Ford pledged to incorporate Tesla’s NACS charging port standard in its new EVs in the next couple of years, but existing vehicles need an adapter to access the Supercharger network. The automaker is offering a free adapter to owners and initially set June 30 as the deadline, but Forbes recently reported that Ford moved that date back to August 31 due to supply chain issues.
Many F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E owners reported that the June 30 deadline passed without them having received an adapter. Ford will charge $230 for orders outside of the date range, but the extended timeline should allow more owners to take advantage of the free offer.
Ford is one of several major automakers to announce a move to the Tesla charging standard, but none have begun the process of installing the charging ports at the factor, leaving current owners with no way to charge without an adapter. General Motors, Rivian, and others are offering free or reduced-cost components, but there’s no word on whether those owners are facing similar delays.
Love or hate Tesla, its charging network offers one of the most reliable and seamless experiences in the country. Any move to normalize the charging process and remove hurdles like down or inoperable charging stations benefits all EV owners, though some Tesla diehards may not be so happy about having to wade through a load of other EV brands to reach a charger.
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