Here's When Honda EVs Can Use Tesla Superchargers
Honda and Acura owners will be able to use Tesla Superchargers starting this June, after they purchase a Honda-approved adapter.
Honda has become one of about two dozen marques to strike a deal with Tesla to use its Supercharger network in the US.
The first two EVs from Honda and Acura to be offered stateside are based on GM's Ultium platform, though the upcoming EV lineup with e:Architecture underpinnings will be of Honda's own engineering and design.
Honda is just getting started when it comes to its modern EV lineup, with the Prologue welcoming EV shoppers and the brand faithful to its first mass-market electric SUV.
GM lent its Ultium platform to Honda in launching the Prologue, and in the process provided the same for its Acura ZDX twin.
Last year Honda and sibling brand Acura struck a deal with Tesla to use over 20,000 selected chargers that are part of Tesla's Supercharger network, becoming one of about two dozen automakers that made plans to migrate to Tesla's NACS standard.
"Adding Tesla Supercharger network access to the charging networks already available to our EV customers means industry-leading fast-charging access for Honda and Acura EV drivers," said Ryan Harty, assistant vice president of sustainability and business development at American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
And now a NACS-CCS DC fast-charging adapter is on its way, with Prologue and ZDX buyers set to gain access starting this June when the adapter goes on sale.
But the automaker hasn't released a planned price for the seemingly simple adapter.
Honda says it is the only fast-charging adapter approved by the company, even though NACS-CCS adapters have been available for some time. Furthermore, Honda says that Tesla requires that these exact adapters be used, while Honda itself "strongly recommends" them.
Quite a variety of aftermarket adapters have quickly materialized to cater to two dozen brands that have struck a deal with Tesla to use its Superchargers.
"Damage caused by using unapproved adapters may not be covered by vehicles' limited warranties," Honda notes.
But it won't be till June when the Supercharger stations start popping up on the HondaLink and Acura EV apps, so having an adapter now won't help with Supercharger access.
It is also worth noting that Honda is part of the IONNA consortium along with Kia, Toyota, Stellantis, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Hyundai, though the network itself opened its first Rechargery just over a month ago.
"By the end of this decade, we strive to provide Honda and Acura EV drivers with the most convenient and easy charging at more than 100,000 charge points nationwide, helping people choose to purchase an EV for the many benefits of driving one," Harty added.
Tesla Superchargers have yet to see a massive wave of other brands' EVs, but it's clear that the NACS standard will be displacing CCS in the coming years, as NACS ports become factory-installed items.
Will the availability of Tesla Superchargers convince many of those who've been on the fence regarding EV purchases due to limited charging opportunities to switch to EVs, or are other factors like vehicle price more important at the moment? Let us know what you think in the comments below.
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