Tesla Adapter for Hyundai EVs Set to Arrive Soon – Get Ready!
Hyundai electric vehicles have now been granted entry into the Tesla Supercharger network. Here’s what drivers need to do to get their complimentary adapter.
- On Tuesday, Hyundai announced that its electric vehicles now have access to the Tesla Supercharger network.
- Hyundai has announced that customers who purchased or leased an electric vehicle by January 31 will receive the adapter needed to use Tesla charging stations at no cost.
- The car company states that they will offer adapters for sale at some point in the future.
Getting charged up on-the-go just became much more convenient for Hyundai’s electric vehicle owners in the United States. The company revealed on Tuesday that their EVs are now able to access more than 20,000 Tesla Supercharger locations across the country. Soon, these compatible owners will receive the necessary adapters to make this possible.
Let's clarify something right from the start. The newly updated 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 The crossover is the brand's initial electric vehicle equipped with a Tesla-style charging port—commonly referred to as the North American Charging System (NACS) —incorporated seamlessly. Owners and lessees of that particular model possess have had the opportunity to visit Superchargers .
Currently, this benefit is being extended to older Hyundai electric vehicles that still utilize the Combined Charging System (CCS) port—the former standard that numerous car manufacturers are swiftly transitioning away from in favor of NACS.
Conductors of the Kona Electric, Ioniq 6 , pre-2025 Ioniq 5, Ioniq 5 N And now, the original Ioniq hatchback can use Superchargers from this Tuesday—but only after obtaining their NACS-to-CCS adapter. Hyundai has announced that customers who purchased or leased a CCS-equipped electric vehicle on or before January 31 are eligible to receive an official manufacturer-approved adapter at no cost. Therefore, beginning the week of April 1, keep an eye out for an email containing detailed instructions on claiming your complimentary adapter.
To receive this email, you must have a current MyHyundai.com owner’s account and agree to subscribe to their emails. According to a spokesperson from Hyundai, InsideEVs NACS adapters will also be accessible for buying at a future time.
The continuous shift towards adopting Tesla's charging connector protocol represents a significant development for the electric vehicle industry in the United States. Superchargers are plentiful, dependable, and user-friendly—attributes often lacking in numerous alternative networks. However, traditionally, these benefits were exclusive to Tesla owners. Now, Tesla is progressively opening up its restricted ecosystem. Automakers are initially achieving this through adapters and will ultimately integrate the NACS port directly into their vehicles, similar to how all Teslas are equipped.
The transformation is still in its initial phases, but the Hyundai Motor Group is outpacing its competitors. In the near future, it will likely possess multiple Hyundai, Genesis, and Kia electric vehicles on the roads equipped with native NACS connectors . Lucid also boasts a vehicle equipped with NACS on the road: the Gravity SUV .
Multiple car manufacturers can use the Supercharger network including Ford, Rivian, General Motors, Volvo, Polestar, Nissan, Lucid, and Mercedes-Benz. More companies will be added in the future. that list soon.
Have information regarding the electric vehicle industry or the shift to NACS charging stations? Reach out to the author: Tim.Levin@InsideEVs.com
We Think You'll Enjoy...
- The Volkswagen ID. Buzz Attracts Crowds
- The New Tesla Model Y Excels, but There’s an Elon Issue.
- The 2025 Cadillac Optiq Strikes the Perfect Balance
- Smart’s #5 Electric Vehicle Tackles Tesla With 400 KW Charging
- Electric Vehicle Sales Increased in February, but Tesla Continues Its Decline
- Soon, Honda and Acura Electric Vehicle owners will have access to Tesla Superchargers.