Fisker to adopt Tesla's NACS connector for its EVs
What's the story
Fisker has announced its plans to adopt Tesla's North American Charging Standard (NACS) connector for its EVs starting in 2025.
By signing an agreement with Tesla, Fisker owners will gain access to over 12,000 charging stations across the US and Canada.
This strategic move will provide Fisker customers with a wider range of charging options. The agreement covers all current and future vehicles.
Details
The decision will boost compatibility and convenience
Fisker is planning to eventually update its vehicle engineering to include a built-in NACS inlet, allowing customers to use a NACS adapter to connect their vehicles to Tesla's superchargers.
Meanwhile, a Combined Charging System (CCS) adapter will be provided to continue charging with the existing standard.
Fisker's decision to adopt NACS connector highlights the growing trend of Tesla's charging connector becoming the industry standard.
Scenario
Several leading automakers have embraced the NACS connector
Tesla made its proprietary charging connector available to other automakers last year.
Since then, major automakers such as Ford, GM, Volvo, and Mercedes have agreed to adopt the NACS connector for their electric vehicles in North America.
It's worth noting that Fisker's timeline for providing adapters is 2025, which is later than its competitors, who plan to offer adapters as early as next year.