Hyundai Motor of South Korea is considering the adaption of Tesla’s NACS EV charger. The announcement follows the company’s Investor Day presentation, during which it also introduced its next-generation EV platform.
However, it is not yet a definite integration because there are several factors Hyundai must examine, particularly in light of what the Tesla Supercharger delivers. Hyundai’s Investor Day revealed numerous details regarding its future electrification plans, the most prominent of which is its intention to use Tesla’s NACS EV chargers in its vehicles. According to CNBC, Hyundai is still investigating Tesla’s Superchargers to see if they would be sufficient to fulfil its high power charging requirements.
According to Hyundai’s president and CEO, Jaehoon Chang, the Supercharger does not give increased prices for charging at its Supercharger locations, particularly those required of its EVs.
However, this latest information just demonstrates how there would be a significant step towards standardising EV ports and chargers for North America, without requiring people to commit to a single brand. This approach would also reduce the need for adapters when charging in various regions.
Hyundai’s Investor Day showcase disclosed its next-generation platform, which would boost more of Hyundai’s development of its clean energy cars, which would soon be unveiled to the public.
For the time being, it is unclear whether Hyundai will pursue the idea of adopting Tesla’s “North American Charging Standard” (NACS) ports, particularly for its next-generation EV platform.
More and more companies are considering adopting Tesla’s famed NACS charger for its electric vehicles, which has been the company’s standard since then. The renewable energy company launched an attempt to share this with other manufacturers, making it available for adoption and use for their charging requirements.
Ford was one of the first major EV firms in the United States to embrace Tesla’s NACS ports, which have an integrated charger for Ford EVs. Earlier this month, General Motors joined the cause by announcing that it will use NACS EV chargers, with 2025 EV vehicles being the first to have them fully incorporated.
Rivian has joined the Tesla attempt to create a universal charging connector that would be common across North America and, eventually, the world. Hyundai is a prominent EV manufacturer right now, but its CEO says the company is still looking into Tesla’s NACS chargers for integration, especially since its cars require a higher power.
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