Kempower, the Finnish electric vehicle (EV) charging and mobility firm based in Durham, North Carolina, is adding a North American Charging Standard (NACS) connector to its portable and stationary chargers line. NACS, the standard used by Tesla, has been adopted by several major car brands as the United States government pushes for a more universal charging standard.
Kempower’s chargers can fit an NACS adapter to the Satellite, Movable Charger, and Station Charger models. The Movable Charger can fit in just about any space and easily rolls. The Station Charger can fit CCS1, CHAdeMO, and NACS chargers and can be set up at any business. The Satellite is a space-saving, user-friendly DC fast charger. Customers can track charging on Kempower’s app.
“For the North American market, the implementation of the NACS connector represents a significant step towards creating a robust and efficient EV charging ecosystem,” Tomi Ristimäki, Kempower CEO, said in a news release.
“It simplifies the charging experience for consumers, encourages the expansion of charging infrastructure, and accelerates the transition towards electric mobility, ultimately contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and the promotion of sustainable transportation solutions.”
The NACS grants non-Tesla vehicles the ability to use Tesla Superchargers, the best public chargers available. Domestic and international brands will send adapters to customers with EVs made before 2025, the year most car companies are adopting the standard. The White House mandated that Telsa must make its North American charging network universal by July 1 of this year.
Kempower’s systems are direct-current fast chargers that fit other standards, such as the Combined Charging System (CCS), the most common charging plug after Tesla’s. The practical design maximizes space without sacrificing power. Its user-friendly and mobile nature has been praised by business leaders globally.
The company was listed on the NASDAQ North Growth Market in Finland. It can now be traded publicly in the U.S., listed at $23.48 per share.
“This standardization enhances interoperability, ensuring that EV drivers can easily access charging stations regardless of the brand or type of vehicle they own, which is the perfect solution for our current and future customers,” Jed Routh, vice president of markets and products, North America, said in the news release.
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In other Kempower news, the company recently became the official charging partner for zero-emission race outlet Extreme E.
The Lewis Hamilton-backed venture is currently in its fourth season of rally car racing, holding races in Saudi Arabia, Uruguay, and other remote locations for races. Kempower supplied its direct-current chargers for the first race, Desert X Prix, in Jeddah in March.
“Innovation is at the heart of what we do here at Extreme E, so to partner with Kempower, who are changing the game when it comes to DC fast-charging, is exciting,” Ali Russell, managing director of Extreme E, said in a statement.
