Stellantis adopting Tesla-designed connector for e-vehicles

Stellantis has announced its North America brands will adopt a Tesla-designed fast-charging connector for charging its battery-electric vehicles.

The SAE J3400 connector has become the standard for automakers on the content and Stellantis will offer it in select battery-electric models beginning in 2025.

Stellantis is the last major automaker in North America to announce the adoption of the J3400. Monday's announcement builds on the IONNA charging joint network that Stellantis is developing with six other major automakers that will see at least 30,000 fastcharging stations in urban areas and along highways in North America by 2030.

“Customers win when the industry aligns on open standards,” said Ricardo Stamatti, Stellantis's senior vice-president of global energy and charging.

“We are happy to announce our backing and adoption of the SAE J3400 connector, a milestone for all customers on the path to open and seamless charging.

“This future will be amplified by IONNA, our public charging joint venture with six other OEMS (original equipment manufacturers) that will deliver industry-leading high-powered charging for all battery-electric vehicles regardless of brand.”

The charging stations will be accessible to all battery-electric vehicle drivers, offering both combined charging system and J3400 connectors.

The joint venture's first charging stations are expected to open this year in the U.S. During the transition period, Stellantis will also make adapters available for vehicles fitted with the Combined Charging System (CCS) port.