Ford EVs will gain access to Tesla’s Superchargers in the US and Canada starting today, becoming the first non-Tesla vehicles to do so, Ford has announced. The companies have cemented their fast charging pact last year and many other car manufacturers followed later. The expanded network will be of great benefit to Ford and its customers. heavy.
Current Ford EVs use CCS-style chargers, so current customers must do so order Quick Charge Adapter (NACS) compatible with Tesla’s Superchargers (below). It will be free for new and existing customers on the BlueOval payment network until June 30, 2024. After that, it will cost an estimated $230 including taxes and shipping. Starting in 2025, Ford EVs will come standard with the NACS charging system.
Customers can use the FordPass App to locate new Tesla Superchargers, just like when searching for BlueOval chargers. Tesla Superchargers will also come to the Apple Maps EV route, Google Maps EV route and Ford Connected in-dash BlueOval charging network.
As for charging, you’ll be able to manage it on the car’s touchscreen via the FordPass app and the Charge Assist app. “This means customers just need to connect to the network and charging will start automatically [costs] Controlled via FordPass.” BlueOval paid network membership is required, and if you haven’t already signed up, you’ll be prompted to do so when ordering the NACS adapter (check Ford’s website for details).
Tesla’s 15,000+ Supercharger network will double Ford EV owners’ access to fast DC chargers. With this, there will be 28,000 fast chargers and a total of 126,000 chargers. The company notes that the lack of charging stations is potentially the second biggest barrier after price to customers choosing an EV over an ICE or PHEV.
The news is good for Ford and other automakers, which will see a big increase in the number of fast-charging locations. However, Tesla owners will see more Supercharger competition. Last year, U.S. Govt Opened $2.5 billion in funding for community EV chargers
With declining EV sales, Ford was recently forced to drop Mach E prices from $3,100 to $8,100. said recently in the financial statement. The company too stopped production Due to the slowdown of that model and the F-150 Lightning pickup truck.
