Tesla Superchargers: GM, Ford, Rivian, and other EV brands with access

In May 2023, Ford triggered a transformation when the U.S. automaker locked in a deal to give owners of its EVs access to the Tesla Supercharger network. 

In a stunning shift, automaker after automaker — from GM and Hyundai to Rivian and Mercedes — followed suit. By the end of 2023, nearly every major automaker had agreed to adopt Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) and promised EV owners that adapters would soon be on their way.

Many non-Tesla customers are still waiting. However, recent announcements from automakers may provide an electric lining of optimism.

TechCrunch is tracking which brands have access to the Tesla Supercharging Network and will be updating this list.

The shift to the Tesla EV charging standard

In November 2022, Tesla shared its EV charging connector design in an effort to encourage network operators and automakers to adopt the technology and help make it the new standard in North America. At the time, every other automaker was using the Combined Charging Standard (CCS) in North America.

Mass adoption seemed unlikely at the time even though Tesla’s charging network was considered far superior thanks to its robust and user-friendly design and the ease of paying for the EV juice.

Six months later, Ford became the first to announce it would work with Tesla in a deal that would give its customers access to more than 12,000 Superchargers across the U.S. and Canada. But it wasn’t just about giving Ford EV owners access to a special adapter. Ford also committed to integrating its future EVs with NACS ports instead of CCS.

Rivian, GM, BMW, Honda, Volkswagen, Porsche, Audi, Hyundai, Kia, Lucid, and Stellantis followed.

Tesla charging FAQs

In the U.S. today, there are 36,499 NACS ports available publicly (although some of those might be from other EV charging companies that have adapted Tesla’s standard), compared to around 16,925 CCS ports. That’s despite federal dollars that have gone explicitly to the buildout of CCS chargers.

For EV owners stuck with a CCS port, they’ll have to hold out for manufacturer-approved adapters. While there are some third-party adapters that claim to be compliant with certain safety and performance standards, like Lectron’s Vortex Plug for $199, Tesla’s website says such adapters are prohibited.

A GM spokesperson told TechCrunch its adapters have been specifically designed to protect GM EV batteries while charging and that its vehicle warranty doesn’t cover damage to vehicle parts resulting from the use of non-GM approved adapters.

In late August, Tesla posted on X that it had ramped up production of adapters. That statement, combined with GM’s announcement, could mean that even more non-Tesla EVs will be pulling up to Supercharger stations soon. They’ll all have to download the Tesla app so they can pay for charging.

Tesla supercharging access checklist

Ford

Certain Ford customers officially gained access to Tesla Superchargers in February 2024, but ongoing supply constraints have delayed the delivery of free fast-charging adapters for most customers (although Ford says the delays have affected “some” customers).

General Motors 

As of September 2024, GM has finally updated the software on its Chevy, Cadillac, and GMC EVs so customers can use Tesla’s Superchargers. If they want access soon, they need to purchase a “GM approved” adapter through their app for $225.

From 2025 onward, GM’s EVs will be built with the NACS charge port.

Honda and Acura

Honda announced in March 2025 that North American owners of the Honda Prologue and the Acura ZDX EVs would get NACS access in June. The automaker said it would make adapters available for purchase from dealerships closer to the date of launch.

In 2026, Honda plans to release the Acura RSX as its first EV built with a NACS charge port, followed by the Honda 0 series models.

Hyundai Motor Group

The South Korean automaker has made several moves to give EV owners access to NACS chargers in the coming year.

Hyundai’s brand Kia announced in September its plans to give EV owners access to NACS chargers starting January 15, 2025. They used the announcement as something of a promotion, offering customers who buy a new 2024 EV6 or 2024 or 2025 EV9 SUV from September 4, 2024 a free adapter mailed to them in early 2025, if there’s enough supply. Existing Kia EV6, EV9, and Niro EV customers who took delivery before September 4 will have to buy an adapter from a dealer “at a later date.”

But for those who don’t want to bother with an adapter, Kia shared some news at the LA Auto Show in November. Both the 2025 EV6 and 2026 EV9 GT will be manufactured with a NACS plug. The EV6 is expected to go on sale in the first half of 2025, and the EV9 GT in the latter half of next year.

The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 and the 2026 Genesis Electrified GV70 were also both presented with NACS plugs at the LA Auto Show and promise drivers access to Tesla’s Supercharger network. But for customers who want a Hyundai EV sooner than that, the automaker said in December that it would send customers who bought or leased an EV before January 31, 2025 a free NACS adapter.

In March, Hyundai provided some updates on those free adapters. The automaker said that owners who purchased the following Hyundai models on or before January 31, 2025 are now eligible for a free CCS-to-NACS adapter: Kona Electric, Ioniq Electric (hatchback), Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6, and 2025 Ioniq 5 N.

Hyundai owners will receive instructions on how to redeem their adapters the week of April 7.

Lucid

Owners of the Lucid Gravity SUV got access to Tesla’s Supercharger network on January 31, 2025. The Gravity is built standard with the NACS charge port.

People who have already purchased the Lucid Air sedan, built with a CCS port, will get access via adapters to the Supercharger network in the second quarter.

Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz said in January that its EVs would be able to access Tesla’s network starting in February 2025. Mercedes offers existing EV customers the ability to purchase an adapter made by Lectron for $185 through authorized dealerships. The automaker plans to roll out its first vehicles with factory-installed NACS ports later this year. Mercedes has not yet shared which models will come first.

Mercedes has added Tesla Supercharger locations to its charger map in the app, and the system will integrate with the automaker’s Plug & Charge feature, which initiates charging as soon as the customer plugs in.

Nissan

Beginning in late 2024, Nissan began to give Ariya drivers access to Tesla’s network through a NACS adapter. The automaker also said that in 2025, it will start offering EVs for the U.S. and Canadian markets with a NACS port.

Rivian

EV startup Rivian officially got access to 15,000 Superchargers across North America on March 18, 2024. At the time, Rivian promised to begin sending adapters to customers starting in April. A Rivian spokesperson told TechCrunch the automaker began delivery this spring and continues to ship adapters as quickly as it receives them.

As of September 2024, Rivian said that customers who order a new vehicle will have an adapter shipped to them automatically when they take delivery. Customers will receive the adapter within seven to 10 business days. The EV-maker also promised that those who already own a Rivian and are still awaiting an adapter would receive one at no cost by the end of January 2025.

Volvo (and Polestar)

The two Swedish car brands owned by China’s Geely began offering their EV customers access to Tesla’s Supercharger network at the end of October 2024.

Volvo said at the time it would include a free NACS adapter for any customer who buys a 2025 EX90, EX40, or EC40. Existing Volvo EV owners have to shell out $230 for an adapter, which they can buy from a dealership or service center.

Polestar is also selling the adapter through its service centers. Both brands began shipping adapters at the end of 2024. Volvo and Polestar are also updating their Android-powered infotainment software so drivers can search for Tesla Superchargers in the vehicle’s navigation.