Now Kia EVs can use Tesla’s Superchargers

is a news writer fond of the electric vehicle lifestyle and things that plug in via USB-C. He spent over 15 years in IT support before joining The Verge. Kia is the latest automaker to be granted Tesla Supercharger access, allowing owners of the company’s EVs to connect to over 21,500 stalls across North America. Kia EVs were originally supposed to get access to Superchargers in January, but it was delayed until March, and now it has finally gone through. The news comes as Kia announced a refreshed Kia EV6 model for 2025 this week, which will come standard with a Tesla-style NACS port. Kia will also include the port on the upcoming 2026 EV9 three-row SUV. Owners of current EV6, EV9, and Niro EV models can use a CCS1-to-NACS adapter, which can be purchased from Kia dealers. Meanwhile, Kia’s sister company Hyundai was granted Supercharger access in December, and owners of the Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 were offered free adapters, too. Kia owners can navigate to Tesla Superchargers and check ... Read full article.