Hyundai just made a major announcement that could make life much easier for electric vehicle owners. The automaker is offering free Tesla Supercharger adapters to eligible Hyundai EV drivers, ensuring seamless access to Tesla's vast and reliable charging network, according to CleanTechnica.
This move is a game-changer, especially as the industry shifts to the North American Charging Standard (NACS). While Hyundai has already begun integrating the NACS port into its 2025 IONIQ 5 models, existing EV owners with CCS charging ports would have been left needing an adapter — until now.
So why does this matter for EV owners? EV charging infrastructure has been one of the biggest hurdles for many drivers making the switch from gas-powered cars. Tesla's Supercharger network is widely regarded as the most reliable and well-distributed in North America, making long-distance and regional travel much more convenient.
By providing these adapters for free, Hyundai is ensuring that its current EV owners can access over 20,000 Tesla Superchargers across the U.S. — a significant step toward making EV adoption easier.
Starting in the first quarter of 2025, Hyundai drivers who purchased or leased their EV on or before January 31, 2025, can request a free NACS adapter through the MyHyundai owner portal. Eligible models include: "2024 and earlier KONA Electric, IONIQ hatchback, IONIQ 5, and IONIQ 6" and "2025 models of the IONIQ 6, IONIQ 5, and KONA Electric."
Hyundai is also future-proofing its latest models by offering CCS adapters for those with built-in NACS ports. Interestingly, while Tesla's network is the most accessible, the CCS adapter currently enables faster charging — powering the 2025 IONIQ 5 from 10-80% in just 20 minutes, compared to 30 minutes on a Tesla Supercharger, according to CleanTechnica.
Hyundai says this initiative is part of its effort to "accelerate EV adoption" and make charging more convenient. "To accelerate EV adoption, we started by listening to our current owners," Olabisi Boyle, senior vice president of product planning and mobility strategy, said in a statement, according to Fox6.
Beyond Hyundai, Genesis, the company's luxury brand, will also gain access to the Tesla Supercharger network — another win for EV drivers looking for more fast-charging options.
"Our goal is to make the transition to electric seamless," Boyle continued.
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Cost 💰 With the industry shifting toward a single, standardized charging system, Hyundai's move helps eliminate a major barrier to EV adoption. Whether the company is doing this purely out of goodwill or good press, one thing is certain — Hyundai drivers now have a lot more charging freedom.
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