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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.
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