Ford EV Customers To Gain Access to 12,000 Tesla Superchargers; Company to add North American Charging Standard Port in Future EVs
May 25 2023 - 4:30PM
Business Wire
- 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
Ford Motor Company said today it reached an agreement with Tesla
Motors that will provide Ford electric vehicle customers access to
more than 12,000 Tesla Superchargers across the U.S. and Canada,
doubling the number of fast-chargers available to Ford EV customers
starting Spring 2024.
“This is great news for our customers who will have
unprecedented access to the largest network of fast-chargers in the
U.S. and Canada with 12,000+ Tesla Superchargers plus 10,000+
fast-chargers already in the BlueOval Charge Network,” said Jim
Farley, Ford president and CEO. “Widespread access to fast-charging
is absolutely vital to our growth as an EV brand, and this
breakthrough agreement comes as we are ramping up production of our
popular Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning, and preparing to launch
a series of next-generation EVs starting in 2025.”
Added Rebecca Tinucci, Tesla’s senior director of charging
infrastructure: “We’ve spent the last 10 years building an
industry-leading Charging Network that enables freedom to travel
and provides charging confidence for our Tesla owners. We’re
excited to deliver on our mission to accelerate the world’s
transition to sustainable energy by welcoming Ford owners, and
other electric vehicles who adopt NACS, to our thousands of
Superchargers across North America.”
A Tesla-developed adapter will provide Ford F-150 Lightning,
Mustang Mach-E and E-Transit vehicles fitted with the Combined
Charging System (CCS) port access to Tesla’s V3 Superchargers. Ford
will equip future EVs with the NACS charge port, removing the need
for an adapter for direct access to Tesla Superchargers, starting
in 2025.
“Tesla has led the industry in creating a large, reliable and
efficient charging system and we are pleased to be able to join
forces in a way that benefits customers and overall EV adoption,”
said Marin Gjaja, chief customer officer, Ford Model e. “The Tesla
Supercharger network has excellent reliability and the NACS plug is
smaller and lighter. Overall, this provides a superior experience
for customers.”
The BlueOval Charge Network is already North America’s largest
public charging network with over 84,000 chargers including access
to over 10,000 public DC fast-chargers. Adding more than 12,000
Tesla Superchargers creates the single largest integrated
fast-charge network across the U.S. and Canada, designed to
significantly reduce charge anxiety for Ford customers, with
automatic routing to the nearest charger and seamless billing via
FordPass.
Additionally, Ford dealers are adding roughly 1,800
public-facing fast-chargers and locations to the BlueOval Charge
Network by early 2024.
About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is a global company based in
Dearborn, Michigan, committed to helping build a better world,
where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams. The
company’s Ford+ plan for growth and value creation combines
existing strengths, new capabilities and always-on relationships
with customers to enrich experiences for customers and deepen their
loyalty. Ford develops and delivers innovative, must-have Ford
trucks, sport utility vehicles, commercial vans and cars and
Lincoln luxury vehicles, along with connected services. The company
does that through three customer-centered business segments: Ford
Blue, engineering iconic gas-powered and hybrid vehicles; Ford
Model e, inventing breakthrough EVs along with embedded software
that defines exceptional digital experiences for all customers; and
Ford Pro, helping commercial customers transform and expand their
businesses with vehicles and services tailored to their needs.
Additionally, Ford is pursuing mobility solutions through Ford
Next, and provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit
Company. Ford employs about 174,000 people worldwide. More
information about the company and its products and services is
available at corporate.ford.com.
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