In a significant development for electric vehicle (EV) owners, Hyundai announced on Tuesday that its electric models can now access over 20,000 Tesla Supercharging stations across the United States. This move marks a pivotal moment for Hyundai EV owners, making charging more convenient and accessible than ever before. The automaker has confirmed that customers who purchased or leased their EVs by January 31 are eligible to receive a complimentary adapter necessary for utilizing Tesla’s charging network.
The recently updated 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 crossover is the first model from the brand to feature the Tesla-style charging port, known as the North American Charging Standard (NACS). Owners of this model have already been able to take advantage of the Supercharger network. However, Hyundai is expanding this capability to include older models that still utilize the Combined Charging System (CCS) port.
As of Tuesday, drivers of the Kona Electric, Ioniq 6, pre-2025 Ioniq 5, Ioniq 5 N, and the original Ioniq hatchback can now plug into Superchargers, provided they obtain the NACS-to-CCS adapter. Hyundai will begin distributing these complimentary adapters to eligible customers starting the week of April 1. To receive the adapter, customers must have an active MyHyundai.com account and opt-in for email notifications. A Hyundai spokesperson has also mentioned that NACS adapters will be available for purchase in the future for those who may not qualify for the free offer.
The transition to Tesla’s charging standard is a crucial development for the U.S. EV market. Tesla Superchargers are known for their reliability and ease of use, characteristics that many other charging networks often lack. Historically, access to these Superchargers was limited to Tesla owners, but the company is now gradually opening its network to other automakers. This access is being facilitated through the use of adapters and the incorporation of the NACS port into new vehicles, similar to the design seen in all Tesla models.
Hyundai is leading the charge in this transition, with plans to roll out several models from Hyundai, Genesis, and Kia equipped with native NACS ports. Other manufacturers, including Ford, Rivian, General Motors, Volvo, Polestar, Nissan, Lucid, and Mercedes-Benz, have also gained access to the Supercharger network, with more expected to follow suit.
