Which two connectors together allow AC charging in North America?

Which two connectors together allow AC charging in North America?

• A. NACS
• B. SAE J1772 and CCS1
• C. NACS and CHAdeMO
• D. SAE J1772 and NACS

Answer: (D)

AC charging in North America relies on two distinct plugs: SAE J1772, the long-standing plug used by most non-Tesla EVs for Level 2 charging, and Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS), used by Tesla vehicles and their network. Having both wired into charging infrastructure ensures compatibility across the NA EV fleet, since some cars expect J1772 while others use NACS. CHAdeMO and CCS1 are associated with DC charging (or are not universal AC connectors in this context), so they don’t serve as the second AC connector for broad NA compatibility. That’s why SAE J1772 together with NACS is the correct pairing.

AC charging in North America relies on two distinct plugs: SAE J1772, the long-standing plug used by most non-Tesla EVs for Level 2 charging, and Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS), used by Tesla vehicles and their network. Having both wired into charging infrastructure ensures compatibility across the NA EV fleet, since some cars expect J1772 while others use NACS. CHAdeMO and CCS1 are associated with DC charging (or are not universal AC connectors in this context), so they don’t serve as the second AC connector for broad NA compatibility. That’s why SAE J1772 together with NACS is the correct pairing.