Hyundai start sending its EV customers a free NACS adapter in Q1 2025, giving them access to Tesla’s network of 20,000 Superchargers.

Hyundai announced in late 2023 that it, and subsidiary Kia, would adopt Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS), joining a number of other automakers who had already made similar announcements. While the IONIQ 5 is the first non-Tesla EV that sports a factory-installed NACS port, the company is offering a free adapter to EV owners who purchased or leased their vehicle on or before January 31, 2025.

“To accelerate EV adoption, we started by listening to our current owners,” said Olabisi Boyle, senior vice president, product planning and mobility strategy, Hyundai Motor North America. “These adapters will make DC fast-charging more convenient for current owners. Plus, the NACS port on new models like the upcoming IONIQ 9[iii] along with improvements to our digital charging ecosystem, will further enhance the customer experience for future EV drivers. Our goal is to make the transition to electric seamless.”

The company has not released details on what customers must do to receive their free adapter, but says those details will be forthcoming in 2025 via HyundaiNews.com and other channels.