Nissan has recently introduced a new charging network that allows its electric vehicle (EV) owners to access 90,000 charging stations across various networks, including Electrify America, Shell Recharge, ChargePoint, and EVgo, all through the MyNissan app.
Additionally, later this year, the Nissan Ariya will be equipped with a North American Charging Standard (NACS) adapter, commonly referred to as the Tesla plug. Starting in 2025, Nissan plans to offer EVs with a built-in NACS port to connect to Tesla’s SuperCharger network in both the U.S. and Canada.
Beginning in November, Nissan EV owners will be able to utilize their MyNissan app to locate charging stations, check real-time availability, and pay for charging using a payment method configured in the app. However, Nissan Leaf drivers will not benefit from this functionality due to compatibility issues with the charging connector. Leaf owners can still find charging stations via the NissanConnectEV and Services app.
On the other hand, the Nissan Ariya, along with most EVs available in the U.S., features a Combined Charging System Combo 1 (CCS1) port, enabling access to Tesla’s SuperCharger network through an adapter.
Nissan is now part of the growing number of automakers adopting the NACS. Many brands, including General Motors, Ford, Rivian, Honda, and Volvo have already integrated adapters for their EVs to access the SuperCharger network. Other manufacturers such as Kia, Hyundai, Toyota, BMW, Volkswagen, and Jaguar have also made arrangements to offer access to this network in 2025.
At this point, Nissan has not disclosed whether the adapter for the Ariya will be provided free of charge or for a fee. Some companies, like Ford, Rivian, and Kia, have opted to supply adapters at no cost to their customers.
With the rollout of this new charging network and NACS access, Nissan is well-positioning itself to meet the charging needs of its EV drivers. ChargePoint currently boasts the largest EV charging network in the U.S., featuring over 38,500 stations and 70,000 charging ports as of the end of July. Tesla’s charging network ranks second, though not all of its stations are classified as SuperCharger locations.
