GM vehicles are slated to gain access to the Tesla Supercharger network some time this year, a development that promises to significantly expand charging options for GM EV owners. It was previously expected that GM EVs would be granted Supercharger access in the Spring of 2024. For now, however, GM has yet provide specific timing on when GM EV owners can expect to charge up at their local Tesla Supercharger station.
Access to the Tesla Supercharger network is considered an important component of GM’s transition to the North American Charging Standard (NACS), a charging format that Tesla was the first to develop. However, the latest updates from GM indicate that there is currently no specific timeline for when GM EVs can start using the Supercharger network.
GM Authority reached out to General Motors for an update, and received the following statement in response:
“GM is excited to see that access to the Supercharger network is beginning to open and remain committed to the adoption of a unified standard that will help make the switch to electric even easier for consumers,” a GM spokesperson told GM Authority.
The GM spokesperson added that charging adapters, which are essential for GM EVs connecting to the NACS-equipped Superchargers, “will be made available through our GM vehicle brand apps later this year, allowing customers to find, charge, and pay for sessions at more than 15,000 Superchargers.”
The initiative is part of GM’s broader strategy to expand charging access, including an expansion to the existing North American EV charging infrastructure. GM EV owners already have access to 134,000 electric-vehicle chargers through Ultium Charge 360, and GM has forged multiple agreements with third-party charging networks to ensure comprehensive coverage for its customers.
As competitors like Ford already begin to utilize the Tesla Supercharger network, GM’s integration will mark a significant step forward in its EV strategy. GM EVs are currently equipped with CSS-type chargers, necessitating the use of adapters, however The General aims to adopt the NACS charge type for its future EV models by 2025.
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This should have been finalized already. We have folks asking every day when the Lyriq will be compatible with the superchargers.
How can GM be this far behind Ford and Rivian? Are these other companies really that much better than GM?
Because GM just might be the worst-run automaker…..that’s why!
It’s delayed only because Tesla can’t make the adapters fast enough.
Or they don’t want to make the adapters. Here is an option, tell tesla no more pork until your network is open and adapters are available to anyone who asks. Put a dollar in front of it and elon will snap at it like an alligator.
That and GM must completely rework the software of both the MyCadillac app and the back office software that will deal with payments (credit cards and payments to Tesla).
There will need to be updates for the Lyriq infotainment system, but that won’t happen until the fix the OTA update system which has been offline for months.
Probably we won’t actually have a functioning adapter and be able to drive up and plug in to a Tesla Supercharger until Q4 of 2025 if the software history of the Lyriq is any guide.
Bought my Lyriq at the end of December and in January GM asked me to specify whether I wanted credit towards a home charger or 2 years free use of the EVGo charging system. I picked EVGo and have been waiting ever since for my credentials to arrive.
Ford is providing free adaptors for Mustang EVs. Now GM will make them available at dealers eventually. I paid over $70,000 for my Lyriq (before taxes and accessories) and expect to receive a free adaptor. I will be pretty upset if Ford is giving them away and GM wants to sell me one.
You all might want to take a test drive in a Tesla. The cars sell themselves, and once you drive one, you’ll very likely count yourselves among the rapidly-expanding legions of Tesla enthusiasts.
Yes, Teslas really are that good. And after the 7,500 “cash in the hood” federal tax credit, they now cost just over $35k.
Teslas are good cars, but the road noise is deafening, and the seats are not comfortable on long trips. These are the only reasons I went with GM.