Thanks. I finally used my phone and got in after missing 15 minutes trying to listen on my Mac.
Wow!Ford EV Customers To Gain Access to 12,000 Tesla Superchargers; Company to add North American Charging Standard Port in Future EVs
DEARBORN, Mich., May 25, 2023 – Ford Motor Company said today it reached an agreement with Tesla Motors that will provide Ford electric vehicle customers access to more than 12,000 Tesla Superchargers across the U.S. and Canada, doubling the number of fast-chargers available to Ford EV customers starting Spring 2024.
- Starting early next year, Ford EV customers will have access to more than 12,000 Tesla Superchargers across the U.S. and Canada, in addition to the over 10,000 DC fast-chargers that are already part of the BlueOval Charge Network. This will give Ford EV customers unprecedented access to fast-charging
- Mustang Mach-E, F-150 Lightning and E-Transit customers will be able to access the Superchargers via an adapter and software integration along with activation and payment via FordPass or Ford Pro Intelligence
- In 2025, Ford will offer next-generation electric vehicles with the North American Charging Standard (NACS) connector built-in, eliminating the need for an adapter to access Tesla Superchargers
- The reliable Tesla Supercharger network has already established charging corridors across the U.S. and Canada
“This is great news for our customers who will have unprecedented access to the largest network of fast-chargers in the U.S. and Canada with 12,000+ Tesla Superchargers plus 10,000+ fast-chargers already in the BlueOval Charge Network,” said Jim Farley, Ford president and CEO. “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.”
Added Rebecca Tinucci, Tesla’s senior director of charging infrastructure: “We’ve spent the last 10 years building an industry-leading Charging Network that enables freedom to travel and provides charging confidence for our Tesla owners. We’re excited to deliver on our mission to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy by welcoming Ford owners, and other electric vehicles who adopt NACS, to our thousands of Superchargers across North America.”
A Tesla-developed adapter will provide Ford F-150 Lightning, Mustang Mach-E and E-Transit vehicles fitted with the Combined Charging System (CCS) port access to Tesla’s V3 Superchargers. Ford will equip future EVs with the NACS charge port, removing the need for an adapter for direct access to Tesla Superchargers, starting in 2025.
“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, Ford Model e. “The Tesla Supercharger network has excellent reliability and the NACS plug is smaller and lighter. Overall, this provides a superior experience for customers.”
The BlueOval Charge Network is already North America’s largest public charging network with over 84,000 chargers including access to over 10,000 public DC fast-chargers. Adding more than 12,000 Tesla Superchargers creates the single largest integrated fast-charge network across the U.S. and Canada, designed to significantly reduce charge anxiety for Ford customers, with automatic routing to the nearest charger and seamless billing via FordPass.
Additionally, Ford dealers are adding roughly 1,800 public-facing fast-chargers and locations to the BlueOval Charge Network by early 2024.
https://media.ford.com/content/ford...n-access-to-12-000-tesla-superchargers--.html
Yes, he was. And I won't be giving him any of my money either.Henry Ford was a huge bigot too.
I doubt that. I think that the same adapter that current Telsas' use for CCS is what the Ford EVs in 2025 will use; that way those EVs can still go to a CCS station.I'm guessing this means dual ports on the car for the 2025's?
If the Ford new vehicles are only equipped with brand t ports, I'll definitely not be purchasing a next-gen Ford EV. If they come with both or an option of one or the other, that would be fine. But I have zero interest in my money going in that direction.Edit* adapter and software update? oh boy! * I'd be so much happier if there was just 1 standard.
There will be a 12 inch by 24 inch charging port door, with 3 different adapters and a 6 question FordPass process to pick the right one.I wonder how they will implement the Tesla connector in 2025 and later vehicles. I assume they would still have to have the current connectors too right?
That would be a serious move toward actually making NACS the standard in North America. Big ramification how this unfolds. Be interesting to see what direction it really goes.I doubt that. I think that the same adapter that current Telsas' use for CCS is what the Ford EVs in 2025 will use; that way those EVs can still go to a CCS station.
I think its exciting news. Less time thinking and worrying about reliable charging locations. More time enjoying the drive.Everyone on this forum always complains about CCS fast charging and says "superchargers are flawless".
Elon and Jim announce a partnership and some of those same people cry because they are intolerant to others ideals.
Quite sad that they can't be happy for the advancement of EV tech.
That’s the nice thing about standards…..there are so many to choose from!Edit* adapter and software update? oh boy! * I'd be so much happier if there was just 1 standard.