As one of the last notable holdouts of the recent slew of OEMs switching to NACS, BMW Group (which consists of BMW, Mini, and Rolls-Royce) has announced its decision to transition to NACS (North American Charging Standard) by the year 2025, according to InsideEVs. Part of the adoption included reaching an agreement with Tesla to gain access to its network of charging stations in North America, allowing for NACS to be utilized. Recognizing the increasing demand for convenient and fast electric vehicle EV charging solutions, BMW Group says that it aims to make charging hassle-free for its customers, while simultaneously following the industry trend of feathering in NACS while still working with and supporting the CCS port for now. Adapters will be used for CCS during the transition time.

"With six fully electric BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce models now available in the U.S. market, and more to come, it is our top priority to ensure that our drivers have easy access to reliable, fast charging," said Sebastian Mackensen, President & CEO, BMW of North America.

Motor Authority says that “BMW is currently developing a user experience that will enable owners of BMW, Mini, and Rolls-Royce EVs to find and access available Tesla chargers on their vehicle’s display, and make payments through the vehicle brand's own app.”

Interestingly, this is a seperate move from an agreement BMW Group reached with five other automakers – General Motors, Honda, Hyundai/Kia, Mercedes-Benz Group, and Stellantis. They are creating a joint venture to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles in North America, by making EV charging more convenient, accessible and reliable. The joint venture will include the development of a new, high-powered charging network with at least 30,000 chargers to make zero-emission driving even more attractive for millions of customers. It looks to compete with Volkswagen Group-owned Electrify America charging network. As of now it has not been named.