EV CHARGERS

Toyota Adopts Tesla NACS to Enhance Charging Options

October 19, 2023

Toyota will adopt Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) for its BEVs from 2025.
Toyota and Lexus users will access over 12,000 Tesla Superchargers in North America.
Toyota and Lexus vehicles with CCS will get adapters for NACS charging in 2025.

Let’s face it: we all want things to be simpler, especially when it comes to our cars. So, when I got wind of Toyota’s latest announcement, it felt like a breath of fresh air. Toyota today announced it has reached an agreement with Tesla to adopt the North American Charging Standard (NACS) on its battery electric vehicles (BEVs) beginning in 2025. Now, if that doesn’t scream convenience, I don’t know what does.

But let’s break it down, shall we? Toyota, a behemoth in the auto industry, is joining forces with Tesla, the Elon Musk-led electric juggernaut. And what’s this all for? To give folks like you and me more places to juice up our rides.

Just think about the sheer numbers here. “Toyota and Lexus customers will have convenient access to more than 12,000 Tesla Superchargers across North America.” 12,000! That’s a lot of spots to recharge. By 2025, “Toyota will incorporate the NACS ports into certain Toyota and Lexus BEVs.” And yes, that includes the drool-worthy, three-row, battery-electric Toyota SUV that’s gearing up to roll out from the Kentucky factory.

Image showcasing Toyota vZ4X CCS at Electrify Expo

But here’s the cherry on top. Already have a Toyota or Lexus that’s fitted with the Combined Charging System (CCS)? No worries. Because, and I quote, “customers owning or leasing applicable Toyota and Lexus vehicles… will be offered access to an adapter to enable NACS charging starting in 2025.” Basically, Toyota’s got you covered, no matter your ride.

Now, this isn’t just about the “where” but also the “how”. Toyota isn’t just thinking about increasing charging locations; they’re focused on the experience. Their dedication? Making charging “seamless” whether you’re at home or out and about. Through the Toyota and Lexus apps, they’re boasting about an expansive network that holds a whopping “84,000 charging ports in North America.” And with the integration of NACS, you get even more options, notably the fast chargers that we all love.

In the realm of automakers, Toyota is certainly not alone in charting this course. Alongside titans such as Volvo, Ford, GM, Genesis, Kia, Hyundai, Honda, Nissan, Rivian, and recently BMW, Toyota has embraced Tesla’s Supercharger network. This collective nod to Tesla’s substantial charging system highlights the industry’s unity in prioritizing the needs of EV enthusiasts across varied brands. It’s an exciting era of collaboration, reflecting a shared vision for an electrified future.