Kia Gain Access to Tesla Superchargers After Hyundai’s Update

Kia owners have recently discovered that they can once again charge their vehicles at Tesla Superchargers, following Hyundai’s official access to the network announced today.

This development marks a significant step in Kia’s ongoing efforts to integrate into the widely recognized and highly rated Tesla Supercharger network, especially as more electric vehicle (EV) brands transition to the North American Charging Standard (NACS).

Initially, Kia announced plans for Supercharger access in January, but this was postponed until spring. Despite this delay, reports indicated that Hyundai-branded vehicles, which share the same E-GMP platform and components as Kia models, were successfully charging at Tesla stations.

Kia owners have once again attempted to connect their vehicles to Superchargers

Kia owners even found a workaround, initially spoofing their vehicles as Hyundai models to access the Superchargers, but this loophole was short-lived.

Now, with Hyundai’s recent integration into Tesla’s network and the shipment of NACS adapters to its customers, Kia owners have once again attempted to connect their vehicles to Superchargers—and this time, it appears to be working flawlessly.

Unlike the previous workaround, drivers can use the Tesla app just as they would with any other compatible vehicle, though they will still require an adapter, either the official Kia version or a third-party option.

Alternatively, the upcoming 2025 Kia EV6 will come with a native NACS port, although these models have yet to be delivered to customers.

As Kia hinted that Supercharger access would be finalized “in the back half of this quarter,” and with the end of the quarter just days away, an official announcement from the automaker is eagerly anticipated.

Industry insiders suggest that this could pave the way for broader adoption of NACS across Kia’s lineup, further solidifying the brand’s presence in the growing EV market.