Even Owners Of Older Hyundai EVs Can Soon Get A Free Tesla Supercharger Adapter

As the rollout of Tesla Supercharger access to non-Tesla EVs continues, it’s clear that every automaker has a slightly different way of doing things. Ford set a precedent by offering free NACS adapters to Mustang Mach-E, F-150 Lightning, and E-Transit owners, while GM is taking a different approach and selling adapters to drivers of its EVs. Hyundai’s taken its time to roll out Tesla Supercharger compatibility, but it seems like it’s worth the wait. All current CCS-equipped Hyundai electric vehicle owners, including those with the entry-level Kona Electric and the original Ioniq Electric hatchback, can get free Tesla Supercharger adapters next year.

Yeah, while a handful of other automakers are supporting Tesla Supercharging for models still in production, Hyundai is going even further back than that and will support its first EV sold in America. At some point in the first quarter of 2025, even owners of 2017 to 2022 Ioniq Electric hatchbacks will be able to order a free adapter and plug into V3 and V4 Supercharger stations. This opens up more than 20,000 DC fast chargers across America to Hyundai owners, although weirdly, those with Kona Electrics and 2017-2022 Ioniq EVs might benefit more than those with Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 EVs.

See, Tesla’s current Supercharger stations are all 480-volt stations, meaning that for the 358-volt Kona Electric, plugging in should be a direct connection. However, the Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 both feature 800-volt architectures, and vehicles with 800-volt architectures usually don’t see the best charging speeds on voltage-limited chargers, and InsideEVs has already reported that an Ioniq 5 will be limited to a peak charging speed of 135 kW when using a Tesla Supercharger. That’s substantially less current than the 257 kW an Ioniq 5 can pull out of a capable CCS DC fast charger, so owners of the cheapest Hyundai EV will likely see the least discrepancy in output from a Tesla Supercharger compared to a CCS DC fast charger.

It’s also worth noting that non-N 2025 Ioniq 5 models will come with a NACS port built into the car, so charging through a CCS DC fast charger will require an adapter. However, a CCS adapter is included with these cars, meaning that everything most people need will already be on hand as soon as they get the keys. Still, if you’ve purchased or leased an electric Hyundai with a CCS port before Jan. 31, 2025, Hyundai will send you an adapter for free, and it’ll cover the postage. You’ll have to order it through the MyHyundai portal, but it shouldn’t cost you anything. Beyond that, Hyundai states that additional adapters can be purchased at dealerships, although no price has been given.

Here at The Autopian, we’re all for automakers continuing to support their older cars, and the fact that every electric Hyundai will soon be able to plug into a Tesla Supercharger feels like something worth getting excited about. Most of us don’t have the cash to splash on a brand new EV, so it’s great to hear that you can buy an Ioniq Electric for less than $13,000 and soon get Tesla Supercharger access. Moreover, if you already have an older Hyundai EV and don’t want to give it up, this whole situation feels like your lucky day.

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