Hyundai’s major announcement could make life easier for electric vehicle owners
- Hyundai has made a major announcement for US EV drivers
- It’s all about fast charging for electric vehicles
- It is set to give car owners more ‘freedom’ across America
Published on Feb 17, 2025 at 4:23 PM (UTC+4)
by Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
Last updated on Feb 17, 2025 at 4:23 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
After ‘listening to current owners’, Hyundai has made a major announcement for US EV drivers centered around fast charging for electric vehicles.
The automaker is offering free Tesla Superchargers or North American Charging Standard (NACS) adapters to eligible EV owners.
That will open up Tesla’s extensive charging network.
It’s hoped that it will make the transition to electric ‘seamless’.
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Eligible Hyundai electric vehicles
Owners of select Hyundai EVs purchased or leased on or before January 31, 2025, can request a free adapter starting in the first quarter of 2025 via the MyHyundai portal.
According to the brand’s website, these models include the ‘2024 and earlier KONA Electric, IONIQ hatchback, IONIQ 5, and IONIQ 6″ and “2025 models of the IONIQ 6, IONIQ 5, and KONA Electric’.
The brand said it was also working to future-proof new models so they could take advantage of the network.
In fact, the 2025 Ioniq 5 and other future Hyundai EVs will come with native NACS ports, eliminating the need for an adapter.
US fast charging network
This move allows the brand’s EV owners enhanced charging access via 20,000 Tesla Superchargers across the US, addressing some serious concerns about charging infrastructure in North America.
While Tesla’s network is currently the most accessible, the South Korean brand notes that the Combined Charging System (CCS) charging is currently faster.
The standard for charging electric vehicles using a single plug can power the 2025 Ioniq 5 from 10-80 percent in 20 minutes compared to 30 minutes on a Supercharger.
The luxury brand, Genesis, will also gain access to the network, expanding fast charging options.
This aligns with the broader shift to NACS to give Hyundai drivers more freedom and reduce charging anxiety.
“To accelerate EV adoption, we started by listening to our current owners,” Olabisi Boyle, senior vice president of the brand said.
“These adapters will make DC fast-charging more convenient for current owners.
“Plus, the NACS port on new models like the upcoming IONIQ 9along with improvements to our digital charging ecosystem, will further enhance the customer experience for future EV car drivers.
“Our goal is to make the transition to electric seamless.”
London-based Amelia cut her journalistic teeth covering all things lifestyle, wellness, and luxury in the UK capital. Fast-forward a decade and the senior content writer and editor has put pen to paper for glossy magazines, busy newsrooms, and coveted brands. When her OOO is on from writing about cars and heading up on-site SEO you can find her spending quality time with her young family, in the gym, or exploring the city she loves.
