I know there was an avalanche of car manufacturers announcing the switch to NACS, but it looks like a lot of them are just giving drivers access to Tesla via a CCS adapter initially.

Has anyone announced a non-Tesla NACS native car yet?

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    2025 is the year of NACS. Until then, newer tesla stations all use CCS communication so if you need a new car today, then it won’t be too terrible to use. Also, realize that there’s still a bunch of CCS stations around that will take a long time to switch over. So even if you did get a NACS car, depending on where you live you might want to get a NACS->CCS adapter. (I’ve seriously considered updating my charge circuit in my 2018 model 3 to be able to use CCS).

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      Yeah, my current car has CCS, so I’m good for a while. Just wondering because I might want to replace my other car in the next year or two and I’d want to get something with NACS next time.

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        Anyone that’s asked me about an EV I’ve told to wait if they can for this very reason. I don’t think you’d super regret getting an EV today but it sure will be nice to have everything converge on the same charging standard.

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            The ID.7 looks mighty tempting to me, but I’m committed to drive my model 3 till the wheels fall off. 120k miles down, will see how many more it has left.

            I do hope by the time I’m ready to scrap everyone will have the charge port in a compatible location.

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              It does! If my wife didn’t already have a Y, I’d probably keep my paid off truck and get something like the new Leaf or an ID.7 for myself, but I barely have space for two vehicles let alone three, and multiple kayaks + camping gear barely fit in my full size truck bed as it is :D

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          People don’t talk as much about how clunky CCS is. This cables are hefty and aligning them can be annoying on a cold day when the cable is stiff. Sure, it works, but it’s not a great experience.