Hyundai's EV Boost: Free Tesla Charging Adapters for Older Models

Starting next year, Hyundai is giving away free adapters to EV owners. This isn't just any adapter – it's the NACS adapter, which lets you charge your Hyundai at Tesla Supercharger stations! But who gets this freebie? It's for those who bought select models like the 2024 Kona Electric, Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6, and even some older Ioniq hatchbacks. If you bought one of these before January 31, 2025, you're in luck. You can grab your adapter from the MyHyundai owner site. Kia, Hyundai's sibling brand, is also joining in on this, offering the same perk. Why the sudden generosity? Well, the US government has made NACS an open industry standard. This means lots of chargers across North America will use it. So, future Hyundai models won't need these adapters; they're switching to NACS already. The 2025 Ioniq 5 will be the first to enjoy this convenience. You might be wondering, why's this a big deal? Hyundai's been climbing the EV sales chart, coming in second only to Tesla in North America. They've got a range of models like the Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 crossovers, and the Kona Electric SUV. Over at Kia, you'll find the EV6 crossover, EV9 SUV, and the Niro EV. But hold on, what about older models? Tesla plans to enable charging for these CCS-based models once the adapter is in use. So, it's a win-win for Hyundai and its customers!