Big news for drivers of Toyota electric vehicles! Toyota and Lexus are implementing the North American Charging Standard (NACS) for all new electric vehicles starting in 2025. This change results from an agreement between Tesla and Toyota that will allow Toyota EV drivers to utilize Tesla supercharging stations and it’s a huge step in streamlining electric car use.
Tesla is Teaming Up With Toyota Electric Vehicles
The agreement with Tesla is a big deal for not just Toyota, but the automotive industry as a whole, and Toyota of N Charlotte is eager to share what to expect:
- Toyota and Lexus will begin implementing the NACS ports in the year 2025
- Toyota will be introducing a new three-row, battery-electric Toyota SUV
- Anyone who drives a Toyota EV with the CCS (Combined Charging System) will be able to get an adapter in order to use the NACS charging system
- 12,000+ Tesla supercharging stations will be available in addition to the current 84,000+ charging ports that Toyota electric vehicles have access to in the US
How Long Does it Take to Charge an Electric Car?
A big question we get at Toyota of N Charlotte: How long does it take to charge an electric car? Here’s some insight into the three charger levels and their EV charging time spectrum.
Level One Charger – This charger offers 120V and is the standard charging port in America. We’re pretty much talking about the three-prong outlet chargers you find at home. The electric car charging time with one of these is several days, so it’s not the best option for everyone. We would say that Toyota plug-in hybrids and EV drivers with a short daily commute would benefit the most from a level-one charger.
Level Two Charger – Here we have double the voltage, with this port coming in at 240V. A professional electrician can actually install one of these at your home if you’re willing to put in the money, and their EV charging time is typically 4-10 hours. You can also find these charging stations out and about, just maybe not as frequently as Tesla superchargers.
Level Three Charger – Of course, these are going to be your best and fastest option. With an electric car charging time of 20-60 minutes, you just can’t beat the convenience of a level three charger. Unfortunately, you cannot add them to your home, but that’s why we’re so excited for Toyota EV drivers to have access to the 12,000 Tesla supercharging stations!
N Charlotte Toyota Electric Vehicles: Keeping Up With Your Charge
Keeping Toyota electric vehicles charged can seem stressful, but it doesn’t have to be. Here are some tips for Toyota EV drivers:
- Download an app or apps that help locate local charging stations
Keep a close eye on your charge levels – you can actually see them right on your dashboard or in the Toyota app. - Check out Toyota’s Clean Assist program. The Toyota app calculates the electricity your car uses and new emissions from the charging process. The app can then generate Renewable Energy Certificates to match charging activity with zero-carbon electricity.
Toyota of N Charlotte Has All the Info on EV Charging Time and More!
Want to test drive some Toyota electric vehicles? Stop by 13429 Statesville Road. Just take exit 23 off I-77 in Huntersville.
