When the NACS standard becomes official nationwide, it is expected to be officially renamed the J3400 by the SAE. This naming convention aligns with the SAE-standardized CCS chargers designated as J1772. Nevertheless, even after standardization, many people will likely call it the “Tesla Plug.”
The task force responsible for overseeing the NACS standardization process is chaired by Dr. Rodney McGee from the University of Delaware. He asserts that the NACS standard surpasses the existing J1772 standard for AC charging, as it supports higher input voltages, enabling faster charging times and easier setup without requiring additional transformers. Dr. McGee also highlights Tesla’s contributions during the standardization process, addressing concerns that NACS adoption may be perceived as protectionist by other countries, particularly the EU.
Given the typically lengthy standardization process, many are surprised by the accelerated pace of NACS standardization. One possible reason is that NACS is not an entirely new standard; it has been used for several years and is already being utilized by millions of Tesla users. With most of the technology-related challenges resolved by Tesla, the SAE’s role primarily involves enabling wider adoption.
It will be interesting to see whether the SAE can adhere to the revised timelines for adopting NACS as the default EV charging standard in the U.S. and across North America.
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