The Korean auto giant announced the news last year and the new adapters were set to arrive this month
The Tesla Supercharger can now be accessed by Kia EV owners via a dedicated adapter. With this, Kia joins the long list of carmakers who have made their EVs compatible with the dense Tesla charging network across North America. It is established that the Tesla Supercharger network is among the most reliable out there. From the beginning, the American EV giant focused heavily on ensuring the best experience for EV owners when it comes to the charging infrastructure. That is paying off now!

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Kia EV Owners Can Use Tesla Supercharger
The latest reports mention that Kia is in the process of shipping out NACS (North American Charging Sytem) adapters to its dealers. This will allow access to the widespread Tesla Supercharger network. As soon as the adapters mark their presence at the dealerships, Kia EV owners will be notified. Depending on the car they own, either they will be eligible for free adapters or there will be a reasonable cost to purchase them.
To be specific, the recent EV6 and EV9 owners will get these free of charge. However, customers who bought EVs prior to September 2024 will need to buy them. While we don’t know the exact price of these adapters just yet, a Kia spokesperson has claimed that they will be “affordably priced”. In general, the Tesla NACS adapters retail in the vicinity of $200 in the U.S. Hence, you can get an idea of what they will sell for.
It is also interesting to note that many of the latest EVs from non-Tesla car marques are already coming with the NACS port from the factory. It has, sort of, become the norm at least in North America. These are much smaller and compact to use in comparison to the CCS (Combined Charging System) plug which many car companies use otherwise. Going forward, the 2025 Kia models will have it from the factory as standard.

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Learn Electric Cars Says
Tesla’s Supercharger network is the best in the industry. That has led many car companies to partner with them in recent years. This collaboration aims to make electric cars more popular by reducing range anxiety. With more charging stations available, EV owners will have greater peace of mind, which should drive EV adoption. This increased access to charging infrastructure could positively impact the sales of Kia EVs.