Plug compatibility guide
EV Charging Connector Types Explained
The plug must match your vehicle or an approved adapter. Charging speed also depends on whether the connection supplies AC or DC power.
NACS (J3400)
AC and DC fast charging
The compact connector originally developed by Tesla and now standardized as SAE J3400. Vehicle and station support varies by model year and adapter availability.
Find NACS (J3400) chargers →CCS
DC fast charging
The Combined Charging System adds two DC pins below the J1772 interface and is widely used for fast charging by North American non-Tesla EVs.
Find CCS chargers →CHAdeMO
DC fast charging
A DC fast-charging standard found primarily on earlier Nissan Leaf models and some other vehicles. New U.S. installations are less common.
Find CHAdeMO chargers →J1772
Level 1 and Level 2 AC charging
The common North American AC charging connector. It is typically used at homes, workplaces, hotels, parking facilities, and destination chargers.
Find J1772 chargers →MCS (J3271)
High-power commercial charging
The Megawatt Charging System is intended for heavy-duty commercial electric vehicles and extremely high charging power.
Check the vehicle, station, and adapter
A connector match does not guarantee maximum speed. Confirm your vehicle’s inlet, supported adapters, maximum AC/DC rate, and the network’s current access rules before traveling.