is not responsible for the accuracy of charger location, charger availability, charger compatibility, or pricing & payment options.
- Tesla Supercharging costs and fees will be billed by Tesla to the payment method you’ve set up in the Tesla app. The Tesla app and Tesla Superchargers are provided by Tesla and their continued compatibility and availability are outside of Volkswagen’s control. Message and data rates may apply.
- Volkswagen approved NACS DC adapter is sold separately. NACS DC adapter is for use with compatible DC chargers only, including Tesla Superchargers identified by Tesla as a “NACS Partner Site.” See the Tesla app for NACS Partner Site locations. Do not use NACS DC adapter with any Level 1 or Level 2 AC chargers, including Tesla Destination chargers and home chargers with NACS connectors. The use of any third-party adapters is at your own risk.
- Volkswagen strongly recommends that the vehicle’s software be updated prior to using the Volkswagen-approved NACS DC charging adapter to charge the vehicle, as this update includes additional safeguards to prevent certain risks such as property damage, fire, and/or injury, that could occur in the case of adapter misuse.
- Actual charge time will vary and depends on several factors including battery age and vehicle condition. Battery capacity and charging speed decreases with time and use. See dealer or owner’s literature for details.
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Ken Zino, editor and publisher of AutoInformed, is a versatile auto industry participant with global experience spanning decades in print and broadcast journalism, as well as social media. He has automobile testing, marketing, public relations and communications experience. He is past president of The International Motor Press Assn, the Detroit Press Club, founding member and first President of the Automotive Press Assn. He is a member of APA, IMPA and the Midwest Automotive Press Assn.
He also brings an historical perspective while citing their contemporary relevance of the work of legendary auto writers such as Ken Purdy, Jim Dunne or Jerry Flint, or writers such as Red Smith, Mark Twain, Thomas Jefferson – all to bring perspective to a chaotic automotive universe.
Above all, decades after he first drove a car, Zino still revels in the sound of the exhaust as the throttle is blipped during a downshift and the driver’s rush that occurs when the entry, apex and exit points of a turn are smoothly and swiftly crossed. It’s the beginning of a perfect lap.
AutoInformed has an editorial philosophy that loves transportation machines of all kinds while promoting critical thinking about the future use of cars and trucks.
Zino builds AutoInformed from his background in automotive journalism starting at Hearst Publishing in New York City on Motor and MotorTech Magazines and car testing where he reviewed hundreds of vehicles in his decade-long stint as the Detroit Bureau Chief of Road & Track magazine. Zino has also worked in Europe, and Asia – now the largest automotive market in the world with China at its center.
Volkswagen Joins the Tesla Supercharger Network Party
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Volkswagen of America today announced that its ID.4 and ID. Buzz owners will be able to access the Tesla Supercharger network of 25,000 NACS Partner DC fast chargers, beginning November 18th. To enable the ID.4 and ID. Buzz vehicles to use the network, customers must purchase a Volkswagen-approved NACS adapter that will allow compatible Volkswagen electric vehicles to charge using the North American Charging System (NACS) fast charger plug. [Volkswagen is late to the Supercharger party – AutoCrat]*
“This is great news for our EV owners,” said Petar Danilovic, Senior Vice President, Product Marketing and Strategy, Volkswagen of America. “They will now be able to access the more than 25,000 DC fast chargers on the Tesla Supercharger network across the United States, in addition to the more than 5,000 fast chargers on Electrify America’s grid. This makes life much more convenient, whether you are taking a road trip or you rely on public charging should home charging not be an option.”
For current Volkswagen ID.4 and ID. Buzz owners, adapters will be available through Volkswagen dealers or online at parts.vw.com, priced with an MSRP of $200. Original owners of MY25 ID.4 and ID. Buzz vehicles are eligible to receive a $100 rebate on the adapter. All rebate claims must be submitted within 90 days of the adapter purchase date and no later than July 15, 2026, see dealer for details. Adapters will come standard with all model year 2026 Volkswagen EVs.
Technical Tidbits and Caveats
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About Ken Zino
Ken Zino, editor and publisher of AutoInformed, is a versatile auto industry participant with global experience spanning decades in print and broadcast journalism, as well as social media. He has automobile testing, marketing, public relations and communications experience. He is past president of The International Motor Press Assn, the Detroit Press Club, founding member and first President of the Automotive Press Assn. He is a member of APA, IMPA and the Midwest Automotive Press Assn. He also brings an historical perspective while citing their contemporary relevance of the work of legendary auto writers such as Ken Purdy, Jim Dunne or Jerry Flint, or writers such as Red Smith, Mark Twain, Thomas Jefferson – all to bring perspective to a chaotic automotive universe. Above all, decades after he first drove a car, Zino still revels in the sound of the exhaust as the throttle is blipped during a downshift and the driver’s rush that occurs when the entry, apex and exit points of a turn are smoothly and swiftly crossed. It’s the beginning of a perfect lap. AutoInformed has an editorial philosophy that loves transportation machines of all kinds while promoting critical thinking about the future use of cars and trucks. Zino builds AutoInformed from his background in automotive journalism starting at Hearst Publishing in New York City on Motor and MotorTech Magazines and car testing where he reviewed hundreds of vehicles in his decade-long stint as the Detroit Bureau Chief of Road & Track magazine. Zino has also worked in Europe, and Asia – now the largest automotive market in the world with China at its center.