Stellantis has announced that it will begin using Tesla’s SAE J3400 charging connector, which is part of the North American Charging Standard (NACS), in its battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) starting in 2025, as reported by Tesla North.

This decision will allow Stellantis to offer adapters for its BEVs that currently have the Combined Charging System (CCS) port. This move ensures that Stellantis BEV drivers will have access to a wider network of private and public charging stations that use the Tesla charging standard.

Ricardo Stamatti, Stellantis SVP of global energy & charging, stated, “Customers win when the industry aligns on open standards. We are happy to announce our backing and adoption of the SAE J3400 connector, a milestone for all customers on the path to open and seamless charging.”

Additionally, Stellantis is working on the IONNA charging network in collaboration with six other global automakers. This network aims to deploy at least 30,000 high-powered charging points across North America by 2030, serving urban and highway locations and supporting Stellantis vehicles equipped with both CCS and Tesla connectors.

It is expected that the first IONNA stations will be operational this year. The integration of Tesla’s charging connector means that Stellantis EVs can charge at Tesla’s extensive Supercharger network in Canada, the U.S., Mexico, and beyond.

Below is a timeline of when various automakers joined Tesla’s NACS:

May 26, 2023: Ford
June 9, 2023: GM
June 20, 2023: Rivian
June 27, 2023: Volvo
June 29, 2023: Polestar
June 29, 2023: Electrify America
July 17, 2023: Mercedes-Benz
July 19, 2023: Nissan
August 18, 2023: Honda & Acura
September 20, 2023: Jaguar
October 5, 2023: Hyundai and Kia
October 17,20123: BMW, Mini,
Rolls-Royce October19,
October19,
November1,
November6,
December19,
February12

As part of its ongoing commitment to providing a seamless and convenient charging experience for its customers while promoting renewable energy use.