--- title: "Hyundai, Kia EVs Switching to NACS Charging Ports at the End of 2024" description: "Hyundai and Kia electric vehicles will gain NACS charging ports and Tesla Supercharger access at the end of 2024." date: "2023-10-05" modified: "2023-10-05" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/hyundai-kia-evs-switching-to-nacs-charging-ports-at-the-end-of-2024" categories: - "Car Tech" - "Electric Vehicles" - "Hyundai News" - "Kia News" - "News" - "News by Brand" tags: - "Electric Vehicle" - "Hyundai" - "Kia" --- # Hyundai, Kia EVs Switching to NACS Charging Ports at the End of 2024 ![]() Many legacy brands have already announced their [switch from the current CCS charging port in most electric cars to the NACS]() (North American Charging Standard) plug used by Tesla. Brands like GM, Ford, Jaguar Land Rover, and Mercedes-Benz have already switched or are in the process of. [Hyundai]() and Kia are now on that list, as the Korean brand just announced its electric vehicles will use NACS plugs in the U.S. by Q4 2024. The first new Hyundai EV to ship with NACS will likely be the Ioniq 7, but any Ioniq 5 or[ Ioniq 6]() built after Q4 2024 will get it too. Once Hyundai's EVs start shipping with NACS ports, customers will gain access to more than 12,000 Tesla Supercharger stations, nearly doubling the number of chargers its customers can use. Canadian customers will have to wait until the first half of 2025 to gain NACS and Supercharger access, though. ![]() **Hyundai Ioniq 6* | *Hyundai** ![]() **Hyundai Ioniq 5* | *Hyundai** Hyundai hasn't forgotten its existing CCS-equipped EV owners, either. Starting in Q1 2025, Hyundai will offer an adapter for current and future EV customers, which will enable them to use Superchargers. "Opening our Supercharging network to additional electric vehicles directly supports our mission to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy," said Rebecca Tinucci, senior director of Charging at Tesla. "We're proud to welcome Hyundai as the latest adopter of the North American Charging Standard." ![]() **Kia EV9* | *Kia** The same goes for Kia, as any of its EVs launched after Q4 2024 will gain NACS ports and Supercharger access. That means current Niro EV and EV6 owners, as well as future [EV9]() owners, will gain adapters in Q1 2025. According to Kia North America, once its cars are NACS-equipped, they will also gain the autopay convenience of Tesla's Superchargers, using the Kia Connect app. Hyundai didn't explicitly say whether it would have the same autopay functionality but it seems likely given the two brands use the same EV platforms. This switch to NACS will undoubtedly help Hyundai customers by giving them access to more charging stations. One of the biggest advantages of buying a Tesla over other EVs is its Supercharger network, so giving customers of other brands access will help increase EV adoption among traditional customers. This move also comes after Hyundai partnered with GM, BMW, and Mercedes to create a new North American charging network. *Got tips? Send 'em to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()