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Ford became the first major automaker to partner with Tesla following the US government’s push to make EV charging more widely available. The automaker has struck a deal that will allow some Ford EVs to power some Tesla Supercharger stations from spring 2024. As part of the deal, Ford announced that it will switch its vehicles to Tesla’s open-source North American Charging Standard (NACS) starting with the 2025 model year. Meanwhile, existing models that still use the (more or less) global standard Combined Charging System (CCS) will be able to opt for a Tesla-designed adapter to fill the gap.
The deal is remarkable, especially given the relative power, size and prestige of the two companies involved. Ford, one of the world’s largest automakers, has built a large private-brand charging network, but is ceding the future leadership of chargers to a relatively minor company. Needless to say, this risks triggering an EV charging format war between NACS and CCS, which could undermine consumer confidence in EVs. After all, if you parked your car at a gas station anywhere in the United States, there should be a one-size-fits-all way to fill your tank without worrying about pipe size.
– Dan Cooper
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