UNITED KINGDOM: Jaguar has announced a strategic partnership with Tesla, setting the stage for a significant shift in North American charging standards. The British automaker revealed that its forthcoming next-generation electric vehicles, set to hit the market in 2025, will seamlessly integrate the Tesla-developed North American Charging Standard (NACS) connector, eliminating the need for additional adapters when utilizing Tesla’s renowned Supercharging network.
This collaboration is part of Jaguar Land Rover’s ambitious Reimagine strategy, signalling a clear commitment to transforming Jaguar into a leading, all-electric luxury brand. Under the agreement, Jaguar gains access to Tesla’s extensive Supercharging network spanning the United States, Canada, and Mexico, ensuring an expansive and efficient charging experience for its customers.
Current Jaguar I-Pace owners need not fret, as the company is dedicated to providing NACS adapters from Tesla once they become available, ensuring a smooth transition to the new charging standard. Industry experts speculate that these adapters may hit the market by 2024, aligning with other manufacturers’ timelines for the shift from CCS1 to NACS connectors in North America.
Furthermore, this transition to NACS is poised to be comprehensive, encompassing not only Jaguar’s vehicle lineup but also home charging units and adapters for older models. The move is anticipated to pave the way for a unified and user-friendly electric vehicle ecosystem within the Jaguar brand.
The ripple effect of this shift towards NACS is already evident, with a growing list of major automotive players pledging to adopt this charging standard for their vehicles in North America by 2025. Notable names include Ford, General Motors, Rivian, Volvo Cars, Polestar, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Fisker, Honda (along with Acura), and, of course, Jaguar and Tesla.
With Land Rover also under the Jaguar Land Rover umbrella, it’s anticipated that the brand will follow suit in adopting the NACS charging connector, solidifying a standardized approach within the automotive group.
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