Honda and Acura electric vehicles set to acquire Tesla Supercharger network membership this summer
In a significant move, several major automakers are set to gain access to Tesla's extensive Supercharger network starting in 2025. This development is primarily due to the adoption of Tesla's North American Charging Standard (NACS) ports or the use of adapters.
Hyundai and Genesis have taken the lead in this transition. The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 was the first non-Tesla vehicle to feature a built-in NACS port. Genesis owners with vehicles purchased before January 31, 2025, received free NACS adapters, and future Genesis models will come with NACS ports standard.
BMW Group, including Mini and Rolls-Royce, have also planned to adopt NACS on their EVs in 2025, enabling Supercharger access from the same year. Kia's EV6 and EV9 models have gained compatibility with Tesla Superchargers through official adapters, and future models will include NACS ports. Jaguar Land Rover brands are working towards Supercharger compatibility, with adoption or adapter availability anticipated in 2025.
Tesla's network initially opened to non-Tesla CCS-enabled vehicles through pilot programs in Europe starting 2021. By 2025, expansions globally, including the US, Canada, Europe, China, South Korea, and Australia, will enable non-Tesla EV owners to access Superchargers. Typically, this access is facilitated through a Tesla app account, and adapters may be required, especially for vehicles lacking native NACS ports.
Honda and Acura are also joining the fray, integrating the NACS charging port directly into future EV models starting later this year. This integration does not imply any direct partnership with Tesla beyond Supercharger access. Customers will be notified via the HondaLink and Acura EV apps when the adapter becomes available, and the adapters will be available for purchase through their dealerships. However, Honda has not disclosed pricing for the adapter at this time.
It is worth noting that other automakers, including Ford, General Motors, Mercedes-Benz, Rivian, Polestar, and Nissan, have already secured access to Tesla's charging infrastructure. The apps will also help locate compatible Tesla Superchargers once access goes live.
Honda and Acura EV owners will have access to Tesla's Supercharger network starting summer 2025 in the United States and Canada, with the exact timeline for other participating automakers yet to be specified beyond being "soon."
[1] Tesla.com - Tesla Supercharger Network [2] Electrek.co - Tesla to open Supercharger network to non-Tesla electric cars starting in 2021 [3] GreenCarReports.com - Tesla Supercharger network to open to non-Tesla electric cars in 2021, starting with European pilots
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