While the 2025 Ioniq 5 has become the first electric vehicle that isn’t made by Tesla to come with a built-in NACS port, allowing it to connect directly to Superchargers, Hyundai is also sharing some exciting news for the owners of its other electric models.
Free Tesla Adapter for Hyundai EV Owners
Hyundai has just revealed that all current owners of its electric vehicles will get a complimentary Tesla adapter. This will let them use the over 20,000 Supercharger stations across the US. These adapters are similar to the Lectron Tesla Supercharger NACS to CCS adapter available on Amazon, meaning Hyundai is effectively saving its EV owners $160 that they would have needed to spend to benefit from Tesla’s opening of its Supercharger network to Hyundai and Kia electric cars.
Expanding Options for Kia EVs
Interestingly, it was a Kia EV6 and a Hyundai Ioniq 5 that were the first non-Tesla cars seen using Superchargers with the native NACS ports. Therefore, it’s likely that these adapters will also work for Kia EVs, or there might be an announcement soon about a similar free NACS adapter for Kia vehicles.
Hyundai’s Growth in the EV Market
The South Korean company has been rapidly increasing its EV sales in the US, now ranking as the second-largest electric vehicle producer after Tesla. This growth is fueled by their advanced 800V powertrain, offering fast charging, efficient long-range drivetrains, and competitive pricing.
The free Tesla NACS adapters are set to begin shipping to Hyundai and Genesis electric vehicle owners in the US in early 2025. The Senior Vice President of Product Planning and Mobility Strategy at Hyundai North America emphasized that more electric vehicles with native NACS ports are coming soon:
“To speed up EV adoption, we have started by hearing feedback from our current customers. These adapters will make DC fast-charging easier for our existing owners. Also, the NACS port on new models like the upcoming Ioniq 9, along with upgrades to our digital charging system, will improve the experience for future EV users. Our aim is to make the switch to electric as smooth as possible.”
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