For about a decade now, Tesla has led the automotive industry in the rollout of North American fast-charging infrastructure. While most automakers chose to rely on third-party networks like EVgo or Chargepoint for CHAdeMO and CCS infrastructure, Tesla instead chose to build out their own exclusive charging network. They did so using a custom charge protocol now known as the North American Charging Standard (NACS).
The young automaker was able to grow its network quickly and developed a reputation for reliability. Within a few years, the Supercharger network became the brand’s biggest advantage over other automakers.
