Quick answer: If your EV has a built-in NACS port, you don't need an adapter at Tesla Superchargers that are open to your brand. If it has a CCS1 port, you need an NACS DC adapter from Tesla or your automaker. Tesla prohibits third-party adapters at its Superchargers (Tesla Support).
What NACS is
NACS (North American Charging System) is the common name for SAE J3400. Tesla developed it, deployed it in 2012 and published it in 2022 (Tesla Support). The Joint Office of Energy and Transportation says J3400 should eventually reduce or remove the need for adapters (driveelectric.gov).
Three kinds of Tesla Superchargers (per Tesla)
- Tesla-only.
- "All EVs" sites with a built-in Magic Dock adapter.
- NACS Superchargers, which open brand by brand. CCS cars need an adapter from their automaker.
Automakers with Supercharger access (Tesla's list, checked Oct 25, 2026)
Acura, Audi, BMW, Ford, GM, Genesis, Honda, Hyundai, JLR, Kia, Lucid, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Polestar, Porsche, Rivian, Stellantis, Subaru, Toyota, Volkswagen, Volvo (tesla.com/NACS).
Which models need an adapter?
Model years are the ones shown on MoovX's model pages. Checked Oct 25, 2026; adapter programs change often.
| Model (MoovX year) | Port, adapter, price, speed | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ZDX (2024) | Adapter (CCS1). Honda-approved NACS-CCS DC adapter via dealers; included/price: UNKNOWN; speed limit: UNKNOWN. ZDX discontinued after MY2024 (model year shown 2024) | official press release |
| Q4 Sportback e-tron (2026) | Adapter (CCS1 port). Audi NACS DC adapter is a port-installed accessory on most MY2025 new e-tron purchases (from Sep 9 2025); DC only. MY2026/27 built-in NACS: UNKNOWN; adapter price for existing owners: UNKNOWN; speed limit: none stated | official press release |
| Q4 e-tron (2026) | Adapter (CCS1 port). Audi NACS DC adapter is a port-installed accessory on most MY2025 new e-tron purchases (from Sep 9 2025); DC only. MY2026/27 built-in NACS: UNKNOWN; adapter price for existing owners: UNKNOWN; speed limit: none stated | official press release |
| Q6 e-tron (2027) | Adapter (CCS1 port). Audi NACS DC adapter is a port-installed accessory on most MY2025 new e-tron purchases (from Sep 9 2025); DC only. MY2026/27 built-in NACS: UNKNOWN; adapter price for existing owners: UNKNOWN; speed limit: none stated | official press release |
| Q8 Sportback e-tron (2024) | Adapter (CCS1 port). Audi NACS DC adapter is a port-installed accessory on most MY2025 new e-tron purchases (from Sep 9 2025); DC only. MY2026/27 built-in NACS: UNKNOWN; adapter price for existing owners: UNKNOWN; speed limit: none stated | official press release |
| Q8 e-tron (2024) | Adapter (CCS1 port). Audi NACS DC adapter is a port-installed accessory on most MY2025 new e-tron purchases (from Sep 9 2025); DC only. MY2026/27 built-in NACS: UNKNOWN; adapter price for existing owners: UNKNOWN; speed limit: none stated | official press release |
| RS e-tron GT (2026) | Adapter (CCS1 port). Audi NACS DC adapter is a port-installed accessory on most MY2025 new e-tron purchases (from Sep 9 2025); DC only. MY2026/27 built-in NACS: UNKNOWN; adapter price for existing owners: UNKNOWN; speed limit: none stated | official press release |
| S e-tron GT (2026) | Adapter (CCS1 port). Audi NACS DC adapter is a port-installed accessory on most MY2025 new e-tron purchases (from Sep 9 2025); DC only. MY2026/27 built-in NACS: UNKNOWN; adapter price for existing owners: UNKNOWN; speed limit: none stated | official press release |
| SQ6 e-tron (2027) | Adapter (CCS1 port). Audi NACS DC adapter is a port-installed accessory on most MY2025 new e-tron purchases (from Sep 9 2025); DC only. MY2026/27 built-in NACS: UNKNOWN; adapter price for existing owners: UNKNOWN; speed limit: none stated | official press release |
| SQ8 Sportback e-tron (2024) | Adapter (CCS1 port). Audi NACS DC adapter is a port-installed accessory on most MY2025 new e-tron purchases (from Sep 9 2025); DC only. MY2026/27 built-in NACS: UNKNOWN; adapter price for existing owners: UNKNOWN; speed limit: none stated | official press release |
| SQ8 e-tron (2024) | Adapter (CCS1 port). Audi NACS DC adapter is a port-installed accessory on most MY2025 new e-tron purchases (from Sep 9 2025); DC only. MY2026/27 built-in NACS: UNKNOWN; adapter price for existing owners: UNKNOWN; speed limit: none stated | official press release |
| i4 (2026) | Adapter (CCS1 port). BMW-approved Lectron Vortex Plus DC adapter for MY2022-2026 BMW EVs after Remote Software Upgrade; Magic Dock sites work without adapter. Not stated as included/free; price: UNKNOWN. BMW Canada says all-new 2026 models (iX3, i3) get built-in NACS; US 2027 status of this model: UNKNOWN | official page |
| i5 (2026) | Adapter (CCS1 port). BMW-approved Lectron Vortex Plus DC adapter for MY2022-2026 BMW EVs after Remote Software Upgrade; Magic Dock sites work without adapter. Not stated as included/free; price: UNKNOWN. BMW Canada says all-new 2026 models (iX3, i3) get built-in NACS; US 2027 status of this model: UNKNOWN | official page |
| i7 (2027) | Adapter (CCS1 port). BMW-approved Lectron Vortex Plus DC adapter for MY2022-2026 BMW EVs after Remote Software Upgrade; Magic Dock sites work without adapter. Not stated as included/free; price: UNKNOWN. BMW Canada says all-new 2026 models (iX3, i3) get built-in NACS; US 2027 status of this model: UNKNOWN | official page |
| iX (2026) | Adapter (CCS1 port). BMW-approved Lectron Vortex Plus DC adapter for MY2022-2026 BMW EVs after Remote Software Upgrade; Magic Dock sites work without adapter. Not stated as included/free; price: UNKNOWN. BMW Canada says all-new 2026 models (iX3, i3) get built-in NACS; US 2027 status of this model: UNKNOWN | official page |
| ESCALADE IQL (2026) | Adapter for MY2026 (CCS1); native NACS expected MY2027 | official |
| LYRIQ (2027) | Adapter for MY2026 (CCS1); native NACS expected MY2027 | official |
| Blazer EV (2027) | Adapter for MY2026 (CCS1); native NACS expected MY2027 | official |
| Equinox EV (2027) | Adapter for MY2026 (CCS1); native NACS expected MY2027 | official |
| Silverado EV (2026) | Adapter for MY2026 (CCS1); native NACS expected MY2027 | official |
| F-150 Lightning (2025) | Adapter required; Ford Fast Charging Adapter sold on Ford Accessories site; price not on page; DC only. Model year shown 2025 | official support page |
| Mustang Mach-E (2026) | Adapter required (Ford: adapters required to use NACS chargers). Ford-branded Fast Charging Adapter (Lectron-made) sold on Ford Accessories site; price not on page; 3-yr warranty; DC only; free adapter offer ended Jun 30 2024. Native NACS on 2026/27: none found (UNKNOWN for 2027) | official support page |
| Hummer EV Pickup (2026) | Adapter for MY2026 (CCS1); native NACS expected MY2027 | official |
| Hummer EV SUV (2026) | Adapter for MY2026 (CCS1); native NACS expected MY2027 | official |
| Sierra EV (2026) | Adapter for MY2026 (CCS1); native NACS expected MY2027 | official |
| G80 (2024) | Adapter (CCS1); Electrified G80 owners bought by Jan 31 2025 got free adapter. | official press release (PR Newswire) (PR Newswire 2025-03-25, via morningstar.com/news/pr-newswire/20250325la48949) |
| GV60 (2027) | Built-in NACS from MY2026 (all US Genesis EVs MY2026+). CCS GV60/GV70/G80 bought by Jan 31 2025: free adapter | official press release (PR Newswire) (PR Newswire 2025-03-25, via morningstar.com/news/pr-newswire/20250325la48949) |
| GV70 (2027) | Built-in NACS from MY2026 (Electrified GV70). Earlier CCS owners bought by Jan 31 2025: free adapter | official press release (PR Newswire) (PR Newswire 2025-03-25, via morningstar.com/news/pr-newswire/20250325la48949) |
| Prologue (2026) | Adapter (CCS1). Honda-approved NACS-CCS DC adapter via dealers; included/free status and price: UNKNOWN; MY2026 built-in NACS: UNKNOWN | official press release (partial) |
| IONIQ 5 (2026) | Built-in NACS from MY2025 (Hyundai NACS-native EVs ship with CCS adapter per Hyundai). Older CCS IONIQ 5: free adapter program ended Sep 30 2025. Hyundai: 95-125 kW at V3 Superchargers | official owner page |
| IONIQ 5 N (2026) | Adapter (CCS1); 2025 IONIQ 5 N listed in Hyundai's CCS adapter program (ended Sep 30 2025). 2026 status: UNKNOWN | official owner page |
| IONIQ 6 (2024) | Adapter for CCS1 IONIQ 6 (free program ended Sep 30 2025). 2026 IONIQ 6/6 N native NACS: UNKNOWN (only secondary source). Hyundai: 95-125 kW at V3 Superchargers | official owner page (partial) |
| Kona Electric (2025) | Adapter (CCS1). Free Hyundai adapter program (vehicles bought by Jan 31 2025) ended Sep 30 2025; current price: UNKNOWN. Hyundai: EVs charge 95-125 kW at V3 Superchargers. 2026 Kona port: UNKNOWN | official owner page |
| EV6 (2026) | Built-in NACS from MY2025 (Kia). MY2024 EV6 delivered from Sep 4 2024: free adapter; earlier owners buy from dealer (price UNKNOWN). Speed limit: none stated | official press release; www.kiamedia.com/us/en/media/pressreleases/22573/kia-america-to-offer-north-american-charging-standard-nacs-in-early-2025 |
| EV9 (2026) | Built-in NACS from MY2026 (Kia). MY2024-25 EV9 delivered from Sep 4 2024: free adapter; earlier owners buy from dealer. Speed limit: none stated | official press release; www.kiamedia.com/us/en/media/pressreleases/22573/kia-america-to-offer-north-american-charging-standard-nacs-in-early-2025 |
| Niro EV (2026) | Adapter (CCS1). Niro owners can buy Kia NACS-to-CCS1 adapter from dealers; not in free program. Kia.com 2026 Niro page says Supercharger compatible; built-in port: UNKNOWN/likely CCS (not confirmed on official page fetched) | official press release (partial); www.kiamedia.com/us/en/media/pressreleases/22573/kia-america-to-offer-north-american-charging-standard-nacs-in-early-2025 |
| RZ 300e (2025) | Built-in NACS from MY2026 RZ; MY2023-25 RZ owners get one complimentary NACS adapter via dealer. Speed limit: none stated | official press release; pressroom.lexus.com/2026-lexus-rz-goes-on-sale-with-upgraded-convenience-features-expanded-charging-network-options-for-all-lexus-bev-owners/ |
| RZ 450e (2026) | Built-in NACS from MY2026 RZ; MY2023-25 owners get one complimentary adapter via dealer | official press release; pressroom.lexus.com/2026-lexus-rz-goes-on-sale-with-upgraded-convenience-features-expanded-charging-network-options-for-all-lexus-bev-owners/ |
| Air (2027) | Adapter (CCS1). Lucid DC NACS-to-CCS1 adapter $220; V3+ Superchargers; Lucid says Air charges up to 50 kW (~200 mi/hr) on Superchargers with adapter. MY2027 built-in: UNKNOWN | official press release |
| Gravity (2027) | Built-in NACS (from launch, MY2025/2026) | official press release; ir.lucidmotors.com/news-releases/news-release-details/all-lucid-airs-gain-access-23500-tesla-superchargers-2026-lucid/ |
| EQB SUV (2025) | Adapter (CCS1 port: EQB, EQE, EQS, G580). Mercedes NACS-to-CCS1 adapter standard on MY2026 EVs (EQE/EQS sedan+SUV per MY26 release); others buy via dealer (price not on page). DC only; speed limit: none stated. (CLA with EQ has native NACS) | official page + press release; media.mbusa.com/releases/release-226e4b3c27ed625b9f0e10fc930f029f-2026-mercedes-benz-model-line-updates |
| EQE SUV (2027) | Adapter (CCS1 port: EQB, EQE, EQS, G580). Mercedes NACS-to-CCS1 adapter standard on MY2026 EVs (EQE/EQS sedan+SUV per MY26 release); others buy via dealer (price not on page). DC only; speed limit: none stated. (CLA with EQ has native NACS) | official page + press release; media.mbusa.com/releases/release-226e4b3c27ed625b9f0e10fc930f029f-2026-mercedes-benz-model-line-updates |
| EQE Sedan (2025) | Adapter (CCS1 port: EQB, EQE, EQS, G580). Mercedes NACS-to-CCS1 adapter standard on MY2026 EVs (EQE/EQS sedan+SUV per MY26 release); others buy via dealer (price not on page). DC only; speed limit: none stated. (CLA with EQ has native NACS) | official page + press release; media.mbusa.com/releases/release-226e4b3c27ed625b9f0e10fc930f029f-2026-mercedes-benz-model-line-updates |
| EQS SUV (2027) | Adapter (CCS1 port: EQB, EQE, EQS, G580). Mercedes NACS-to-CCS1 adapter standard on MY2026 EVs (EQE/EQS sedan+SUV per MY26 release); others buy via dealer (price not on page). DC only; speed limit: none stated. (CLA with EQ has native NACS) | official page + press release; media.mbusa.com/releases/release-226e4b3c27ed625b9f0e10fc930f029f-2026-mercedes-benz-model-line-updates |
| EQS SUV Maybach (2025) | Adapter (CCS1 port: EQB, EQE, EQS, G580). Mercedes NACS-to-CCS1 adapter standard on MY2026 EVs (EQE/EQS sedan+SUV per MY26 release); others buy via dealer (price not on page). DC only; speed limit: none stated. (CLA with EQ has native NACS) | official page + press release; media.mbusa.com/releases/release-226e4b3c27ed625b9f0e10fc930f029f-2026-mercedes-benz-model-line-updates |
| EQS Sedan (2027) | Adapter (CCS1 port: EQB, EQE, EQS, G580). Mercedes NACS-to-CCS1 adapter standard on MY2026 EVs (EQE/EQS sedan+SUV per MY26 release); others buy via dealer (price not on page). DC only; speed limit: none stated. (CLA with EQ has native NACS) | official page + press release; media.mbusa.com/releases/release-226e4b3c27ed625b9f0e10fc930f029f-2026-mercedes-benz-model-line-updates |
| Leaf (2026) | Built-in NACS DC port from all-new MY2026 LEAF (plus J1772 AC port). Older (CCS/CHAdeMO) Leaf: UNKNOWN. Model year shown 2024 is stale | official press kit |
| 3 (2025) | Adapter: Polestar 3 NACS adapter purchased from Polestar Service Point. Built-in NACS on MY2026/27: UNKNOWN (2023 plan said NACS port from 2025, not confirmed) | official FAQ |
| 4 (2025) | Adapter: Polestar 4 NACS adapter purchased from Polestar Service Point. Built-in NACS on MY2026/27: UNKNOWN | official FAQ |
| Macan 4 Electric (2027) | Adapter (CCS1 port). Porsche NACS DC adapter included free with all new MY2026 Taycan/Macan Electric; free for MY2025 Taycan and all existing Macan Electric owners; MY2024-and-older Taycan $185. MY2027 built-in NACS: UNKNOWN; speed limit: none stated | official press release |
| Macan 4S Electric (2027) | Adapter (CCS1 port). Porsche NACS DC adapter included free with all new MY2026 Taycan/Macan Electric; free for MY2025 Taycan and all existing Macan Electric owners; MY2024-and-older Taycan $185. MY2027 built-in NACS: UNKNOWN; speed limit: none stated | official press release |
| Macan Electric (2027) | Adapter (CCS1 port). Porsche NACS DC adapter included free with all new MY2026 Taycan/Macan Electric; free for MY2025 Taycan and all existing Macan Electric owners; MY2024-and-older Taycan $185. MY2027 built-in NACS: UNKNOWN; speed limit: none stated | official press release |
| Macan Turbo Electric (2027) | Adapter (CCS1 port). Porsche NACS DC adapter included free with all new MY2026 Taycan/Macan Electric; free for MY2025 Taycan and all existing Macan Electric owners; MY2024-and-older Taycan $185. MY2027 built-in NACS: UNKNOWN; speed limit: none stated | official press release |
| Taycan (2026) | Adapter (CCS1 port). Porsche NACS DC adapter included free with all new MY2026 Taycan/Macan Electric; free for MY2025 Taycan and all existing Macan Electric owners; MY2024-and-older Taycan $185. MY2027 built-in NACS: UNKNOWN; speed limit: none stated | official press release |
| Taycan Cross Turismo (2026) | Adapter (CCS1 port). Porsche NACS DC adapter included free with all new MY2026 Taycan/Macan Electric; free for MY2025 Taycan and all existing Macan Electric owners; MY2024-and-older Taycan $185. MY2027 built-in NACS: UNKNOWN; speed limit: none stated | official press release |
| Taycan GTS Sport Turismo (2026) | Adapter (CCS1 port). Porsche NACS DC adapter included free with all new MY2026 Taycan/Macan Electric; free for MY2025 Taycan and all existing Macan Electric owners; MY2024-and-older Taycan $185. MY2027 built-in NACS: UNKNOWN; speed limit: none stated | official press release |
| R1S (2027) | Built-in NACS from MY2026; MY2022-25 models use an adapter | Rivian support |
| R1T (2027) | Built-in NACS from MY2026; MY2022-25 models use an adapter | Rivian support |
| Cybertruck (2026) | Built-in NACS (Tesla) | official |
| Model 3 (2027) | Built-in NACS (Tesla) | official |
| Model S (2026) | Built-in NACS (Tesla) | official |
| Model X (2026) | Built-in NACS (Tesla) | official |
| Model Y (2026) | Built-in NACS (Tesla) | official |
| bZ4X (2027) | Built-in NACS on 2026 Toyota bZ (renamed from bZ4X) with CCS/J1772 adapters included; 2023-25 bZ4X owners can get one complimentary NACS adapter from a Toyota dealer | Toyota press release, Oct 22, 2025 |
| ID. Buzz (2025) | Adapter (CCS1 port). VW NACS DC adapter standard with all MY2026 VW EVs; $200 MSRP for earlier ID.4/ID. Buzz (MY25 original owners $100 rebate, claim by Jul 15 2026). DC only; speed limit: none stated (software update recommended for some 2024-25) | official press release |
| ID.4 (2026) | Adapter (CCS1 port). VW NACS DC adapter standard with all MY2026 VW EVs; $200 MSRP for earlier ID.4/ID. Buzz (MY25 original owners $100 rebate, claim by Jul 15 2026). DC only; speed limit: none stated (software update recommended for some 2024-25) | official press release |
| C40 Recharge (2025) | Adapter (CCS1 port). Volvo NACS DC adapter included with MY2025 EX90/EX40/EC40; others buy from retailer (US$230 at Oct 2024 launch). V3+ Superchargers only; DC only. Built-in NACS on 2026/27: UNKNOWN | official page |
| EX30 (2026) | Adapter (CCS1 port). Volvo NACS DC adapter included with MY2025 EX90/EX40/EC40; others buy from retailer (US$230 at Oct 2024 launch). V3+ Superchargers only; DC only. Built-in NACS on 2026/27: UNKNOWN (EX30 not in included list: buy) | official page |
| EX40 (2026) | Adapter (CCS1 port). Volvo NACS DC adapter included with MY2025 EX90/EX40/EC40; others buy from retailer (US$230 at Oct 2024 launch). V3+ Superchargers only; DC only. Built-in NACS on 2026/27: UNKNOWN | official page |
| EX90 (2026) | Adapter (CCS1 port). Volvo NACS DC adapter included with MY2025 EX90/EX40/EC40; others buy from retailer (US$230 at Oct 2024 launch). V3+ Superchargers only; DC only. Built-in NACS on 2026/27: UNKNOWN | official page |
TBD (not confirmed on an automaker page): 500e (2026), I-Pace (2025), Countryman (2027), GranTurismo (2026), Grecale (2026), Ariya (2025), Spectre (2027), VF8 (2025), VF9 (2025).
DC vs AC adapters
Ford says its Fast Charging Adapter is for DC fast chargers such as Superchargers. Level 1 and Level 2 NACS chargers need a separate AC adapter. Ford warns never to use an AC adapter on a DC fast charger (Ford Support). Ford PHEVs and the 2012–2016 Focus Electric have no DC fast charging, so they can't use a Ford fast-charging adapter.
Adapter safety
UL 2252 is the safety standard for EV adapters. The Joint Office advises using only adapters your automaker provides, as instructed, until UL 2252-certified adapters are available (driveelectric.gov).
- AC (Level 1/2) adapters: as of Oct 25, 2026, sellers list UL 2252-certified AC adapters for sale. Examples: Lectron J1772-to-NACS 80 A (Lectron), A2Z "Atom" J1772-to-NACS (lists UL2252/CSA-C22.2 cert no. 80259177, A2Z), and "The Stellar Plug" NACS-to-J1772, an Amazon listing that names the brand "measjimi" (lists cert no. 80265273). These certifications are the sellers' own claims. For AC adapters, look for a UL 2252 listing. MoovX hasn't independently verified third-party adapter certifications.
- DC fast-charging (Supercharger) adapters: I found no UL 2252-certified third-party DC adapter. Tesla and Ford still say to use only Tesla- or automaker-provided DC adapters at Superchargers, and Tesla prohibits third-party adapters there.
FAQ
- Do I need the Tesla app? Tesla says non-Tesla drivers can use the Tesla app or, if they opt in, their car's own navigation screen.
- Will adapters slow charging? GM says DC speed with its NACS adapter (rated 500 A/1,000 V) is set by the vehicle, the charger and battery temperature (GM accessories; to confirm on the page). Ford says the vehicle, the charger and battery state set the limit (Ford). Tesla prohibits third-party adapters at Superchargers and allows only Tesla- or automaker-supplied ones (Tesla). We found no statement from other automakers.
- How much does charging cost? See charging cost by state and ultra-fast charging.
Sources
Tesla Support and tesla.com/NACS, Joint Office (driveelectric.gov), Ford Support. No affiliate links.
