Most automakers are switching to the Tesla NACS port for EV charging. It will create one, unified American charging standard. It’s a simpler, more elegant port design than the CCS. It also paves the way for EVs from other manufacturers like Genesis to access the Tesla Supercharger network, perhaps the nation’s most robust charging network.
After the switch, new vehicles will use a native NACS port. However, EVs built before the switchover require an adapter for their CCS port to use NACS plugs. Genesis, like other manufacturers, will provide adapters to owners free of charge. The brand just revealed plans for the rollout, which will begin next month.
Key Takeaways
- Genesis is providing free NACS adapters for current EV owners
- Owners must have an active MyGenesis account
- Emails begin the week of April 7, 2025
- Tesla Supercharger access will provide 20,000 more fast charging stalls for Genesis owners
- Superchargers don’t provide the 350 kW fast charging some Genesis EVs can handle
How Genesis EV Owners Get A Free NACS Adapter
Genesis will provide free adapters to current GV60, GV70, and Electrified G80 owners who purchased or leased their vehicles before January 31, 2025. Owners must have an active MyGenesis account with email notifications enabled. Genesis will send owners an email prompt to confirm shipping information. Owners will receive a confirmation email and tracking information when the adapter has shipped. 2026 model year vehicles will have a native NACS port and, thus, not require an adapter.
When Genesis EV Owners Can Get A Free NACS Adapter
Genesis will start sending emails to eligible owners the week of April 7, 2025. Owners will have 60 days to respond to the email and claim their free adapter. The brand did not provide information on when units will begin shipping, how long the process will take, or how Genesis will prioritize owners for first access.
TopSpeed’s Take
Genesis owners should take advantage of the free NACS to CCS adapter. Third-party options are on the market but may not employ the same safety standards as an OEM charger.
Access to the Tesla Supercharger network makes EV ownership easier on paper. According to Genesis, adding the Tesla network will nearly double the number of DC fast charging stalls available to around 45,000. Tesla’s network is strategically located along interstates and in major metro areas to make road-tripping much easier.
However, as with anything Tesla-related at the moment, there are questions. Elon Musk fired the team in charge of the Supercharger network in April 2024, a sign that Tesla may focus more on tech-related pursuits than growing, maintaining, and modernizing the Supercharger network. Also, Musk’s foray into global right-wing politics appears to be impacting Tesla’s vehicle sales. A similar motivation may make using Tesla’s Superchargers a benefit that many Genesis owners opt not to use.
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