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Hyundai and Kia EVs Spotted Testing Native NACS Ports at Michigan Supercharger

Camouflaged Ioniq 5 and EV6 vehicles suggest Hyundai and Kia could be ahead in NACS rollout schedule, targeting 2024 release.

  • Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 were seen charging with native NACS ports, not adapters, at a Michigan Supercharger.
  • This is the first public sighting of non-Tesla vehicles using native NACS ports, indicating advanced testing stages.
  • Hyundai confirmed the timeline to deliver NACS-equipped cars by the end of 2024, with adapters for existing users in early 2025.
  • The sighting supports Hyundai and Kia's commitment to transitioning from CCS to NACS connectors ahead of other automakers.
  • The vehicles were camouflaged, hinting at potential design updates coinciding with the new charging port integration.
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