Kia, Honda, and Acura EVs to Gain Tesla Supercharger Access with Delays and Workarounds
Kia's access is delayed until spring, while Honda and Acura announce spring rollout with adapters; some Kia owners find unofficial charging methods.
- Kia's planned Tesla Supercharger access for January 15 has been postponed to spring, causing delays for owners expecting official support.
- Honda and Acura announced their EVs, including the Prologue and ZDX, will gain Tesla Supercharger access this spring via certified adapters.
- Unofficial workarounds have allowed some Kia EV6 owners to charge at Superchargers using third-party adapters and by registering their vehicles as Hyundai models in the Tesla app.
- Charging speeds for Kia and Hyundai models on Tesla's V3 Superchargers are limited due to incompatibility with 800V charging systems, resulting in slower performance.
- The rollout of Tesla Supercharger access for non-Tesla brands has faced logistical challenges, including a chaotic transition to the NACS standard and delays for multiple automakers.