Ford has recently announced that they have started shipping a new adapter that will allow access to 17,800 Tesla Supercharger locations in the United States and Canada. This new adapter is part of Ford’s efforts to provide adapters to customers in a more timely manner.
For Ford EV owners who are still waiting to receive a complimentary adapter, they now have the option to choose between the new Ford-branded Fast Charging Adapter or the existing approved adapter that was shipped earlier this year when Ford’s EVs gained access to the Tesla Supercharger Network.
It’s important to note that this new adapter is not a replacement for the adapter that Ford identified earlier this month as having a potential issue that could cause reduced charging speeds over time or damage the port itself. The replacement adapters for that issue are already being shipped out to customers.
The new adapters are aimed at providing more Ford EV owners with the capability to use Tesla Superchargers. According to Ford, they will start shipping the new Ford-branded complimentary adapter to customers as of October 31. These adapters can be used with the 17,800 Tesla Superchargers across the U.S. and Canada, as well as future DC Fast Chargers with NACS connections.
Ford was the first major automotive company to gain access to the Tesla Supercharger Network back in February. Initially, they had access to 12,000 Superchargers, but that number was increased to 17,800 just a few months later.
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Overall, Ford’s initiative to provide new adapters to their EV owners shows their commitment to ensuring a seamless charging experience and expanding access to charging infrastructure for electric vehicle owners.