F-150 Lightning to gain access to Tesla Superchargers! Get standard NACS port starting 2025!

[Commodore]

Listened to the broadcast....

All the Tweets were very complimentary of Jim Farley!

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[F150ROD]

We will be able to either purchase an adapter or receive an adapter from Ford.

Either way this is awesome news! No more EA except for Peak Holiday season

 

[COrocket]

Hopefully we can purchase the adapter just like Tesla owners can purchase a CCS adapter so we don’t have to mess with the magic dock. Seems like a better solution

 

[ekaddo]

• 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

 

[tls]

So they're going to do a Tesla to CCS adapter that works with existing Superchargers, meaning it will have to adapt the control protocol. And the only thing preventing its use with other CCS-equipped EVs, I guess, will be that payment is locked to Ford VINs?

 

[F150ROD]

So they're going to do a Tesla to CCS adapter that works with existing Superchargers, meaning it will have to adapt the control protocol. And the only thing preventing its use with other CCS-equipped EVs, I guess, will be that payment is locked to Ford VINs?

Payment and software

I’m excited for the Future of EV Ford Pass

 

[Coolbreeze704]

GREAT move by Farley. Removes the biggest issue I have with my Lightning. This a game changer for all Ford owners and stock holders.

 

[Commodore]

• 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

Just ordered a new F-150 Lightning for October/November delivery.

Order confirmation 12390XXX

I wanted one with the NACS plug built in ....but should be fine with any additional upgrades

 

[Ffxdude]

Oh man, this is pretty cool if we can use it sooner at SC's that don't have the dock yet. I wonder if the vehicles will have both ports built-in? Like NACS on the passenger side?

Agreed, it says they'll equip future evs with the NACS, so I'm hoping that means one of each too. Hopefully they don't subscribe to the Apple model of changing the damn plugs every few years.

 

[Zprime29]

Payment and software

I’m excited for the Future of EV Ford Pass

Right?!! Especially if they can figure out how to enable the EA reduced rate with plug N charge. I'd sign up to be able to use both SC and that. I travel enough times throughout the year to make it worth it (assuming that $50 annual fee stays the same).

On that note, do you think they're going to require subscribing to the Blue Oval network to gain access?

 

[NCMike]

With the current charging infrastructure, I think it would be much easier/convenient to have the NACS port and a CCS adapter vs a CCS port with a NACS adapter. I don't see them having both ports on the truck in the future.

 

[Zprime29]

If Ford is able to produce their 3 row SUV with a reasonable price then I might be tempted to skip the EV9 and wait for it just for the built in NACS. Would make my wife's life so much simpler then trying to teach her all the troubleshooting tips for CCS.

 

[jmc6020]

They could put the NACS port in at the rear of the truck similar to where it is on Teslas

 

[Zprime29]

They could put the NACS port in at the rear of the truck similar to where it is on Teslas

That's a tad bit too logical for Ford

 

[NCMike]

They could put the NACS port in at the rear of the truck similar to where it is on Teslas

I can see the Tesla forums now upset about all the Lightning owners backing into the Telsa chargers with their trailer hitches. Exciting times ahead!

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