Genesis, Hyundai, and Kia EVs to adopt the NACS

Genesis, Hyundai, and Kia announced that their EV models will adopt the North American Charging Standard (NACS) in a year’s time. Thus, owners of those three brands will have access to 12,000+ Tesla Superchargers across North America – the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Further, the companies expect to make available CCS1-to-NACS (Combined Charging System) adapters to enable nearly all Genesis, Hyundai, and Kia EVs to charge on Tesla’s network. Adapters are expected to be made available through dealers starting in Q1 2025.

Hyundai and Genesis are also partnering with six of the world’s other leading global automakers to develop a new, high-powered North American charging network with at least 30,000 chargers. The first U.S. stations in this new network are targeted to open in the summer of 2024 and Canada at a later date. This significant investment will benefit the Genesis brand, its retail partners, and customers, as it continues towards its commitment of delivering an all-EV product lineup by 2030.

With the highly anticipated all-new 2024 Kia EV9 expected to arrive in showrooms in the fourth quarter of 2023, Kia America announced the opportunity for customers to make a reservation request for the three-row all-electric SUV. Expected to begin on October 16th at 10 am PST, customers can visit Kia.com to configure and make a reservation request for an EV9 with a $750 fully refundable payment placed with…

7 October 2023

Today, Genesis Motor America announced its 2024 Genesis GV60 U.S. pricing and packaging. The 2024 GV60 builds on its award-winning safety and performance with new features for the model year, including an available RWD trim adding up to 46 miles or 19% more estimated range on a full charge. For the 2024 model year, GV60 now starts at an MSRP of $52,000, making it available to an even broader audience of consumers…

4 October 2023

Kia America announced today the base price for the all-new 2024 Kia EV9, the brand’s first three-row SUV EV. Starting at just $54,9001 (excluding destination), the KIa EV9 Light RWD will come standard with DC fast-charging capability, roomy accommodations for up to seven passengers, full SynTex leather-trimmed seating, 19-inch alloy wheels, 8-way power adjustable driver’s seat with heating4 and ventilation all…

27 September 2023

2024 Kia Niro EV pricing was unveiled today and is as follows: Kia Niro EV Wind – USD 39,600 MSRP Kia Niro EV Wave – USD 44,600 MSRP Entering the second model year of its second generation, the capable crossover is available in three distinct powertrains (HEV, PHEV, EV), with the EV rated at an EPA-estimated 253 miles of all-electric range thanks to its potent 64.8 kWh battery. When connected to a Level 3 fast…

22 September 2023

The all-new 2024 Hyundai Kona for the U.S. market debuted in Baltimore, Maryland. The second-generation Kona offers one of the most comprehensive product packages in the small SUV segment, including the widest range of powertrains. The all-new 2024 Kona is on sale now at U.S. dealers and the Kona Electric will be available late fall. Kona Electric will be available in the following variants: Hyundai Kona Electric…

13 September 2023

Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Hyundai Motor Group and LG Energy Solution (LGES) will invest an additional $2 billion in their battery cell manufacturing joint venture (JV) at the Metaplant in Bryan County, raising the JV’s total investment value to more than $4.3 billion. This expansion will create another 400 new jobs. In May 2023, Hyundai Motor Group and LGES signed a memorandum of understanding…

1 September 2023

Kia EV5’s production version design was unveiled today at the Chengdu Motor Show in China. The concept vehicle debuted in March this year on the Kia Chinese EV Day and appeared during Auto Shanghai a month later. Now Kia is ready with the production version of the model which was designed as a compact SUV that meets the needs of millennial families. Drawing inspiration from the brand’s “Opposites United” design…

25 August 2023

Kia America announced it will participate in Electrify Expo Washington, D.C., from July 22-23 at RFK Stadium as part of the brand’s continued campaign to educate consumers on the ease of EV ownership by bringing its award-winning lineup of EVs to Electrify Expo, where attendees can learn more about the benefits of EV ownership, gain valuable insight into what EV ownership entails and experience electric vehicles…

21 July 2023

Hyundai IONIQ 5 N debuted at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in West Sussex, England. This is Hyundai N’s first EV and combines the standard model’s Electrified-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) with N’s motorsport-bred technologies and leverages N’s expertise from electrified ‘Rolling Labs’ to maximize the EV’s high-performance capabilities and ensure it meets N’s three performance pillars: ‘Corner Rascal,’ ‘Racetrack…

13 July 2023

Kia Georgia’s West Point assembly plant is undergoing a transformation that will allow for the assembly of the all-electric 2024 EV9 three-row SUV in the second quarter of 2024. This over $200 million expansion will create nearly 200 additional jobs in Troup County with EV9 joining the Telluride, Sorento and Sportage SUVs and the K5 mid-size sedan as the fifth model to be assembled at Kia Georgia. EV9 will be the…

13 July 2023

Hyundai held its 2023 CE Investor Day yesterday updating its “Hyundai Motor Way” strategy with accelerated electrification and future mobility goals. The company will implement this strategy and accelerate its transition toward becoming a smart mobility solution provider by securing a large-scale investment of KRW 109.4 trillion over the next 10 years. Furthermore, in order to secure leadership in the future…

21 June 2023

Hyundai Mobis began construction of a new EV battery system plant in Indonesia, which it plans to be completed by the first half of next year. Hyundai Mobis intends to set Indonesia as a beachhead as the country is emerging as the heart of the ASEAN market and catapulting to being a leader of the electrification ecosystem, which include cells, battery systems, and OEMs. The company announced that it had held a…

31 May 2023

LG Energy Solution (LGES) and Hyundai Motor Group announced an EV battery cell manufacturing joint venture in the U.S. today. LGES and Hyundai Motor Group signed a memorandum of understanding to produce EV batteries in the U.S. and further accelerate the Group’s electrification efforts in North America. The signing ceremony took place in LGES’s headquarters in Seoul on May 26 with the attendance of Youngsoo Kwon…

25 May 2023

Genesis announced the expansion of electric vehicle sales to select retailers in Florida. This marks another step as Genesis moves closer to its commitment to a more sustainable future with the brand achieving an all-electric lineup by 2030. Customers should contact their local retailer for details regarding availability. With this expansion, the complete lineup of Genesis EVs is currently available at select…

4 May 2023