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  • Kia EV6 and EV9 Owners Get Free Tesla Supercharger Access Update

    Kia EV6 and EV9 Owners Get Free Tesla Supercharger Access Update

    Kia has informed some of its EV customers in the US about the future access to Tesla Superchargers. Last year, they announced that owners of the latest EV6 and EV9 models would be able to utilize over 16,500 North American Charging Standard (NACS) DC fast chargers across the nation. This was originally set to begin on January 15th, but a last-minute announcement revealed a delay, without any explanation for the hold-up.

    Notifications for Free Adapters

    Recently, many customers of the EV6 and EV9 received messages from Kia saying their complimentary NACS adapter is ready to be shipped. Those who successfully ordered this free accessory were informed that it should arrive in about 14 days. In the same email from Kia Customer Service, owners were advised that they would have access to the NACS-compatible DC fast charger network “sometime in March 2025.” Although no specific date has been given, this timeline is more precise than the previous estimate of “the first quarter of 2025.”

    Access Through Kia App

    Kia has told EV6 and EV9 drivers to watch for another notification when the charging network is available through the Kia Access app. The free NACS adapter is currently only available for individuals who bought a 2024 Kia EV6, a 2024 Kia EV9, or a 2025 Kia EV9 starting from September 4, 2024. However, other owners in the US will have the option to buy the official accessory from Kia dealers in the future. Furthermore, the 2025 Kia EV6 and the newest version of the Kia EV9 will include a NACS port as a standard feature.

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  • Kia Delays Tesla Supercharger Access for EV6 and EV9

    Kia Delays Tesla Supercharger Access for EV6 and EV9

    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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