Subaru of America disclosed as we speak that it has entered into an settlement with Tesla to undertake the North American Charging Commonplace (NACS) for its future battery electrical automobiles (BEVs) in North America. The mixing is about to begin in 2025.
The deal will enable Subaru to equip sure BEVs with NACS ports, beginning in 2025, thereby granting Subaru prospects entry to Tesla’s intensive Supercharging community. The community at present boasts greater than 15,000 Superchargers throughout North America, enhancing the comfort of charging for Subaru BEV homeowners.
Subaru additionally plans to supply an adapter for NACS charging, suitable with the Mixed Charging System (CCS), for purchasers who personal or lease relevant Subaru BEVs.
“Welcome Subaru homeowners to Superchargers throughout North America,” mentioned Tesla on X.
This transfer aligns with Subaru’s broader technique to transition in direction of electrical automobiles. Below its new administration construction, established in June 2023, the corporate goals for 50% of its complete world gross sales to be BEVs by 2030 as a part of its dedication to attaining carbon neutrality.
Under is a timeline of automakers adopting Tesla’s NACS:
Might 26, 2023: Ford
June 9, 2023: GM
June 20, 2023: Rivian
June 27, 2023: Volvo
June 29, 2023: Polestar
June 29, 2023: Electrify America
July 7, 2023: Mercedes-Benz
July 19, 2023: Nissan
August 18, 2023: Honda & Acura
September 22, 2023: Jaguar
October 5, 2023: Hyundai & Kia
October 17, 2023: BMW, Mini, Rolls-Royce
October 19, 2023: Toyota & Lexus
November 1, 2023: Subaru