Hyundai to Also Adopt Tesla’s NACS EV Chargers for Next-Gen Platform?

Isaiah Richard, Tech Times 23 June 2023, 09:06 pm

A new standard is rising to the occasion in this age of electrification, with the South Korean car manufacturing company, Hyundai Motor, considering the adaptation of Tesla's NACS EV charger. The news comes after the company's showcase during its Investor Day, where it also unveiled its next-generation EV platform.

However, it is not yet a confirmed integration as there are some considerations Hyundai needs to look into, particularly for what the Tesla Supercharger offers.

Hyundai is Considering Tesla's NACS EV Chargers for its Cars

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Hyundai President and CEO Jaehoon Chang

Hyundai's Investor Day brought massive details about its electrification plans for the future, but one of the most notable is its discussion about its plans to adopt Tesla's NACS EV chargers for its cars. According to CNBC, there is one area of concern for Hyundai, as it is still looking into Tesla's Superchargers if it would be enough to meet its high power requirements for charging.

As per Jaehoon Chang, Hyundai's president and CEO, the Supercharger does not offer higher rates for charging on its Supercharger locations, particularly that required of its EVs.

Still, this latest information only shows how there would be a massive step in standardizing EV ports and chargers for North America, and would not require users to stick to one brand for it. This initiative would also diminish the need for adapters whenever charging in different locations.

Will Hyundai Adopt it for its Next-Gen Platform?

The Investor Day showcase from Hyundai announced its next-generation platform that would uplift more of Hyundai's development of its clean energy cars, soon to unveil the new fleet to the world.

For now, it is unknown if Hyundai will push through with the possibility of adopting the "North American Charging Standard" (NACS) ports from Tesla, especially for its next-gen EV platform.

Tesla's NACS EV Charger as the Standard?

More and more companies are looking into adopting Tesla's renowned NACS charger for its electric vehicles and it has been the standard from the company since then. The clean energy company brought forth its initiative to share this among other manufacturers to use, making it available for adoption and use for their charging needs.

Ford was among the first major EV companies in the US to adopt what Tesla has to offer with its NACS ports, featuring an integration of the charger for the Ford EVs. Earlier this month, General Motors joined the cause and announced that it is adopting the NACS ev chargers, with 2025 EV releases to be the first to have it fully integrated into the cars.

Rivian also joined in under the Tesla initiative of a universal charging port that would be standard across North America, and soon, for the world to use. Hyundai is a major company for EVs at present, but it is still looking into Tesla's NACS chargers for its integration, especially as its cars need a higher output as per its CEO.