Summary
- Complimentary NACS adapter for Hyundai EVs at Tesla Superchargers in early 2025
- Eligibility for adapter includes all U.S.-market Hyundai EVs
- Genesis luxury brand also participating in the program
- 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 has NACS port, needs adapter for max charging rate
- Issue of adapters also applies to other brands like Kia and Genesis in opposite direction
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Hyundai has announced that it will be providing complimentary adapters for its electric vehicles (EVs) to access Tesla Superchargers. The adapters will be available starting in the first quarter of 2025, with details, instructions, and terms and conditions yet to be revealed. Eligibility for the adapters is open to owners or leasers of Hyundai EVs by January 31, 2025, and participants in the program will receive the NACS adapter with shipping included. The NACS adapter is required for Hyundai EVs to access Tesla Superchargers and charge at their maximum rate.
The eligibility list for the complimentary adapters includes all U.S.-market Hyundai EVs, regardless of model year. The list includes the Hyundai Kona Electric, Hyundai Ioniq Electric, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Hyundai Ioniq 5 N, and Hyundai Ioniq 6. Hyundai’s luxury brand, Genesis, will also be included in the program, with details set to be revealed in early 2025. This offering from Hyundai is different from its corporate cousin, Kia, which is only offering NACS-to-CCS adapters for specific models delivered after September 4, 2024.
The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 lineup features a NACS port, making it the first mass-market, non-Tesla vehicle to do so. However, the Ioniq 5 N model remains built in South Korea and does not have a NACS port. The upcoming 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 will also feature a NACS port, rather than a CCS port. The Kia EV6 and the Genesis Electrified GV70 will also have native NACS ports and U.S. assembly, with improvements such as a larger battery pack for increased range.
Despite the availability of NACS ports on Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis EV models, these vehicles will charge slower when using a NACS adapter at Tesla Superchargers compared to using a CCS adapter. This limitation is due to the Supercharger network, which is expected to be upgraded with V4 Cabinets in 2025 to support full-rate charging for 800-volt EVs. The goal of offering complimentary adapters is to facilitate ease of charging for EV owners and support the transition towards a standardized connection method among different manufacturers.
The adapter issue highlights the importance of standardization and compatibility within the EV charging infrastructure. While Hyundai and other automakers are working to provide solutions for compatibility with different charging networks, there may be temporary inconveniences for drivers needing to use multiple adapters. Ultimately, the industry is moving towards a future where EV charging will be more seamless and universal, benefiting both consumers and the overall adoption of electric vehicles.
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