Fisker, the electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, has announced plans to join other automakers in offering access to Tesla’s Supercharger network and adopting Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) port. This move allows Fisker’s customers to access Tesla’s Supercharger stations using an adapter that will be available in the first quarter of 2025. Additionally, Fisker will update its vehicle engineering to include a NACS inlet, though the timeline for this update and which models will receive the NACS port haven’t been specified.
Fisker recently began deliveries of its first production model, the Ocean electric SUV. The company also unveiled its full product plan, which includes the Pear electric vehicle scheduled to launch in 2024. The Pear is expected to be manufactured by Foxconn in Ohio, although finalizing the deal with the contract manufacturer may impact the launch date.
The decision to adopt Tesla’s charging compatibility marks a significant shift, considering the history between Fisker and Tesla. In the past, Fisker Automotive faced a lawsuit from Tesla, alleging that Henrik Fisker, founder of Fisker Automotive, used information about Tesla’s future products while planning Fisker’s own vehicles. Fisker Inc., the current iteration of the company, has emerged amid the growing interest in the EV market and Tesla’s success.
Several automakers have recently committed to using Tesla’s NACS in a growing trend. This development began when Ford CEO Jim Farley and Tesla CEO Elon Musk jointly announced the decision. Other notable automakers that have joined the trend include GM, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Polestar, Rivian, and Volvo.