Both the R1T all-electric pickup and the R1S SUV will be fitted with the North American Charging Standard (NACS) connector starting in 2025, eliminating the need for an adaptor.
I'm curious what kind of info beyond the design is being shared. Will the details of how Tesla makes a supercharger so reliable also be transfered so others can make a reliable charger? The plug is a plug, and having more spots to use it will be great, but the plug itself isn't the biggest part of what makes the system reliable (but im sure it helps)
There has to be a protocol as well, just the port won't do much. From what I've heard the CCS protocol leaves a lot of room for interpretation, which is a reason for the frequent problems. Tesla had the advantage of being able to design the whole thing alone from the ground up. CCS is more design by committee. But we won't have an answer until we see third party vehicles using NACS.
It's an objectively better port design. I think that's why so many automakers are flocking to it. It's the USB to the PC's RS232: simpler, fewer points of failure, and better ux.
Let's hope a good charger experience is coming behind the scenes.
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