Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to reflect Zero confirming native NACS DC fast charging is coming to the US
2027 promises to be an exciting year for Zero Motorcycles and its fans.
Zero’s Global CEO Pierre-Martin Bos has confirmed to EV Rider that native NACS fast charging is coming to the US in 2027, in addition to Zero’s earlier announcement about available CCS fast charging coming to other parts of the world in 2027.
Many automotive manufacturers have been moving to the new NACS standard, which was developed by Tesla and most automotive manufacturers have been signing agreements with Tesla, granting those manufacturers access to V3 and newer Superchargers.
When asked whether Zero Motorcycles would get Supercharger access, Bos said, “A bit early. We have it on our radar but not sure yet.”
But even if Zero doesn’t get Supercharger access on day one, Zero owners with NACS bikes will still have access to the rest of the US’s vast DC charging network as stations begin the process of switching to NACS ports. Approved NACS to CCS adapters can also be used at CCS stations here in the U.S. Of course that’s in addition to Zero’s already standard AC
Zero Motorcycles unveiled its 2027 lineup Monday, and while at first glance it appears to be just trim changes, the biggest news will start reaching dealers sometime during calendar year 2027.
Of course, I’m referencing DC fast charging—and more on that in a moment. But first, here are the highlights of the 2027 Zero model rollouts.
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As Zero celebrates its 20th anniversary model year, it is also debuting an extremely limited-edition SR/F, with just 20 examples made for the US and 20 made for Europe.
These black-and-gold SR/Fs will feature front and rear carbon fiber fenders, smoked LED turn signals, black headlight wings, and a black aluminum flyscreen. Other premium bits include black billet mirrors, bar ends, a billet lever protector, and billet front and rear brake reservoir caps.
20th-anniversary graphics and detailing, along with a few other farkles, are also included. However, from a tech perspective, the 20th Anniversary Edition appears to be fitted with the same battery, motor, and suspension setup. Special edition pricing wasn’t immediately announced, but the regular SR/F starts just under $20,000. Zero’s model lineup remains the same, with just a few trim modifications. My personal favorite for 2027 is the Riviera Cyan color for the SR/S.
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Technical specs also appear to be unchanged for the first half of the 2027 model year. But that’s okay, because earlier Zero announced what fans have been begging for: DC fast charging is finally coming to the S and DS lines of high-end Zeros, likely as an option.
Zero Motorcycles Adds DC Charging Option In 2027
As mentioned earlier, Zero has confirmed it is adding available NACS and CCS charging, probably in late 2027. Better yet, you’ll be able to retrofit your Zero dating back to 2022—just as you can with Zero’s current AC 12.6 kW Rapid Charger.
Although technical details haven’t been announced yet, it is widely expected that the new DC fast-charging module will occupy the same frunk space as the existing optional Rapid Charger.
Although Zero hasn’t announced a peak charging speed for the upcoming DC fast charger yet, it has stated it will charge from 20% to 80% in 30 minutes.
Given that current Zeros have air-cooled batteries and a nominal voltage of approximately 102 volts, I’m guessing the peak speed probably won’t exceed 20 kW, if that. But in my opinion, that’s okay. It’s more about having additional charging flexibility than raw speed.
So, for Zero enthusiasts, 2027 is shaping up to potentially be the most exciting year yet. Happy anniversary to Zero, and here’s to the next 20!
And for you regular viewers: yes, my 2020 Zero SR/F is back on the road! Look for a full update, including a 30,000-mile review, coming to EV Rider soon.