Kia America will soon offer North American Charging Standard (NACS) adapters for its EV6 and EV9 vehicles. Customers who take delivery of a new 2024 or 2025 Kia EV9 or 2024 Kia EV6 from 4 September 2024 and later, will receive an adapter free of charge that will allow them access to more than 16,500 NACS DC fast chargers in the US.
Customer delivery of the free adapters is anticipated to take place in early 2025. Kia EV6, EV9 and Niro EV customers who took delivery prior to 4 September 2024, will have the opportunity to purchase an adapter from an authorized Kia dealer at a later date. Access to the DC fast chargers is planned for 15 January 2025.
Three types of NACS adapters will be available: NACS to CCS1; CCS1 to NACS; and J1772 to NACS. NACS to CCS1 allows existing Kia EVs to DC fast charge. The CCS1 coupler to NACS port enables NACS-equipped Kia EVs to charge on existing CCS DC chargers, while the J1772 to NACS adapter allows NACS-equipped Kia EVs to AC-charge on existing Level 2 chargers.
To maximize convenience, in early 2025 Kia EV owners will have access and the ability to pay for charging via the Kia Access app once a vehicle software upgrade is completed. Kia EV owners will be able to search, locate and navigate to available charge points through their EV infotainment screen and on their compatible smart phone devices, including charger availability, status and pricing.