Summary
- Honda and Acura electric vehicles will use Tesla Supercharger stations starting this spring
- Honda and Acura EV owners will receive adapters for Tesla’s NACS connectors
- Honda’s Prologue and Acura ZDX SUVs are based on GM architectures manufactured by GM
- Other brands like Mercedes-Benz, Kia, and Volkswagen will also add Supercharger access
- Honda is developing its own EV models with native NACS ports, supported by the Ionna DC fast-charging network
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Honda and Acura electric vehicles will soon be able to utilize Tesla Supercharger stations through the use of adapters that allow Tesla’s NACS connectors to plug into their CCS-equipped vehicles. The details of how these adapters will be distributed or the cost associated with them were not specified by Honda. The delay in providing access to Supercharger stations for Honda and Acura EV owners was attributed to the fact that the vehicles are based on General Motors architectures and are manufactured by GM, but Honda manages charging independently.
In addition to Honda and Acura, other brands are also expected to add Supercharger access in the near future. Mercedes-Benz is set to open Supercharger access in February, while Kia and Volkswagen will follow later in the year. Brands such as BMW, Genesis, Lucid, and JLR (Jaguar and Land Rover) are listed as “coming soon” on Tesla’s website, but specific timing has not been confirmed. This expansion of Supercharger access is expected to accommodate a growing number of Honda and Acura EVs being developed in-house and built in Ohio.
Honda is also part of the Ionna DC fast-charging network, which will provide both CCS and NACS connectors. The automaker announced that four Ionna charging sites, called “Rechargeries,” are currently in beta testing, with construction underway for a fifth site. This network, in conjunction with Supercharger access, will support the increasing number of Honda and Acura EVs being produced at Honda’s U.S. manufacturing facilities. The first of these will be the Acura RSX compact SUV launching in 2025, followed by the Honda 0 Series models in 2026, which will feature native NACS ports.
The move to provide Honda and Acura EVs with access to Tesla Supercharger stations is part of a broader effort by the automaker to expand the charging infrastructure for its electric vehicles. By partnering with Tesla’s Supercharger network and the Ionna DC fast-charging network, Honda aims to make charging more convenient and accessible for EV owners. The decision to offer these adapters to enable Supercharger access reflects a strategic approach to addressing the needs of electric vehicle owners and enhancing the overall EV ownership experience.
As the demand for electric vehicles continues to grow, automakers are investing in expanding their charging infrastructure to support the widespread adoption of EVs. By providing access to Tesla Supercharger stations, Honda and Acura are expanding the charging options available to their customers and ensuring that EV owners have a seamless charging experience. The collaboration between Honda and Tesla represents a key step in the evolution of the electric vehicle market, as more automakers work together to build a robust charging network that can support the transition to electric transportation.
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