2024 Nissan Ariya to use Superchargers and NACS port as Japanese EV maker moves to adopt new charging hardware in future EVs ↺
It appears that the Tesla NACS hype train has snared yet another automobile manufacturer. This time, we are seeing Nissan make the jump from CCS to NACS hardware, much like competitors Ford, GM, and Rivian before it. This makes Nissan the first Japanese car maker to adopt Tesla's NACS hardware.
From 2024, all Nissan Ariya EVs will ship with a CCS-1 to Tesla NACS adaptor so that customers in the US and Canada can make use of Tesla's Supercharger network. Starting in 2025, however, Nissan's electric vehicles will all be equipped with NACS ports from the factory.
"Adopting the NACS standard underlines Nissan’s commitment to making electric mobility even more accessible," - Jérémie Papin, Chairperson, Nissan Americas.
Currently, Nissan reportedly plans to release a total of 19 all-electric vehicles before 2030, including an electric Micra and a third-generation Nissan Leaf. Moving to NACS is an important move for both Nissan and the NACS charging standard, since Nissan somewhat pioneered the affordable electric vehicle when it released the Leaf all those years ago. Its future plans also involve over 40% of its US sales coming from electric vehicles.
Ready. Set. Charge! In 2024, Nissan ARIYA owners can tap into @Tesla’s nationwide Supercharger network. So where are you headed? https://t.co/sMda3CdZkV pic.twitter.com/Tiu05gfOr5
— Nissan (@NissanUSA) July 19, 2023