Starting in early 2025, Hyundai will allow buyers or leasers of select electric vehicles (EVs) to request a free North American Charging Standard (NACS) charging adapter for Tesla Superchargers through the MyHyundai owner portal.

Eligible models for this initiative include the 2024 and earlier versions of the Kona Electric, Ioniq hatchback, Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6, and the 2025 Ioniq 5 N and Kona Electric.

Hyundai's luxury brand, Genesis, will also participate in this adapter program, with further details expected to be announced in 2024.

This move signifies Hyundai's shift away from the Combined Charging System (CCS) ports that have been standard for most non-Tesla EVs.

While the charging time differences between CCS and NACS for Hyundai vehicles are minimal, Tesla's Supercharger stations are often viewed as more reliable and strategically located for long-distance travel.

Olabisi Boyle, Hyundai's senior vice president, highlighted that this initiative aims to enhance the convenience of DC fast-charging for current EV owners and improve their overall experience.

Hyundai's transition to NACS aligns with a broader industry trend towards establishing a universal charging standard, which is crucial for increasing EV adoption.

The shift to support NACS has gained traction since major automakers like Ford and GM announced their plans to adopt this technology and provide adapters for existing EV owners.

Despite the rollout of these adapters, many non-Tesla customers are still waiting for their adapters, as some manufacturers have begun shipping them recently.

In contrast to Hyundai's free adapter offering, General Motors is selling adapters to its EV drivers, while Ford has also provided them for free.

For those who forget to request the adapter or lose it, Hyundai will make them available for purchase at dealerships in the future.

Hyundai reported a record sales month in November 2024, with IONIQ 5 sales more than doubling, indicating strong demand for their EVs as the market increasingly shifts towards electric vehicles.