EV charging connectors
Your EV's charging port depends on the maker, the market and the model year. Here is what each brand and country uses in 2026, and how fast each level charges.
Seven connectors
Tap a connector for its specs, where it is used and what to buy for it.
By car maker
North American brands are moving from CCS1 to the NACS port one model at a time; older cars use an adapter at Superchargers. Europe uses CCS2.
- Dominant
- Growing
- Declining
| Maker | North America | Europe | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla | NACS (SAE J3400) | Type 2 / CCS2 | Tesla's own connector, opened to other makers as NACS in Nov 2022, now SAE J3400. |
| Ford | CCS1 + NACS adapter | Type 2 / CCS2 | Supercharger access via adapter since Feb 2024. The Fathom pickup (2027) has a NACS port. |
| GM (Chevy, GMC, Cadillac) | CCS1 + adapter·NACS (Optiq, 2027 models) | Type 2 / CCS2 (Cadillac only) | Cadillac Optiq has a NACS port now. GM says all its 2027 model year EVs will have one. |
| Rivian | NACS (2026+)·CCS1 + adapter (2022-25) | Not sold | All 2026+ Rivians have a NACS port. 2022-25 models need a NACS DC adapter. |
| Hyundai / Kia / Genesis | NACS (2025-26 models)·CCS1 + adapter (older) | Type 2 / CCS2 | NACS ports from the 2025 Ioniq 5 and EV6, 2026 EV9 and all 2026 Genesis EVs. |
| Volvo / Polestar | CCS1 + adapter·NACS (EX60) | Type 2 / CCS2 | EX60 is Volvo's first car with a NACS port. Polestar stops new US sales from MY2027. |
| Mercedes-Benz | CCS1 + adapter·NACS DC (CLA) | Type 2 / CCS2 | The CLA has a NACS DC port. EQB, EQE, EQS and G 580 use CCS1 plus a NACS adapter. |
| BMW | CCS1 + adapter·NACS (2027 iX3) | Type 2 / CCS2 | Supercharger access via adapter since Dec 2025. The 2027 iX3 has a NACS port. |
| Audi / Porsche / VW | CCS1 + adapter·NACS DC (Cayenne Electric) | Type 2 / CCS2 | Pledged NACS for 2025 (Dec 2023). Porsche's Cayenne Electric has a NACS DC port. |
| Honda / Acura | CCS1 + NACS adapter | Type 2 / CCS2 | Prologue uses CCS1 plus an adapter. Honda cancelled the 0 SUV, 0 Saloon and Acura RSX. |
| Nissan | NACS DC (2026 Leaf)·CCS1 + adapter (Ariya) | Type 2 / CCS2 (older Leaf: CHAdeMO) | 2026 Leaf has a NACS DC port. Ariya uses CCS1 plus an adapter. Older Leafs use CHAdeMO. |
| Toyota / Lexus | NACS (2026 bZ, RZ)·CCS1 + adapter (2023-25) | Type 2 / CCS2 | 2026 bZ and Lexus RZ have NACS ports. 2023-25 bZ4X owners get a free NACS adapter. |
By country
The AC and DC standards in nine major markets, as of 2026. The US and Canada have both CCS1 and NACS fast chargers.
- Dominant
- Growing
- Declining
| Country | AC | DC | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | J1772·NACS | CCS1·NACS | DC: 42.5k NACS (38k Tesla), 37.4k CCS1 connectors (AFDC, Sep 2026) |
| Canada | J1772·NACS | CCS1·NACS | Same connectors as the US; 8,431 public DC ports (NRCan, Mar 2026) |
| European Union | Type 2 | CCS2 | AFIR requires at least Type 2 (AC) and CCS2 (DC); others allowed |
| United Kingdom | Type 2 | CCS2 | UK AFI Regulations 2017 require Type 2 (AC) and CCS2 (DC) |
| China | GB/T | GB/T | 23.06M charging guns, 5.01M public (NEA, end of June 2026) |
| Japan | Type 1 (J1772) | CHAdeMO | Mazda and Stellantis plan NACS for Japan-market EVs from 2027 |
| South Korea | Type 1 (J1772) | CCS1 | CCS1 adopted as the DC standard in 2018; some chargers add NACS |
| India | Type 2·Bharat AC-001 | CCS2·Bharat DC-001 | CCS2 for higher-voltage cars; Bharat plugs for low-voltage EVs |
| Australia | Type 2 | CCS2 | Uses the same Type 2 and CCS2 plugs as Europe |
Charging levels
Typical US figures from the Department of Energy and DOT; times run from empty to 80%. Real speed depends on the charger, the car and the battery's charge level.
| Level | Power | Range per hour | Time to charge | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 (120 V) | 1.4-1.9 kW | About 5 miles | 40-50+ hours (empty to 80%) | Home, when only a 120 V outlet is available |
| Level 2 (208-240 V) | 2.9-19.2 kW | About 25 miles | 4-10 hours (empty to 80%) | Home, workplace and public charging |
| DC fast charging | Up to 500 kW | 100-200+ miles per 30 min | 20 min to 1 hour (to 80%) | Road trips along highway corridors |
Power bars use a log scale: each gridline is ten times the one before.
Level 2 home chargers
Level 2 chargers sold in the US for a 240 V home circuit. Match the plug, J1772 or NACS, to your car's charging port.
- NACS (Universal version adds J1772)TeslaWall Connector (Gen 3)Up to 11.5 kW · 48AUniversal version adds a built-in J1772 adapter. 48A needs a 60A breaker.View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
- J1772 or NACSChargePointHome FlexUp to 12 kW · 50A50A needs hardwiring; plug-in versions top out at 40A. ENERGY STAR certified.View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
- J1772Grizzl-EClassicUp to 9.6 kW · 40ANo Wi-Fi or app. UL Type 4 case. NACS plug only on the Classic Connect.View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
- J1772 or NACSLectronNexusUp to 11.5 kW · 48ALaunched July 2026. 48A hardwired or 40A plug-in, 23 ft cable, IP66.View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
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