Volkswagen EVs Gain Access to Tesla Supercharger Network

Volkswagen has announced that owners of the ID.4 and ID. Buzz will soon gain access to Tesla’s Supercharger network across North America, beginning November 18, 2025. The move marks a major step toward interoperability among EV charging standards, giving VW customers access to more than 25,000 Tesla-operated DC fast chargers equipped with the North American Charging Standard (NACS) plug.

To use Tesla Superchargers, Volkswagen drivers will need to purchase a new VW-approved NACS-to-CCS adapter. The adapter, priced at $200, will be available through Volkswagen dealerships and online at parts.vw.com. Original owners of 2025 model-year ID.4 and ID. Buzz vehicles are eligible for a $100 rebate if they file within 90 days of purchase and before July 15, 2026. All 2026 Volkswagen EVs will ship with the adapter included as standard equipment.

The new adapter works exclusively with DC fast chargers, not with Level 1 or Level 2 AC units such as home charging stations or Tesla Destination Chargers. Some 2024 and 2025 ID.4 and ID. Buzz owners will be prompted to install a software update to ensure optimal charging performance.

“This is great news for our EV owners,” said Petar Danilovic, Senior Vice President of Product Marketing and Strategy at Volkswagen of America. “They will now be able to access the more than 25,000 DC fast chargers on the Tesla Supercharger network across the United States, in addition to the more than 5,000 fast chargers on Electrify America’s grid. This makes life much more convenient, whether you’re taking a road trip or relying on public charging if home charging isn’t an option.”

The integration means Volkswagen joins a growing list of automakers—including Ford, GM, and Rivian—offering NACS compatibility for their EVs. Owners will be able to locate Tesla Supercharger stations and pay for charging sessions directly through the Tesla app.

For Volkswagen drivers, this change represents a meaningful improvement in charging flexibility. It also signals the growing dominance of the Tesla-designed NACS plug as the de facto EV charging standard across North America.

This article was co-written using AI and was then heavily edited and optimized by our editorial team.

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