Kia said it has enabled owners of its EV6, EV9, and Niro electric vehicles in the United States to access more than 21,500 Tesla Superchargers through its Kia Access app, expanding total DC fast charger availability to approximately 40,000 across the country.
The expansion follows Kia’s adoption of the North American Charging Standard (NACS) and represents an 80% increase in the number of fast chargers available to its customers. The automaker has begun offering NACS adapters at dealerships, allowing older Kia EVs to connect to Tesla’s charging infrastructure.
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Buyers of the EV6 or EV9 who purchased their vehicles after Sept. 4, 2024, will receive a complimentary adapter, while other customers can obtain one through a dealership. Kia said NACS ports will be included as standard equipment in future models, beginning with the current EV6 and the 2026 EV9.
Access to Tesla Superchargers requires drivers to enroll in the Kia Charge Pass program via the Kia Access app, which also provides charger location, availability, pricing, and navigation. Some vehicles may need a software update to support the new feature. In a statement, Kia noted that “Over-the-Air features and updates may require an additional cost and may vary by model, model year, and trim level.”
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Supercharger access was initially expected to roll out on Jan. 15, 2025, but was delayed to the first quarter of 2025 without a disclosed reason.
“Kia is committed to an exceptional ownership experience and expanding the network of available DC fast chargers to our EV customers is an important component,” said Seungkyu Yoon, CEO and President of Kia North America.
Kia joins a growing list of automakers—including Ford, General Motors, Volvo, Honda and Polestar—that have announced compatibility with Tesla’s Supercharger network following the opening of its NACS to other EV manufacturers.
