Hyundai joins Tesla charging network in an effort to ease consumer concerns

Charging station availability was the top barrier for EV adoption in Q4, J.D. Power says. (2 min. read)

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Ash Savage
March 26, 2025

Hyundai $HYMTF ( ▲ 3.04% ) is the latest automaker tapping into the Tesla $TSLA ( ▲ 9.8% ) Supercharger network to reduce consumers’ EV hesitancy.

Driving the news: A handful of Hyundai’s EV models are now compatible with 20,000 Tesla Superchargers across North America through the use of a Hyundai-designed North American Charging Standard (NACS) adapter. 

  • Hyundai said the NACS adapter is intended for its KONA Electric, IONIQ Electric, IONIQ 5, IONIQ 6, and 2025 IONIQ 5 N models.

  • Complimentary adapters are being offered to consumers who purchased or leased their EV on or before Jan. 31, 2025.

  • And emails outlining how to redeem the adapter are set to go out on April 7.

According to Hyundai: this move offers EV owners two things: convenience and peace of mind.

What they’re saying: “This move improves the public charging experience by giving our customers even more choice. It's a vital part of our commitment to ease America's transition to electric vehicle ownership,” Olabisi Boyle, senior vice president of product planning and mobility strategy with Hyundai Motor North America, said in a statement.

Between the lines: Hyundai is now one of many automakers using the Tesla network to boost charging station availability—which was the top barrier for EV adoption in Q4, according to J.D. Power’s E-Vision Intelligence Report from February.

  • Charging station availability was the top barrier (51%)—followed by time required to charge (49%) and limited driving distance per charge (47%), according to the report.

Looking ahead: Hyundai says its “new and significantly upgraded” EVs will come with built-in NACS ports—eliminating the adapter hassle and making EV ownership more seamless. 

Bottom line: Hyundai’s move is a win for EV owners and potential buyers—but execution will determine its true impact on brand loyalty.

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