Volvo EV drivers can start using Tesla's Supercharger network this month<p>You can soon <a data-i13n="cpos:1;pos:1" href="
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top up[/url] the battery of a Volvo <a data-i13n="cpos:2;pos:1" href="
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electric vehicle[/url] at more than 17,800 Tesla Supercharger stations across the US and Canada. That should make it much easier for Volvo drivers to find a place to charge, even though they already had access to tens of thousands of fast charge points.</p>
<p>Starting November 18, drivers can locate Tesla Superchargers via the Volvo Cars app or built-in Google Maps. It's possible to pay for charging sessions via the Volvo Cars app as well.</p>
<span id="end-legacy-contents"></span><p>There's one teensy catch, however, especially if you have had a Volvo EV for a while: to access Tesla Superchargers and other North American Charging Standard (NACS) chargers, you'll need an adapter. This costs $230 ($310 CAD) and can be ordered from authorized Volvo retailers. The automaker will start shipping them to retailers on November 18, but adapters for the EX30 will be available at a later date. That said, Volvo is including the adapter with purchases of the new EX90 flagship SUV, EX40 or EC40 starting with model year 2025.</p>
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announced[/url] in June 2023 that it would support Tesla Superchargers and the NCAS. It's one of many automakers that have backed a more standardized approach to EV charging in North America.</p>This article originally appeared on Engadget at
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Volvo EV drivers can start using Tesla's Supercharger network this month
