GM-brand electric vehicles may now use Tesla’s Supercharger network in Canada; GM’s approved NACS adapter will cost drivers $310

After a rocky year for Tesla’s Supercharger division, the network is now open to GM’s electric vehicles, a long-promised goal from the two companies.

But, there’s a catch: the only approved North American Charging Standard (NACS) adapters for GM vehicles won’t start delivering to Canadian drivers until November or December.

GM owners are now able to preorder a NACS adapter from the GM website beginning today.

The cost is $310.

“GM’s ongoing efforts to help accelerate the expansion of public charging infrastructure is an integral part of our commitment to an all-electric future,” said Shane Peever, vice president sales and marketing, GM Canada.

“Enabling access to even more publicly available fast chargers represents yet another way GM is focused on further improving the customer experience and making the transition to electric more seamless for our customers.”

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As of March 2023 there were 1,490 Tesla Superchargers in Canada. (In North America that number balloons to 17,800 Superchargers.)

The listed charging speed on most Superchargers is at least 250 kW.

Once a GM vehicle has a NACS adapter, drivers may visit any of the generation V3 (and beyond) Tesla Supercharger sites and plug in their car to receive a charge.

“Customers will be able to use their GM vehicle brand mobile apps and the power of OnStar connectivity to seamlessly locate available Tesla Superchargers, check station status, initiate a charge, and pay for charging sessions,” says GM, in a press release.

Drivers interested in purchasing a NACS adapter may do so through their local GM dealership, advises the company.

GM recommends using the NACS adapter it provides as they “protect GM EV batteries while charging,” according to the automaker’s website.

Drivers who use other types of NACs adapters may void the warranty on their vehicle.