Kia has announced that starting on January 15, 2024, its EV owners will gain access to over 16,500 Tesla Superchargers across the U.S.

In a significant development for electric vehicle (EV) owners, Kia has announced that its electric vehicles will gain access to Tesla's extensive

Kia announced that its electric vehicle owners would soon tap into Teslas expansive Supercharger network across the U.S. and Canada. The automaker is providing free NACS adapters for the EV6, EV9, and Niro EV,

Kia EVs in the United States will gain access to the Tesla Supercharger network on January 15, 2025. Some EV6 and EV9 owners will get a free charging adapter, but others will have to pay for it. Kia will sell three adapter types.

The automaker will supply purchasers of its EV6 and EV9 with adapters that will open access to more than 16,500 DC charge points.

Non-Tesla EV drivers now have more charging options, starting with Ford, Rivian, and GM. Here's the full list, who's getting access next, and how this major industry shift came about.

The iconic automaker announced the significant step on Sept. 18 as part of GM’s broader effort to enhance charging options for current and future electric vehicle (EV) drivers, ensuring fast and convenient nationwide charging.

EV owners of GM vehicles like the Chevrolet Silverado EV and Cadillac Lyriq will now officially have access to Tesla’s Superchargers.

These EVs will soon gain access to Tesla's Supercharger network, and other charging networks will also adopt the NACS plug.