Ford Takes Matters Into Its Own Hands To Speed Up NACS Adapter Roll Out | Carscoops

Ford will now offer customers who reserved a free CCS to NACS adapter their own branded alternative

The state of charging infrastructure remains a primary concern for many debating whether to switch to EVs. So, when Ford opted to become the first non-Tesla automaker to commit to Tesla’s NACS charge port, it triggered a slew of other manufacturers to do the same.

By adopting NACS in favors of CCS, Ford’s vehicles will be able to have access to Tesla’s expansive Supercharger network. However, there was one catch: the ports will only start appearing on Fords from 2025. Luckily for existing Ford EV owners, the company decided to offer Tesla’s CCS to NACS adapter completely free of charge.

Read: Ford Mustang Mach-E And F-150 Lightning Owners Can Get Tesla Charging Adaptor Soon

However, it’s not been smooth sailing. With free adapter reservations opened in February, some customers still await the port converter. Now, to try and expedite the rollout, Ford will offer its own branded adapter.

According to a report by The Verge, Tesla has been slow to manufacture enough adapters. Some of the earlier units that were sent out have also had issues. Some customers reported slow charging. In more severe cases, using the adapter has led to port damage, with Ford asking some of those affected by the sub-par converters to stop using them while they send out a replacement.

Ford’s self-branded adapters will be made by EV equipment supply company Lectron. Ford has confirmed that the new adapters are unrelated to the ones that were deemed faulty. However, Lectron themselves haven’t been immune to issues, with their “Vortex” NACS to CCS adapters initially having a design flaw that could make them unlatch while charging. These adapters were recalled and replaced.

While the road to getting Fords to charge at Supercharger locations around the country certainly hasn’t been straightforward, efforts are clearly being made to offer customers the option. Despite the spotty rollout of adapters, Ford says that they remain committed to its “Power Promise,” which includes offering free home chargers to new EV customers.

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