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NACS (Tesla) Charging Cable

North American Charging Standard (NACS) cables, formerly Tesla connector. Becoming the dominant standard in North America for both AC and DC charging.

Price Range (FOB)

$200-$520

MOQ: 500-1000 units

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NACS (Tesla) Charging Cable

Technical Specifications

Current Rating

Up to 250A (air-cooled), 250A-500A (liquid-cooled)

Voltage

0-1000V DC, 120V/240V AC

Cable Length

2m-7.5m (depends on application)

Connector Type

NACS (5-pin unified design)

Cooling

Air-cooled or liquid-cooled for high-power

Certifications

SAE J3400, UL 2251, UL 2594 (in development)

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What to Look For

NACS (North American Charging Standard) is Tesla's connector design, opened to the industry in 2022. As of 2025-2026, most major automakers have adopted it for North American vehicles.

Key Advantages:

  • Smaller, lighter than CCS1 (easier to handle)
  • Same connector for AC and DC (no separate pins)
  • Higher theoretical power limit (1 MW vs 350 kW)
  • Simpler mechanical design (fewer failure points)

Technical Requirements:

  • Precision manufacturing (tighter tolerances than CCS)
  • SAE J3400 compliance (published 2024)
  • UL certification developing (adapted from UL 2251/2594)
  • Compatible with Tesla Supercharger protocol

Supply Chain Note: NACS manufacturing is still maturing in China. Verify factory has actual production experience, not just prototypes.

    Common Mistakes

    Assuming NACS and CCS1 are compatible (they're not)

    Ordering before verifying SAE J3400 compliance

    Not checking connector latch mechanism quality

    Expecting same pricing as mature CCS cables

    Red Flags I Check

    Factory claims years of NACS experience (only ramped up 2024-2025)

    No mention of SAE J3400 standard

    Can't explain NACS vs CCS1 differences

    Passive adapter claims (NACS-CCS requires active electronics)

    Verified Suppliers for NACS (Tesla) Charging Cable

    Shenzhen EV Power Tech

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    Shenzhen, Guangdong
    MOQ: 1000 units
    Lead Time: 30-40 days

    Certifications:

    SAE J3400 compliantUL (in process)

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