Plug and socket technology

The North American Charging System (NACS), standardized as SAE J3400, is an electric vehicle (EV) charging connector standard maintained by SAE International. Developed by Tesla, Inc., it has been used by all North American market Tesla vehicles since 2021 and was opened for use by other manufacturers in November 2022.

new EU regulations state a new mobile phone, tablet or camera must be equipped with a USB Type c charging port. This also will extend to laptop devices from spring 2026. This has simplified the chargers required, particularly when consumers purchase a new device.new EU regulations state a new mobile phone, tablet or camera must be equipped with a USB Type c charging port. This also will extend to laptop devices from spring 2026. This has simplified the chargers required, particularly when consumers purchase a new device.