Dec 05 2024, 09:20 AM EST Share on Facebook Will 'Plug & Charge' Trump Tesla's NACS Solution? The goal for Plug & Charge is to offer an interoperable charging ecosystem that can be scaled depending on needs, as well as deliver flexibility in EV charging. Drivers may pull up to a station and plug in their vehicles that adopted the protocol, to stations supporting it, and no longer worry about apps and authentication, as well as payment methods. Tesla's NACS is a prime example for Plug & Charge which offered interoperability for its Superchargers to other brands. InsideEVs shared the many brands and cars where Plug & Charge is already available. Tesla NACS' Dominance in US EV Charging The massive adoption of electric vehicles saw a significant shift over the years, particularly as it is one of the top programs under President Joe Biden's administration, as well as many brands coming in to deliver clean energy for all. However, it faced a problem where its charging is either brand-centric or reliant on different plugs, but two years ago, Musk and Tesla shared its EV charging connector design later known as NACS. Musk wanted NACS to be the 'standard' across North America, where all kinds of cars from different brands could join together to charge under one roof (of its many Supercharger stations) and enjoy a simplified experience. Early last year, Tesla was part of the massive shift towards opening its Supercharger stations to all EV brands under the Made in America program, promising that it will be open for all by 2024's end. Soon after, many companies offering electric vehicles adopted the Tesla NACS standard and this paved the way to make this end-of-2024 goal a reality, with almost all cars given access to Superchargers. While Plug & Charge will not trump Tesla and its NACS, it is set to make electric vehicle charging simpler, one that will guarantee that EVs get the ample charge they need and users no longer have to worry about apps and gateways.