Electric vehicles from Honda and Acura are now compatible with Tesla's high-speed charging stations, known as Superchargers.
Honda and Acura electric vehicle (EV) owners can now expand their charging options, as these models can now use Tesla Superchargers. This is made possible by a new Honda-approved charging adapter, which costs $225 and is available for purchase at authorized Honda and Acura dealerships, as well as online through the Honda DreamShop.
The adapter, a NACS-to-CCS DC fast-charging adapter, connects the vehicle's CCS charging port to Tesla's proprietary NACS plug used on their Superchargers. This means that Honda Prologue and Acura ZDX owners can now access over 23,500 Tesla Superchargers nationwide.
To use Tesla Superchargers, owners must download and use the Tesla app to access the charging service. The app is essential for initiating charging sessions. This adapter is the only one that Honda has tested and approved for safe use with its electric vehicles, ensuring reliable, safe charging.
It's important to note that compatibility is currently exclusive to the Honda Prologue and Acura ZDX models. Using the adapter with other vehicles is not supported and may void the warranty if unapproved adapters are used.
Honda plans to build NACS ports into future models to eliminate the need for an adapter. By 2030, Honda aims to have fast-charging points available for both Honda and Acura drivers, providing approximately 100,000 fast-charging points across North America.
This development offers a significant convenience for Honda and Acura EV owners, addressing one of the major concerns for EV adoption—reliable, fast public charging infrastructure. The Tesla Supercharger network is the largest and fastest-charging network in the US, making this adapter a range-anxiety reducer for owners of these EVs.
In summary, the new Honda-approved NACS-to-CCS DC fast-charging adapter allows Honda Prologue and Acura ZDX EVs to charge at Tesla Superchargers, providing access to over 23,500 charging stations nationwide. The adapter costs $225 and is available for purchase at authorized Honda and Acura dealerships and online through the Honda DreamShop. To use Tesla Superchargers, owners must download and use the Tesla app. Honda plans to build NACS ports into future models to eliminate the need for an adapter.
- The expansion of charging options for Honda and Acura electric vehicle (EV) owners has been facilitated, as they can now use Tesla Superchargers, thanks to a new Honda-approved charging adapter.
- Electric vehicle owners can access over 23,500 Tesla Superchargers nationwide with the help of the new NACS-to-CCS DC fast-charging adapter.
- The Tesla app is essential for Honda Prologue and Acura ZDX owners to initiate charging sessions at Tesla Superchargers, as this is the only app supported for the use of the Honda-approved adapter.
- Future Honda and Acura models may not require an adapter for charging at Tesla Superchargers, as Honda plans to build NACS ports into these models by 2030, aiming to provide approximately 100,000 fast-charging points across North America.
