Ford NACS adapter and Tesla Supercharger access
Ford says: "Today, Ford F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E retail customers are the first of any non-Tesla automaker to gain access to Tesla Superchargers across the U.S. and Canada."
Tesla's rule: “Supercharging is only accessible for NACS-equipped vehicles and CCS1-equipped vehicles with an NACS DC adapter provided by Tesla or your vehicle’s manufacturer. For safety reasons, using third-party adapters is prohibited.” Tesla Support
What Ford says
- Tesla Supercharger access
- “Today, Ford F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E retail customers are the first of any non-Tesla automaker to gain access to Tesla Superchargers across the U.S. and Canada.” “Starting Feb. 29, 2024, F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E retail customers can reserve an adapter via ford.com/FastChargingAdapter.” Ford From the Road: Ford Customers Can Now Charge on Tesla Superchargers
- Official adapter
- “Retail customers will be eligible to receive a complimentary adapter if ordered by June 30, 2024. Future Ford EV customers can purchase the adapter from Ford.” Ford From the Road: Ford Customers Can Now Charge on Tesla Superchargers
- Other adapters
- “only use NACS DC adapters sold or provided by Ford or Tesla for use at Tesla Superchargers. Tesla prohibits the use of any other adapter with Tesla charging stations.” “Ford does not guarantee compatibility with aftermarket charging adapters.” Ford Support: Fast Charging Adapter FAQ
| Model | CCS1 port (adapter needed) | Built-in NACS |
|---|---|---|
| F-150 Lightning | - | - |
| Mustang Mach-E | - | - |
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Level 2 adapters
For a Supercharger use only the DC adapter from Ford or Tesla, as above. These Level 2 adapters are for slower AC charging: Tesla Wall Connectors and destination chargers for a CCS1 car, public J1772 stations for a NACS car.
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