Kia America to Offer North American Charging Standard (NACS) Adapters in Early 2025

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Adapters will vastly increase charger availability to Kia EV clients

Present and up to date EV6 and EV9 clients will obtain free NACS adapter in coming months
Kia EV6 and EV9 clients could have entry to greater than 16,500¹ NACS DC quick chargers throughout america in January 2025

Kia America will quickly supply North American Charging Normal (NACS) adapters for its award-winning EV6 and EV9 automobiles. Clients who take supply of a brand new 2024 or 2025 Kia EV9 or 2024 Kia EV6 from September 4, 2024, and later, will obtain an adapter freed from cost that may permit them entry to greater than 16,500 NACS DC quick chargers within the U.S. Buyer supply of the free adapters is anticipated to happen in early 2025². Kia EV6, EV9 and Niro EV clients who took supply previous to September 4, 2024, could have the chance to buy an adapter from a certified Kia supplier at a later date. Entry to the DC quick chargers is deliberate for January 15, 2025.

“As a leader in electrified mobility, it’s important Kia provide our EV customers the best ownership experience possible, and offering NACS adapters is a great way to open up a vast number of charge points across North America, expanding Kia-accessible DC charge points by more than 83 percent,” mentioned Eric Watson, VP, Gross sales Operations, Kia America. “Kia EVs are known for their range, with the EV6 RWD Light Long Range traveling an EPA-estimated 310 miles³ on a full charge. Now, with access to this sprawling network of DC fast chargers, our EV owners can feel even more confident in their ability to reach far-flung destinations on electricity.”

Three kinds of NACS adapters will probably be obtainable: NACS to CCS1, CCS1 to NACS and J1772 to NACS. NACS to CCS1 permits present Kia EVs to DC quick cost. The CCS1 coupler to NACS port permits NACS-equipped Kia EVs to cost on present CCS DC chargers, whereas the J1772 to NACS adapter permits NACS-equipped Kia EVs to AC-charge on present Degree 2 chargers.

To maximise comfort, in early 2025 Kia EV house owners could have entry and the power to pay for charging by way of the Kia Entry⁴ app as soon as a car software program improve⁵ is accomplished. Kia EV house owners will be capable to search, find and navigate to obtainable cost factors via their EV infotainment display and on their appropriate sensible cellphone gadgets, together with charger availability, standing and pricing.

1 NACS port depend supply: U.S. Division of Power Various Gasoline Information Middle (AFDC), for U.S. solely, September 2024

2 Based mostly on obtainable provide

3 Based mostly on EPA estimates of a 2024 Kia EV6 RWD Gentle Lengthy Vary mannequin on a full battery cost. Precise vary will differ with choices, driving situations, driving habits, car upkeep, charging observe, battery age, climate, temperature and your car’s situation. Battery capability will lower with time and use. For extra info on vary, please see www.fueleconomy.gov

4 Buy/lease of sure 2025 and newer Kia automobiles with Kia Join features a complimentary 3-year subscription to the Kia Join Final package deal, ranging from new car retail sale/lease date as recorded by the supplier. Use of Kia Join is topic to settlement to the Kia Join Privateness Coverage (obtainable at house owners.kia.com/us/en/privacy-policy.html) and Phrases of Service (obtainable at house owners.kia.com/us/en/terms-of-service.html). Kia Join options could differ by mannequin, mannequin 12 months, and trim stage. Options, specs, and costs are topic to alter. Kia Join could presently be unavailable for Mannequin 12 months 2022 and newer automobiles offered or bought in Massachusetts.

5 Not all automobiles would require a software program replace. Over-the-Air options and updates could require a further value and will differ by mannequin, mannequin 12 months, and trim stage. Options, specs, and costs are topic to alter. Kia Join subscription is required and Kia Join phrases and situations apply. See supplier for 2019-2024 MY Niro EV software program upgrades.

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