Despite Elon Musk's Foolishness, Auto Industry Shouldn't Give Up on Nacs
Other automakers should move forward with NACS/J3400 plans, even if Tesla is causing chaos with the standard it first
Electrek 8:05 pm on May 7, 2024
Elon Musk's decision to abruptly dismiss the NACS (North American Charging Standard) team may cause uncertainty, but it won't halt its progress as it is now a standalone standard with widespread industry backing. Despite some automakers reconsidering their plans due to Tesla's actions, adopting this superior charging system remains crucial for the future of electric vehicles (EVs).
- Elon Musk fired the NACS team at Tesla:
- This move could potentially impact EV industry transition plans, but it won't kill the standard.
- NACS is a superior charging standard and already SAE certified.
- Other companies can now make NACS ports and chargers.
- Automakers should continue their transition to NACS for interoperability with global infrastructures.
- Tesla must rehire a dedicated division for the smooth transition process.
https://electrek.co/2024/05/07/despite-elon-musks-foolishness-auto-industry-shouldnt-give-up-on-nacs/