Toyota And Lexus Embrace NACS, Gain Access To Tesla Superchargers

The North American Charging Standard (NACS) continues to solidify its dominance as Toyota and Lexus have become the latest automakers to embrace the Tesla-designed charging port.

We'll start seeing the port on vehicles in 2025, including on Toyota's three-row electric crossover that will be made in Kentucky.

While the Toyota bZ4X and Lexus RZ use the Combined Charging System (CCS), buyers won't be forgotten. Quite the opposite as the brands will offer a CCS to NACS adaptor in 2025. While an adaptor isn't ideal, owners will be able to use stations with CCS or NACS chargers.

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In related news, Toyota and Lexus struck a deal to gain access to Tesla's Supercharger network. It's widely regarded as the best electric vehicle charging network and the agreement means customers will be able to charge at more than 12,000 Superchargers in North America.

While most automakers had been using the Combined Charging System, Ford kicked off the shift to the North American Charging Standard in May. General Motors was quick to follow suit and now virtually every automaker has announced plans to embrace the standard including BMW, Honda, Mercedes, Fisker, Rivian, Nissan, Jaguar, and Volvo.

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