Porsche and Audi’s EVs can now recharge on any Tesla Supercharger in North America

Beginning September 9, Porsche and Audi would be the newest non-Tesla manufacturers to make the most of the Supercharger community. The 2 automakers introduced that a few of their homeowners will get adapters that enable them to cost by way of the NACS port, which Tesla developed and opened up to different automakers. The rollout comes after the Volkswagen Group, which owns each Porsche and Audi, introduced that it will implement NACS compatibility for Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche and Scout Motors in December 2023.

Porsche is kicking off its NACS adoption with a “gentle launch,” the place current homeowners of Taycan and Macan Electrical fashions have to order a free NACS to DC adapter with the My Porsche app to connect with the Tesla Supercharger community. Throughout this preliminary part, drivers of suitable Porsche EVs have to make use of the Tesla app at Superchargers, however will ultimately be capable of cost with the My Porsche app in “the approaching months,” in accordance with Porsche. Like Porsche, Audi is getting its personal branded adapter that can arrive with newer 2025 mannequin 12 months choices, together with its Q6 e-tron, A6 Sportback e-tron and e-tron GT. Notably, Audi mentioned its This fall e-tron will not at present have entry to Tesla Superchargers.

For Porsche, any Taycan and Macan Electrical from mannequin 12 months 2026 onward will embrace a free NACS adapter. Nevertheless, Porsche EVs from mannequin 12 months 2024 or older must purchase the adapter from Porsche’s on-line store or dealerships, which is able to go for $185. Porsche and Audi are additionally engaged on software program updates to point out Tesla Superchargers on their navigation programs. Regardless of Porsche and Audi now getting access to the Supercharger community, Volkswagen Group’s different subsidiaries, together with Lamborghini and Bentley, nonetheless have not dedicated to adopting NACS.