NACS Charge Port Location

[Karl_in_Chicago]

So it appears the NACS port is located on the driver's side rear of both vehicles. I don't currently own an EV but if you are trying to charge at a Tesla Supercharger isn't that location a particular PITA? Say what you will about TSLA and their founder (and believe me I could say a LOT, so don't get me started) the Supercharger network is at least one thing that they did really right and it's currently the most available and most reliable charging network around. Actual EV drivers, please correct me or offer pointers/tips on how folks deal with this. Is it as simple as backing into the charging space (I hope)? I only bring it up as I was recently reading an article/review from someone driving a non-Tesla EV (who mostly liked the vehicle) and they recounted the difficulties they faced at Supercharger locations trying to jockey for position. Like I say, not currently an EV driver and not trying to create a thing here, just genuinely curious after noticing this location choice on the Scout. Thanks! (put in a res on a Terra Harvester tonight, FWIW)

 

[astricklin]

Tesla vehicles have their charging port drivers side rear.
Vehicles with the port on a front fender above the wheel, or directly in front of the door have difficulty as well as vehicles with the port on the passenger side.


Hopefully by 2026/2027, other brands of charging stations will have added nacs cables. Although you can also use an adapter.

 

[GarageMahal]

Driver side rear should be a good location when backing into a Tesla station; Tesla ports are in the same spot.

 

[Karl_in_Chicago]

Ah, OK, thanks all! Glad to hear it.

 

[ChasingCoral]

Driver's side rear is awesome for Supercharger compatibility.

Any rear charge port location SUCKS for trailer towing. There are almost no pull-through stations so far. The left-side side-saddle Superchargers would work but that's only one per station and not all stations are set up with one. That means you have to disconnect your trailer.

I wish Scout had gone with passenger side front.

 

[Stumpy]

Driver's side rear is awesome for Supercharger compatibility.

Any rear charge port location SUCKS for trailer towing. There are almost no pull-through stations so far. The left-side side-saddle Superchargers would work but that's only one per station and not all stations are set up with one. That means you have to disconnect your trailer.

I wish Scout had gone with passenger side front.

Agreed (for towing purposes). More pull-through Tesla Supercharger stations are starting to appear, so hopefully by 2027 they will be much more common.

 

[JesseS]

They just opened a new charge only station with 30 spots, all pull thru here in California, another 9 stations are planned. These 'Charging Plazas' also have a snack bar, bathrooms, lounge, waiting room, and play area for kids. I will just install a charger inside left in my garage. I have a 6KW solar system and have room to enlarge it if needed.