Nissan to adopt Tesla's EV charging standard from 2025

Japanese automaker's decision could sway compatriot carmakers

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Nissan, which had been the standard-bearer of Japan's CHAdeMo charging standard, will adopt Tesla's NACS system in North America. (Source photos by Mizuho Miyazaki and Masayuki Kozono)

AZUSA KAWAKAMI, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Nissan Motor will adopt Tesla's charging standards for its electric vehicles sold in North America, starting in 2025, the company said Wednesday, becoming the first Japanese automaker to embrace the quick-charging technology.

The North American Charging Standard (NACS), which was developed and is owned by Tesla, has become the de facto standard in the region after U.S. and European automakers adopted it. Nissan's decision could sway other Japanese automakers to follow suit.

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