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After Ford CEO Jim Farley introduced that Ford EV drivers would acquire entry to Tesla Superchargers, there was a stampede of auto firms following go well with and saying the identical. Nevertheless, it appears none of that was pre-planned — no less than, not lengthy upfront — and it has taken time for various automakers to get their connectors so as and get their EV drivers entry to Tesla Superchargers. Kia is now the newest to get the job finished.
“Kia EV owners now have access to the more than 21,500 DC fast chargers within the Tesla Supercharger network. With more than 22,000 accessible DC fast chargers already online in other networks, Kia EV owners now can charge at more than 40,000 DC fast chargers, increasing convenience and reducing range anxiety,” Kia introduced immediately. “Kia EV customers that have Kia EVs with the standard NACS ports or Kia NACS adapters can now access the Tesla Supercharger network via the Kia Access1 app2. Additionally, customers can search, locate and navigate to available charging stations through their EV infotainment screen and on their compatible smart phone devices, including charger availability, status and pricing. Enrollment to the charging program will be available through the Kia Charge Pass program in the App.”
That sounds about as straightforward, helpful, and handy because it will get. It ought to make Kia EV drivers tremendous blissful as they extra simply make superfast charging stops on street journeys or round city and profit from the broad Supercharger community.
This grows the variety of quick charging stations Kia EV drivers can use by greater than 80%!
I’ve been pondering critically a couple of Kia EV6 (or Hyundai IONIQ 5) for a very long time now, and this definitely makes the choice extra interesting.
“Kia is committed to an exceptional ownership experience and expanding the network of available DC fast chargers to our EV customers is an important component to maintaining the brand’s leadership in electrified mobility,” mentioned Seungkyu (Sean) Yoon, President and CEO, Kia North America and Kia America. “Now, with access to the Tesla Supercharger network of DC fast chargers, our EV owners can feel even more confident in their decision to purchase or lease a fully electric Kia vehicle.” Certainly. That’s what it’s all about.
When you’ve been ready for this announcement to lastly get in an electrical Kia, right here you go — the time is now and you may get the advantage of handy, straightforward Tesla Supercharging in a Kia EV6, Kia EV9, or Kia Niro EV. Get pleasure from!
Oh, as a fast PSA: word that not non-Tesla EVs don’t get entry to all Tesla Superchargers. Older Superchargers should not set as much as assist non-Teslas. It appears Kia’s navigation and infotainment techniques ought to make it clear the place you possibly can Supercharge, however don’t assume {that a} Supercharger you drive by often or spot on the facet of a Wawa will certainly be appropriate. I want this was defined extra overtly and clearly to keep away from confusion, however I’ll no less than do my half right here. 😀
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