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Myriam Joire

Tesla’s Superchargers are changing the game for Rivian and Ford’s EVs

Rivian charge at Tesla Station.

I’ve written before about the switch to NACS (North American Charging Standard) that’s taking place in the US and Canada. NACS is the charging system created by Tesla for use with its EVs and its vast Supercharger network in North America. Last year, pretty much all auto manufacturers agreed to switch from CCS1 – the previous charging standard – to NACS, and struck a deal with Tesla to access its Supercharger network.

There are several benefits to this transition. At the time of writing, Tesla’s Supercharger network counts about 26,000 DC fast chargers (NACS), while Electrify America – the second largest charging network – offers just 4,000 DC fast chargers (CCS1). While only 70% of Superchargers are compatible with non-Tesla EVs, it’s clear that having access to Tesla’s Supercharging network is a significant advantage.

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