While Stellantis did not mention NACS by name in North America, the company announced that its North American brands will adopt the proposed SAE J3400 connector (the standard for NACS connectors) starting with “select” 2026 model year vehicles.
With the spread of electric vehicles (EVs), the unification of charging standards has become an important issue. In North America, the NACS standard, which Tesla had been developing independently, has been attracting attention. Now, Stellantis has announced that it will adopt the SAE J3400 connector (the standard for NACS connectors), which could significantly change the charging environment in North America.
What is the NACS standard?
The NACS standard is a charging standard widely used in North America. It is adopted by many charging stations, including Tesla’s Supercharger network. The adoption of the NACS standard will greatly expand EV users’ charging location options and improve convenience.
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Advantages of the NACS standard
The NACS standard has the following advantages:
- Fast charging speed
- High output compatible
- High safety
- Low cost
Given these advantages, the NACS standard is likely to become the mainstream standard in North America.
Stellantis Adopts North American Charging Standard (NACS)
The North American Charging Standard (NACS) is gaining ground. Many automakers, including Ford, General Motors, BMW, Honda, Mercedes, Fisker, Rolls-Royce, Volkswagen, Rivian, Nissan, Jaguar, Volvo, Mazda, Subaru, Toyota, and Lexus, have announced plans to adopt the standard.
Stellantis is an automobile manufacturer formed through the merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and the PSA Group. With the announcement that Stellantis, which owns many brands, will adopt the SAE J3400 connector (the standard for NACS connectors), the number of compatible manufacturers will increase dramatically. This will have a major impact on the charging environment in North America.
Impact of adopting NACS standards
The adoption of the NACS standard is expected to have the following effects:
- The spread of EVs in North America is accelerating
- Construction of charging stations is progressing
- Charging fees will fall due to competition
Adoption of the NACS standard will be a great benefit for EV users.
summary
The NACS standard is likely to become the mainstream standard in North America. Stellantis’ adoption of the NACS standard is expected to accelerate the spread of EVs and improve the charging environment.
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Stellantis News Lease
https://media.stellantis n orthamerica.com/newsrelease.do?id=25673&mid=1
