, which use a Combined Charging System port, to obtain a connector, with payment and activation planned to work through FordPass or Ford Pro Intelligence.
Starting in 2025, Ford EV models will actually offer Tesla’s charging socket, removing the need for an adapter."Tesla has led the industry in creating a large, reliable, and efficient charging system and we are pleased to be able to join forces in a way that benefits customers and overall EV adoption," said Marin Gjaja, chief customer officer at Ford Model e. "The Tesla Supercharger network has excellent reliability, and the NACS plug is smaller and lighter.
Tesla's Supercharger network has indeed been one of the most lauded and non-controversial aspects of the Tesla user experience when it comes to hardware reliability, user interface, station upkeep, and network reach. Other EV networks present in the US have largely been unable to replicate its level of reliability—still one of the most frequently cited barriers to EV adoption.
"Widespread access to fast-charging is absolutely vital to our growth as an EV brand, and this breakthrough agreement comes as we are ramping up production of our popular Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning, and preparing to launch a series of next-generation EVs starting in 2025," Farley added.What's more, Ford says that starting in 2025, its EVs will feature Tesla's North American Charging Standard connector as a built-in item, and will not need an adapter.
With Ford vehicles slated to start using the network, this move could also motivate other automakers to adopt Tesla's North American Charging Standard connector standard as one of the two main types.
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