Hyundai Motor and Kia announced Thursday they will soon adopt Tesla's electric vehicle charging system, beginning in the fourth quarter of 2024 in the United States.
Hyundai and Kia join others like Ford and General Motors to integrate the Tesla charging ports, called North American Charging Standard, into their electric vehicles, allowing drivers to use any Tesla charging stations.
The charging tech has gained steam in recent months toward becoming a unified charging standard among electric vehicle makers.
"Our collaboration with Tesla marks another milestone in our commitment to delivering exceptional EV experiences to our customers," said José Muñoz, president and global COO of Hyundai.
Additionally, owners of current Hyundai and Kia electric vehicle models will be able to access Tesla Superchargers using adapters beginning in the first quarter of 2025.
Persons:
Tesla, José Muñoz, Mary Barra
Organizations:
Hyundai Motor, Kia, Hyundai, Ford, General Motors, South Korean, Hyundai EV
Locations:
United States, U.S, Canada, Mexico, North America