Hello from Editor Z. Stellantis just made the move that Ford, Hyundai, and most of the industry made years ago: it's adopting Tesla's charging standard. The company announced it is bringing Stellantis NACS Tesla Supercharger access to Jeep and Dodge electric vehicles, opening the door to more than 28,000 Superchargers across North America, Japan, and South Korea. For Jeep and Dodge owners who've watched rivals plug into Tesla's network for years, the wait is almost over — but not every EV in the lineup gets in on day one.
What Stellantis Just Announced
Stellantis confirmed it is adopting the North American Charging System (NACS) across its BEV lineup, framing the move as a way to give customers "more choice, more coverage and more control over how, where and when they power their BEVs." It's a notable shift for a company that has leaned heavily on its own charging partnerships and the CCS standard, and it puts Jeep and Dodge on the same charging standard that Tesla itself uses.
NACS Comes to Jeep and Dodge
The announcement covers Stellantis' North American brands first, with Japan and South Korea following on a separate, later timeline. Stellantis says details on adapters and network onboarding for current BEV models will be released closer to launch, meaning owners of today's electric Jeeps and Ram vehicles will need to wait for more specifics on how they'll connect.
Which Vehicles Qualify First
Only a handful of models are confirmed for the initial wave of Supercharger access. According to Stellantis, these are the vehicles set to gain access when the rollout begins:
- Jeep Wagoneer S — the brand's electric flagship SUV
- Dodge Charger Daytona — the electric muscle car reviving the Charger name
- 2026 Jeep Recon — Jeep's rugged, off-road-focused electric SUV
More Models to Come
Stellantis says additional future products across its North American, Japanese, and South Korean brands will gain Supercharger access as well, but it hasn't named those models yet. That leaves a gap for current Stellantis EV owners, who will have to wait for the adapter and onboarding details the company has promised closer to launch.
When the Rollout Actually Starts
Timing varies by region. North America comes first, with access opening in early 2026 for the Wagoneer S, Charger Daytona, and Recon. Japan and South Korea are on a slower track, with Stellantis targeting 2027 for those markets. That gap suggests the North American rollout is the priority, likely because Tesla's Supercharger footprint is far more built out domestically than in those two overseas markets.
North America First, Then Asia
The staggered timeline also lines up with how the rest of the industry has approached NACS adoption — U.S. and Canadian buyers have generally gotten first access to Tesla's network, while global rollouts trail behind as Tesla itself expands Supercharger coverage internationally.
How Many Superchargers Actually Open Up
Stellantis is pointing to more than 28,000 Tesla Superchargers becoming accessible across the five countries covered by this deal. That's a significant expansion of fast-charging options for Jeep and Dodge drivers, who have historically relied on CCS-based networks like Electrify America. Tesla's Supercharger network has also built a strong reputation for reliability in markets where it operates, which is part of why automakers keep lining up to adopt NACS.
Adapters Still an Open Question
One detail Stellantis hasn't nailed down publicly: how current NACS-less BEVs will connect. Whether that means a bundled adapter, a purchasable accessory, or something else entirely is still unknown, and the company says more information is coming as launch approaches.
Why This Matters Now
Charging access has become one of the biggest differentiators in EV buying decisions, and Stellantis has been playing catch-up while Ford, GM, Hyundai, Kia, and others already have Tesla plugs built into new models. Bringing the Wagoneer S, Charger Daytona, and Recon into the Supercharger fold in early 2026 closes a real gap for Jeep and Dodge buyers who want long-distance road-trip confidence without hunting for third-party chargers.
The bigger picture will come into focus as Stellantis fills in the missing pieces — which additional models get NACS, how adapters work for existing EVs, and how the Japan and South Korea rollout unfolds in 2027. We'll keep watching as those details land.
-EditorZ
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