All electric vehicles (EVs) from the BMW Group that are currently sold in the U.S. are equipped with a CCS (Combined Charging System) plug. However, this plug is not compatible with the NACS plugs used at EV charging stations. To address this issue, BMW will provide owners of older vehicles with adapters that allow them to connect their CCS plugs to NACS power outlets. This means that these BMW EV owners will be able to access NACS plugs and Tesla’s Supercharger network when the transition occurs in 2025. This is great news for customers, as it eliminates the need to worry about plug compatibility and enables them to charge at any EV charging station.

In addition, BMW is developing a tool that will make it easier for BMW, Mini, and Rolls-Royce drivers to locate and access Superchargers through their vehicle’s display. This tool may even allow users to make payments directly from the display. This development further enhances the convenience and accessibility of the Supercharger network for BMW drivers.

It’s important to note that BMW is not solely relying on the Supercharger network. The company, along with six other automakers, is working on creating a new electric vehicle charging network that will consist of over 30,000 charging stations. Once this network is operational, EV owners across North America will have greater access to charging infrastructure, making EVs more practical and reducing range anxiety.

Although progress is being made, the standardization process for NACS to become the dominant EV charging standard in the U.S. is still ongoing.