NACS (J3400): The Universal Connector Standard
How Tesla's proprietary plug became the global standard for North America.
Adoption
100%
Major OEMs
Size
-50%
Vs CCS1 Plug
Power
1 MW
Max Capability
Executive Summary
The North American Charging Standard (NACS) has won the connector war. By 2025, virtually every EV sold in North America will use the sleek, reliable Tesla-designed port.
The Death of CCS1
The Combined Charging System (CCS1) was bulky, prone to breakage, and offered a poor user experience. Tesla's connector was elegant and reliable. In a stunning market shift, Ford, GM, Rivian, and eventually everyone else adopted Tesla's plug, now formalized as SAE J3400. This is the "USB-C moment" for electric vehicles.
Supercharger Access
Standardization opens the vast Tesla Supercharger network to non-Tesla vehicles. This instantly doubles the available fast-charging infrastructure for Ford and GM drivers. However, it creates a data integration challenge: billing across different apps. EV.NET advocates for a unified "Plug & Charge" identity layer.
Retrofit Market
Millions of existing EVs with CCS ports will need adapters. Managing the supply chain and compatibility data for these adapters is a niche but massive short-term market. EV.NET serves as the definitive compatibility guide.
Own the Digital Infrastructure
As the market for NACS matures, authoritative digital real estate becomes scarce. EV.NET is the category-defining asset for this sector.
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