Kia Canada's electric vehicles adopt North American Charging Standard (NACS) Français
Public charging outlet access now increased by 15.2% for Kia EV owners through use of the Tesla Supercharger network in Canada
2025 Kia EV6 and 2026 Kia EV9 first models to come standard with the NACS charging port
Adapters available for purchase for EV6, EV9, Niro EV and current generation Soul EV owners
TORONTO, April 28, 2025 /CNW/ - Kia Canada announces the adoption of the North American Charging Standard (NACS) port to its current electric vehicle lineup. This move will expand access to the existing public charging network across Canada from 29,995 outlets to 34,557, an increase of 15.2%, including both level 2 and level 3 DC fast chargers 1. Access to more DC fast chargers is an important development for Kia's electric vehicles as it significantly expands the available chargers, giving confidence to increasing EV adoption.
First to receive the NACS charging port is the 2025 EV6 and 2026 EV9. For current owners of EV6, EV9, Niro EV and current generation Soul EV, a Kia accessory adapter is now available for purchase at all Kia dealerships across Canada. In Canada, the Tesla app is required for use of the Tesla Supercharger network which supports NACS charging.
"Integrating NACS is a natural progression in the evolution of the EV landscape to help consumers transition smoothly from gas to electric in the years to come," said David Sherrard, Director of Strategic Planning at Kia Canada. "While majority of charging occurs at home, this expansion will bring more convenience to Kia EV owners to move freely with confidence beyond typical day-to-day commuting."
For more information on Kia's latest line up of electric vehicles and services, please visit www.kia.ca.
The information in this press release is provided for informational purposes only and concerns Kia Canada Inc., in Canada. The content is based on available information at time of publication. Product features, specifications, options, pricing, models, packages, details and offering is subject to change by time of launch in Canada.
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