Stellantis becomes the last major automaker to adopt Tesla’s charging plug
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Stellantis, parent company to storied brands like Chrysler, Jeep, Ram, and Dodge, said it will adopt Tesla's electric vehicle charging plug for its future EVs - becoming the last major car company to do so.
Stellantis said its first EVs to feature the SAE J3400 plug, also known as Tesla's North American Charging Standard, will be out in 2025. During the transition period, the company said it will provide adapters to customers who own EVs with Combined Charging Standard, or CCS, plugs.
The company sells a range of plug-in hybrid vehicles, as well as battery-electric models, most of which are available in Europe. A slate of upcoming EVs, including fully electric Jeep, Ram, and Chrysler models, are planned for the next several years.
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