Stellantis Cries Uncle and Finally Joins the Tesla Charging Network, So You Will be Able to Charge Your Dodge Charger Daytona or Jeep Wrangler 4xe with Less Hassle

There is no question that the electric vehicle charging infrastructure nationwide is lacking. Not enough chargers have been built and the ones that do exist don’t work for all vehicles. Tesla has built the most substantial charging network and finally Stellantis has agreed to switch to the Tesla North American Charging System for some of its battery electric vehicles. That means starting in 2026, vehicles like the 2026 Dodge Charger Daytona and the 2026 Jeep Recon will be built with the NACS plugs. Jeep, Dodge and Chrysler have electrified vehicles that can be plugged in to charge. Ram is working on an extended range hybrid pickup. 

The Tesla Plug Change Will be Phased in Gradually

Apparently, the adoption of the North American Charging System (NACS) for select Stellantis battery-electric vehicles will happen in phases. Starting in early 2026, in North America, existing BEVs, such as the Jeep Wagoneer S and Dodge Charger Daytona will be equipped to use the Tesla Supercharger network. Eventually the 2026 Jeep Recon and other future products will also be able to use the NACS network. There will be more details about adapter information for current Stellantis BEV models released in the future. 

The change in charging plugs will start in North America in 2026. In 2027, vehicles in Japan and South Korea will be added to the NACS network. There are currently 28,000 Tesla superchargers in North America, Japan and South Korea.

Reluctance to Buy Electric Vehicles

Range anxiety and concerns about finding adequate charging facilities are two of the main reasons that people are reluctant to buy electric vehicles. All of the automakers have struggled with convincing customers that they will be able to charge vehicles quickly. Most complaints center around poor charging infrastructure, especially in rural or remote areas. Jeep has financed installing chargers at trailheads but still the outlets are few and far between. Often, when drivers do find charging facilities, they have been vandalized. 

The collaboration between Stellantis and Tesla will certainly boost customer confidence in public charging. By unlocking broader access to charging infrastructure, Stellantis gives customers more choice, more coverage and more control over how, where and when they power their EVs.

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