Tesla’s NACS Plug Should've Fixed EV Charging. Here’s What We Got Instead

Tesla's NACS Plug and EV Charging

Tesla-style ports are increasingly popular, but access to the Supercharger network has not been a game-changer.

For years, the car industry assumed that Tesla's success was due to its charging network, which offered a seamless experience similar to gas vehicles.

Tesla had successfully convinced its customers that its cars and charging network came with almost no compromises—that they could be used just like gas vehicles.

This led to a mass switch to Tesla's North American Charging Standard (NACS) plug, with most EV brands adopting it to gain access to Tesla's Supercharger network.

Author's summary: Tesla's NACS plug adoption is rising.

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