Nissan drivers in the USA and Canada can rejoice: The Japanese car manufacturer has agreed with Tesla Tesla to gain access to the extensive Supercharger network network. This will expand the charging infrastructure for the Nissan Ariya model considerably. However, there are still some unanswered questions and restrictions that EV drivers should be aware of.
What does access mean for Nissan drivers?
With more than 17.800 Tesla Superchargers in North America, charging will be easier than ever for Nissan Ariya owners. The access is part of a partnership in which Nissan is North American Charging Standard (NACS) a technology that Tesla originally developed and which is now supported by several car manufacturers.
Key facts:
- Access currently only applies to the Nissan Ariyanot for the popular Nissan Leaf.
- Adapters for using the Supercharger network should be available by the end of the year.
Adapter issue: details still unresolved
Despite Supercharger access, there are still uncertainties regarding the availability of NACS adapters for Nissan drivers. While Nissan has announced that it will launch adapters "later this year", there is currently no more specific information on pricing or availability.
Until then, Nissan drivers can make use of third-party adapters.
Nissan plans to integrate NACS connections by 2025
From 2025 Nissan plans to equip its EVs with NACS charging ports to eliminate the need for adapters and provide a seamless charging experience experience. This is part of Nissan's commitment to advancing electric mobility and providing greater convenience for drivers.
A step into the future: The Nissan Energy Charge Network
In addition to access to Tesla Superchargers, Nissan has its own network, the Nissan Energy Charge Networknetwork. Via the MyNISSAN app drivers can:
- Via 20,000 public charging points in Canada and 90,000 in the USA find
- Check availability in real time
- Start charging processes and manage payments
The network combines charging points from partners such as ChargeHub, Shell Recharge and now also Tesla.
Conclusion
Access to the Tesla Supercharger network marks an important step for Nissan and its EV drivers. The partnership with Tesla strengthens Nissan's position in the EV market and offers drivers one of the best charging infrastructures in North America. The introduction of NACS connectors and adapters will make charging even easier for Ariya owners.
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