Kia has pushed back the availability of DC fast chargers for customers in North America. Last year, the company mentioned that owners of the EV6 and EV9 electric vehicles would soon have access to over 16,500 North American Charging Standard (NACS) DC fast chargers across the US, including Tesla’s Superchargers.
New Timeline for Charger Access
Originally, in a press release from September, Kia stated that US customers would start utilizing these chargers from January 15th. However, on January 14th, the company announced a delay without providing a reason. The updated press release now indicates that customers will gain access sometime in “the first quarter of 2025,” meaning the delay could last until as late as March 31st.
Adapters Still Pending
Additionally, some Kia owners are still waiting for their complimentary NACS adapters, which are scheduled to ship in early 2025. These adapters will be sent to any US customer who bought a 2024 Kia EV6, a 2024 Kia EV9, or a 2025 Kia EV9 from September 4th, 2024. If you purchased a Kia EV6 or EV9 before this date, you’ll have the option to buy an adapter from a Kia dealer at a later time; the specific date has not yet been revealed. The upcoming 2025 Kia EV6 and the revised version of the 2025 Kia EV9 will be equipped with a native NACS port.
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