Tesla’s fortunes seem to have brightened in the last few weeks, as Ford, GM, and Rivian announced a switch to its Supercharger network and a new charging plug standard. Now it appears one of Tesla’s charging competitors is jumping on board, as ChargePoint recently announced the availability of the automaker’s NACS plugs at its locations.
ChargePoint operates charging locations across the country, so adding a Tesla plug is big news. The company also noted that it would begin retrofitting existing stations in 2024, further expanding access to the Tesla NACS plug. ChargePoint currently offers J1772, CCS, and CHAdeMO connectors at its locations.
Though it was surprising to see automakers jump on board with Tesla, given the intense competition between them, it’s a little less so to see ChargePoint on the train. Without a Tesla plug available, the company risks alienating drivers from several brands that have committed to the standard going forward.
That means we’ll likely see the Tesla standard expand beyond ChargePoint in the coming months. Companies like EVGo and Electrify America have announced partnerships with brands that may be making the transition to Tesla plugs, so it’s only logical for them to follow suit. It will be more interesting, however, to observe the transition in Europe and Asia, where there are so many other automakers vying for customers’ dollars.
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