Excellent, and a tribute to your advance planning! Whereas the Interstates are mostly well covered nowadays. the secondary (and often much more interesting) roads still need help.
Access to Tesla supercharger network
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HyperSmiler
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Hyundai just opened its US factory located in Georgia which is producing the Ioniq 5 that is equipped with a native NACS port. I’m hoping this means that all Hyundai EV’s will soon have access to Tesla Superchargers in North America
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So, I bought a Lectron Supercharger-->CCS1 adapter and tried it on a friend's Bolt using my Tesla app. Connected quickly and seamlessly and worked like a charm on a V4 Supercharger which has a cord long enough to reach the Bolt's charging port which is (stupidly IMO) located on the left fender in front of the driver's door. This cord length allowed the Bolt to use that charger's designated parking spot.
On a whim, I took my Kona to the Supercharger and tried the same thing - as expected, the app gave an error message telling me that my vehicle has not yet been authorized to use the Supercharger. (sigh)
On a whim, I took my Kona to the Supercharger and tried the same thing - as expected, the app gave an error message telling me that my vehicle has not yet been authorized to use the Supercharger. (sigh)
@electriceddy, thanks for this link to the video. Tom was specifically addressing the Magic Dock which I had previously successfully used with my Kona. The Magic Dock is vehicle agnostic and thus any CCS1-equipped vehicle can use it.
Now, we are slowly seeing vehicle brands being authorized by Tesla to use the Supercharger (nothing to do with the Magic Dock). I am hoping that third-party adapters (such as Lectron) do get officially authorized for use as other charging station providers are insisting that only adapters provided by the vehicle manufacturers are approved for use. We're undergoing a rapid transition and it will be interesting to see how this all shakes out.
As a Hyundai Kona Electric owner I can't wait to use the Superchargers; as a Tesla owner, I'm viewing this with trepidation that my heretofore unfettered ability to travel very long distances unencumbered may be in jeopardy. For the last nine years I have never had to wait to charge nor failed to charge at a Supercharger outside of the SF Bay Area.
For those of you anticipating the availability of Supercharging access, this guide provided by Hyundai may come in handy:
13_DRAFT_HYUNDAI TESLA SUPERCHARGER 12262024.cdr
Includes information on setting up a Tesla account, starting and stopping a session and parking etiquette - note: Ioniq 5 used as demo - so ignore the backing up part
13_DRAFT_HYUNDAI TESLA SUPERCHARGER 12262024.cdr
Includes information on setting up a Tesla account, starting and stopping a session and parking etiquette - note: Ioniq 5 used as demo - so ignore the backing up part
No mystery here. I've already loaded the Tesla app on my phone. I'm expecting that promised free CCS/NACS adapter to arrive within a couple of months as Hyundai has promised for my 2025 Kona Limited. I have a trip planned for May in which several of the Tesla SuperCharger locations are located along the way. I noted a couple say "Tesla Only" and wondering if those will accept my car by then since January 15th is the date Hyundai is supposed to be officially designated a Tesla Partner. I'll be looking into whether it will be a simple "Plug and Charge" situation or if it will be more complicated than that. It would be nice if those so called "Tesla Only" locations would open up for us as there are a few critical locations where they are the ONLY game in town if one wanted to travel in that particular area. Guess we'll have to wait and see.
Ferenc Jakab
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Here in Oz we have supercharger access at some locations, particularly where Govt funds are involved. They work well once you set up the app. We have to switch on and off through the app. Charge is usually quicker than most other fast chargers. Access has been good. Biggest downer for us is that they are up to twice as expensive as other providers however, much more reliable. Tesla here is CCS2 so no compatibility issues.
I was under the impression that Kia and Hyundai were in lockstep regarding Supercharger access. Kia had previously announced January 15 as the availability date so this morning I ran down to a nearby new Supercharger complex (which I had used successfully with a Bolt). I enabled my Tesla app, plugged in my Lectron Vortex plug and... received a message something like "this vehicle is unauthorized at this time". :-(
Here's some more information:
https://www.electrive.com/2025/01/15/kia-delays-access-to-supercharger-network-in-the-us/
https://insideevs.com/news/747320/kia-ev6-ev9-supercharger-delayed/
Here's some more information:
https://www.electrive.com/2025/01/15/kia-delays-access-to-supercharger-network-in-the-us/
https://insideevs.com/news/747320/kia-ev6-ev9-supercharger-delayed/
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The updated U.S page here.
"To show appreciation for its EV customers, Hyundai is offering one DC fast-charging adapter per eligible vehicle at no cost to existing customers who purchased or leased their vehicle on or before January 31, 2025. To claim a complimentary adapter, eligible customers must have an active MyHyundai owner’s account and must have opted to receive email communications. "
Great news for U.S.
Be that as it may: No word on Canada Bluelink site.
Looks like for now Canada will have to wait and no news yet on free adapters for Canada.
"However, while this announcement brings good news to U.S. Hyundai owners, Canadian customers are still in the dark. Hyundai Canada has yet to release any equivalent plan or timeline for Supercharger access. In a brief note at the end of the U.S. press release, the company said it will provide further details, both for Supercharger access and NACS adapter availability, “later this year.
This presumably means U.S. Hyundai EV owners will be able to access Canadian Superchargers, but Canadian Hyundai EV owners will not."
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Update on the above mentioned article:
UPDATE 1:10pm PT: Despite the press release being specific to the U.S. market, and saying that Canadian Supercharger access and adapter availability will be announced “later this year,” Hyundai Canada has confirmed with us that Canadian Hyundai EV owners do in fact have access to the Supercharger network. “As of today, Hyundai EV owners in Canada do have access to a network of Tesla Supercharger stations across North America,” a Hyundai Canada spokesperson told Drive Tesla.
So I downloaded the Tesla app on the phone, set up account etc (just for kicks) using Hyundai Kona EV as vehicle.
All I could get for now is 1 charger location (magic dock) in Calgary and two in Ontario. None in the rest of Canada.
Tesla (find us) on the computer is different- shows 1 close to me (and many more - indicated by J3400 type icons not lightning bolts): says to bring an adapter, so some improvement is required.
I guess the first thing is to get ahold of an approved adapter (hopefully thru Hyundai) when available in Canada.
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Update, 1500hrs 25 March 2025
So, inasmuch as I have a (Canadian) A2Z NACS->CCS1 adapter which I have already successfully used on a Bolt, I ran down to my nearest V4 Tesla Supercharger, enable everything with my existing Tesla app, plugged in my Kona and ...
The electricity cost of 64¢/kWh is close to what the utility (PG&E) charges us residential customers, depending on the Tariff and time-of-day.
So, inasmuch as I have a (Canadian) A2Z NACS->CCS1 adapter which I have already successfully used on a Bolt, I ran down to my nearest V4 Tesla Supercharger, enable everything with my existing Tesla app, plugged in my Kona and ...
The electricity cost of 64¢/kWh is close to what the utility (PG&E) charges us residential customers, depending on the Tariff and time-of-day.
I called Tesla to confirm that yes Hyundais do have access to the supercharger network with an adapter. I called two dealers who told me not to hold my breath waiting for the free Hyundai adapter. So I will start shopping for an adapter. Maybe the Lectron or ?
This was timely news for me since I am looking at replacing my Kona. I was getting very tempted by an Equinox with its claimed longer range, NACCS, and trailer towing. But with Hyundai access to the SC network it comes closer to evening things out, especially considering I can get a Kona cheaper where I live.
This was timely news for me since I am looking at replacing my Kona. I was getting very tempted by an Equinox with its claimed longer range, NACCS, and trailer towing. But with Hyundai access to the SC network it comes closer to evening things out, especially considering I can get a Kona cheaper where I live.
So no luck charging at Supercharger with A2Z adapter? I assume you tried more than one pedestal.
I wonder if Hyundai now only allows their own to be used...somehow communication between Tesla charger and Hyundai EV disabled without record of receiving one?
Here are the terms Hyundai released today:
Adapter Terms & Conditions
"The MyHyundai mobile app may enable charging and related functionality for NACS-compatible networks. Please note, this feature will be implemented in stages across different vehicle models. Check your specific vehicle’s compatibility and app version for the most up-to-date charging capabilities.
The Adapter is the only compatible adapter approved for use with your Hyundai vehicle. Use of adapters other than the Adapter will void your vehicle’s warranty.
Users of Tesla charging stations may only use adapters sold or provided by Tesla or by other automakers in the United States."
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