Kia America is making a significant move to enhance the electric vehicle (EV) charging experience for its customers by adopting the North American Charging Standard (NACS). This transition will greatly expand charging accessibility for Kia EV owners across the United States.
Starting from September 4, 2024, customers who purchase a new 2025 or 2026 Kia EV9 or a 2026 Kia EV6 will receive a free NACS adapter. This adapter will allow these vehicles to access more than 16,500 NACS DC fast chargers throughout the country, effectively increasing the number of Kia-accessible DC charge points by over 80%.
The free NACS adapters are expected to be delivered to eligible customers in early 2025. It’s important to note that this offer is specifically for new purchases made on or after September 4, 2024. Customers who bought their Kia EV6, EV9, or Niro EV before this date will have the option to purchase an adapter from an authorized Kia dealer at a later time.
Kia plans to make three types of NACS adapters available:
- J1772 to NACS: Allows NACS-equipped Kia EVs to use AC charging on existing Level 2 chargers
- NACS to CCS1: Allows existing Kia EVs to use DC fast charging
- CCS1 to NACS: Enables NACS-equipped Kia EVs to charge on existing CCS DC chargers
The switch to NACS is part of a broader industry trend, with most automakers planning to adopt the NACS port for vehicles assembled in 2025 and beyond. This move towards a unified charging standard is expected to bolster the nation’s EV infrastructure and improve the overall charging experience for EV owners.
Kia EV owners will be able to access and pay for charging through the Kia Access app, which are planned for early 2025. The official date for Kia EVs to gain entry to Tesla Superchargers has been set for January 15, 2025.
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