Stellantis formally introduced its adoption of the upcoming SAE J3400 (aka NACS) charging connector in its battery-electric automobile (BEV) fashions in North America. The corporate stated it would begin with choose fashions in 2025, later mentioning “2026 mannequin 12 months” EVs.
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SAE J3400 NACS is coming in 2024
SAE Worldwide expects the Tesla-developed NACS charging resolution might be standardized earlier than the tip of 2024, because the SAE J3400. Will probably be utilized in new electrical automobiles as a substitute of the SAE J1772 Combo (aka CCS1) for AC and DC charging.
Through the transition interval, Stellantis additionally intends to make adapters accessible for older autos fitted with the Mixed Charging System (CCS1) port.
Curiously, Stellantis doesn’t say something about plug-in hybrids, that are the corporate’s essential electrified section, with over 142,000 gross sales in 2023. Nevertheless, we assume that PHEVs may also get the brand new SAE J3400 charging connector sooner or later sooner or later.
Stellantis was notably silent about Tesla in its press launch, regardless of SAE J3400 being basically a standardized model of the Tesla-developed charging connector. Tesla referred to as its charging resolution the North American Charging Normal (NACS). Will probably be adopted by Ford, Basic Motors and principally all different massive automotive teams in North America.
For now, there isn’t a phrase about an settlement between Stellantis and Tesla, particularly relating to the entry to the Tesla Supercharging community. Most OEMs that switched to NACS introduced that their EVs could have entry to the Tesla Supercharging community (natively or via adapters), so Stellantis is the odd one out.
We requested a spokesperson for Stellantis whether or not prospects would have entry to Superchargers, however did not get a transparent reply. “We’ll proceed to have a look at all choices that make charging easier and extra handy for our prospects,” the spokesperson instructed InsideEVs by way of e mail
Ricardo Stamatti, Stellantis SVP of world power & charging stated in a launch that “[c]ustomers win when the {industry} aligns on open requirements. We’re glad to announce our backing and adoption of the SAE J3400 connector, a milestone for all prospects on the trail to open and seamless charging. Our Dare Ahead 2030 strategic plan places prospects on the middle of open interoperability and freedom of mobility for all. This future might be amplified by IONNA, our public charging three way partnership with six different OEMs that can ship industry-leading high-powered charging for all battery-electric autos no matter model.”
Ionna’s charging stations might be accessible to all BEV prospects, providing each Mixed Charging System and J3400 connectors natively, the corporate explains. The primary station will open in 2024. Stellantis’ all-electric Fiat 500e, Jeep Wagoneer S, and Jeep Recon are slated to launch this 12 months, too.