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Volkswagen in discussions with Tesla over its charging standard

By Victoria Waldersee

FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Volkswagen said on Thursday that it was in discussions with Tesla over its North American charging standard to optimize it for its customers.

“Volkswagen Group and its brands are currently evaluating the implementation of the Tesla North American Charging Standard (NACS) for its North American customers,” Volkswagen said in an emailed statement.

Volkswagen in discussions with Tesla over its charging standard
A technician fixes a VW sign in the assembly line of German carmaker Volkswagen’s electric ID. 3 car in Dresden, Germany, June 8, 2021. REUTERS/Matthias Rietschel//File Photo

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