The North American Charging Standard has passed CCS1 in the number of DC fast-charging connectors installed in the United States. An analysis published by EV Charging Stations on September 9, 2026, based on U.S. Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center data as of September 1, 2026, puts NACS clearly ahead.
The Numbers
| Connector | DC connectors (Sep 1, 2026) | Change in first eight months of 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| NACS (SAE J3400) | 42,538 | +5,071 |
| CCS1 | 37,367 | +6,001 |
| CHAdeMO | 8,426 | −450 |
Of the NACS connectors, 37,995 are on Tesla’s network and 4,543 on other networks. Non-Tesla networks added 2,758 NACS connectors this year.
The Wider DC Fast Network
According to a companion report, the U.S. has 76,236 DC fast ports at 15,798 locations, up 23% year over year. Tesla operates 49.8% of the ports, followed by Electrify America with 5,936 and EVgo with 5,246.
What It Means for Buyers
CCS1 is still growing, which confirms that North America will run a dual-connector network for years. For distributors, that means steady demand for both NACS and J1772 home chargers and for adapters that bridge the two, such as NACS-to-J1772 AC adapters and NACS-to-CCS1 DC adapters. See our US market page for NACS and J1772 products.
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Key Takeaways
- NACS DC connectors (42,538) now outnumber CCS1 (37,367) in the U.S., based on AFDC data as of September 1, 2026.
- CCS1 still added more connectors than NACS in 2026, so both will coexist.
- CHAdeMO connectors fell by 450 this year.
- U.S. DC fast ports grew 23% year over year to 76,236.
Sources & Standards
- EV Charging Stations — U.S. NACS, CCS1 and CHAdeMO connector counts (Sep 9, 2026)
- EV Charging Stations — U.S. DC fast charging networks, September 2026
- U.S. Department of Energy, Alternative Fuels Data Center — Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
