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Honda and Acura EV owners to gain access to Tesla Superchargers this June
Starting June, Honda and Acura EV owners will access Tesla's Supercharger network in North America. Owners of the Honda Prologue and Acura ZDX will need to purchase approved adapters since their vehicles use CCS charging ports. Honda has adopted Tesla's NACS standard, with the Acura RSX launching in 2026 as the first model featuring this standard.
Key points
- Honda and Acura will allow EV owners to use Tesla Superchargers from June.
- Owners of Prologue and ZDX must buy fast-charging adapters since they have CCS ports.
- The availability of adapters will be communicated via HondaLink and Acura EV apps.
- Honda agreed to adopt Tesla's charging standard (NACS) in 2023.
- First NACS-compliant model will be Acura RSX in 2026, followed by Honda models from CES 2025.
Why it matters
- The adoption of the NACS reflects ongoing shifts in EV charging infrastructure, prominent in current IT trends.
- In 2025, collaborations among automakers to standardize charging technology will become increasingly vital.
- Access to Tesla's Supercharger network indicates a trend where more automakers are aligning with established EV infrastructure providers.
The partnership between Honda, Acura, and Tesla not only expands charging options for EV owners, but it also signifies a trend towards more universal charging standards, crucial for the growing EV market.