How do I get a Fast Charging Adapter (NACS)?

The NACS is a charging system that is being adopted across North America. NACS chargers are available for both public charging and home use.

NACS is also referred to as SAE J3400.

Due to the difference between the NACS plug design and the charge port on your electric vehicle, adapters are required to use NACS chargers, including thousands of designated Tesla Superchargers.

• The Fast Charging Adapter available from Ford is compatible with DC Fast Chargers, such as Tesla Superchargers.
• A different adapter is required to charge at Level 1 and Level 2 AC NACS chargers. Adapters for Level 1 or Level 2 NACS chargers are available from third-party sellers.

 WARNING: To avoid the risk of serious injury and property damage, only use NACS DC adapters sold or provided by Ford or Tesla for use at Tesla Superchargers. Tesla prohibits the use of any other adapter with Tesla charging stations.

 WARNING: Do not attempt to use NACS AC adapters with NACS DC Fast Chargers. Failure to follow these instructions may result in vehicle damage not covered by the vehicle warranty.

Important: 

• Ford does not guarantee compatibility with aftermarket charging adapters.
• Ford does not recommend or endorse specific aftermarket adapters.

The Tesla Supercharger network includes thousands of designated Tesla Superchargers across the United States and Canada and is a new fast charging option through the BlueOval^™ Charge Network.

To better serve Ford electric vehicle customers and increase supply, Ford has a new, approved Ford-branded Fast Charging Adapter (NACS) developed exclusively for Ford.

The Ford-branded Fast Charging Adapter (NACS) will be manufactured specifically for Ford by Lectron and is approved for use on designated Tesla Superchargers and other DC Fast Chargers with NACS connections.

Important:

• To avoid the risk of serious injury and property damage, only use NACS adapters sold or provided by Ford or Tesla for use at Tesla Superchargers.
• Tesla prohibits the use of any other adapter with Tesla charging stations.
• Ford does not guarantee compatibility with aftermarket charging adapters. 

Performance is identical for both Ford-approved adapters. Notable differences include the physical dimensions and the disconnection process.

The Fast Charging Adapter (NACS) has a release tab to disconnect from the Tesla charging cord.

The Ford-branded Fast Charging Adapter (NACS) has a release lever to disconnect from the Tesla charging cord.

While updates are not required, software updates will enhance the experience at Tesla Superchargers. We recommend that you What are Software Updates? to receive software updates and take advantage of these enhancements. 

Note: E-Transit customers will need to contact their Ford Dealer to receive these updates.

No. The BlueOval^™ Charge Network is a no-annual fee membership that can be used to activate and pay for charging at designated Tesla Superchargers. Membership also enables How do I use Plug & Charge with my all-electric Ford? at designated Tesla Superchargers and Electrify America. 

All-electric Ford customers have access to the BlueOval Charge Network, no matter when they purchased their vehicle, with no annual fee.

A Fast Charging Adapter is required for your Ford electric vehicle to use designated Tesla Superchargers.

To enroll or manage your BlueOval Charge Network membership, you can visit the connected services homepage.

No. The Fast Charging Adapter is not compatible with Level 1 or Level 2 Alternating Current (AC) chargers, including Tesla Destination Chargers and home chargers with NACS connectors. 

No. Ford plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) and the Ford Focus Electric do not have access to the BlueOval^™ Charge Network and cannot order a Fast Charging Adapter from Ford. 

Ford PHEVs are not equipped with Direct Current (DC) Fast Charging.

Ford Focus Electric Model Year (MY) 2012-2016 is not equipped with DC Fast Charging.

No. Ford only recommends using a NACS adapter as instructed.

You can purchase your Fast Charging Adapter on the Ford Accessories website.

Important: Make sure that the email address associated with your ford.com account is up-to-date, so you can receive communications from Ford regarding your order.

Fast Charging Adapters purchased through the Ford Accessories website, the Ford Parts website, or a Ford Dealer come with a three-year warranty. 

Note: Complimentary Fast Charging Adapters come with a one-year nontransferable warranty, based on the date the item was shipped.

You can order a Fast Charging Adapter on the Ford Accessories website, the same as Ford retail customers.

To track your reservation, select the link in your confirmation email or Refer - Contact Ford Motor Company.