Kia’s Tesla Supercharger access is late, but some owners found a way to charge
Today was supposed to be the day that Kia owners gain access to Tesla’s Supercharger network, but on Monday the brand announced that access would be delayed until spring. However, some owners have figured out a way to charge on Superchargers already.
It’s been a busy time for the North American EV industry’s transition to NACS, the charging standard originally advanced by Tesla and now standardized by SAE.
We’ve seen several brands added to the “coming soon” list, and even beyond that, VW and Honda have both made their own announcements that access is coming soon.
But the week was supposed to be even busier, with Kia having previously planned to roll out Supercharger access today, January 15th, according to an announcement the company made back in September. Unfortunately there was a delay, and Kia owners will have to wait another several weeks for official support.
But the wait might not be that long for all owners, if you’re willing to do something unsanctioned to get a charge.
Kia and Hyundai EVs are built on the same E-GMP platform, which is renowned for its DC charging prowess. And these brands were the first non-Tesla brands to ship cars with a native NACS port, instead of having to use an adapter.
Currently, we’ve heard plenty of reports that Hyundai EVs are charging on Tesla’s network no problem, despite that brand only just being added to Tesla’s “coming soon” page this week. And this apparently applies to Kia as well in certain instances, with a little trickery.
One Kia EV6 owner, who goes by Technically Jeff on Youtube, posted a video of himself charging his EV6 on a Tesla Supercharger today, the day that Kia was originally supposed to get access.
He doesn’t have a 2025 EV6 with native NACS port, and instead used a third party adapter from A2Z. This is not the official Kia-sanctioned adapter, as the official Kia adapter is not out yet. Manufacturers typically recommend that you use an official adapter, instead of a third party one.
In order to get the Supercharger to recognize his vehicle, he opened the Tesla app and listed his vehicle as an Ioniq 5, rather than an EV6. We’ve heard of other owners trying the same with Honda Prologues, listing them as Chevy Blazers (again, due to the car’s shared underpinnings) and being able to charge.
He preconditioned the battery by tricking his car into thinking he was going to another nearby CCS DC charger, so the battery was only partially conditioned and thus early fast charging speed wasn’t optimal.
Further, because he charged at a Tesla V3 cabinet, which isn’t capable of 800V, the EV6’s 800V charging system was limited. So he ended up peaking at around 100kW, which is roughly half of the best performance these cars can handle. Until Tesla rolls out more V4 cabinets, 800V vehicles can expect slower charging performance on Superchargers, even after gaining access.
The change allowing this seems to have been recent as well. Other owners have tried recently to charge Kias using the same method with no luck. But now we’re seeing this report that it is possible today, if you have a third-party adapter and don’t mind telling a little lie to Tesla.
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The electric construction equipment experts at XCMG just released a new, 25 ton electric crawler excavator ahead of bauma 2025 – and they have their eye on the global urban construction, mine operations, and logistical material handling markets.
UPDATE: telematics announcement.
Powered by a high-capacity 400 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery capable of delivering up to 8 hours of continuous operation, the XE215EV electric excavator promises uninterrupted operation at a lower cost of ownership and with even less downtime than its diesel counterparts.
XCMG is delivering on part of that reduced downtime promise with the lower maintenance and easier repair needs of electric equipment, and delivering on the rest of it with lickety-quick DC fast charging that can recharge the machine’s massive battery in 1.5-2 hours … but that’s not the slick bit. The XCMG XE125EV can be powered up without leaving the job site thanks to its BYD battery swap technology.
We first covered XCMG and its battery swap technology back in January, and covered similar battery-swap tech being developed by MOOG Construction offshoot ZQUIP, as well – but while XCMG’s battery tech has been in production for several years, it’s still not widely known about in the West (even within the industry).
XCMG showed off its latest electric equipment at the December 2024 bauma China, including an updated version of its of its 85-ton autonomous electric mining truck that features a fully cab-less design – meaning there isn’t even a place for an operator to sit, let alone operate. And that’s too bad, because what operator wouldn’t want to experience an electric truck putting down 1070 hp more than 16,000 lb-ft of torque!?
Easy in, easy out
The best part? All of the company’s heavy equipment assets – from excavators to terminal tractors to dump trucks and wheel loaders – all use the same 400 kWh BYD battery packs, Milwaukee tool style. That means an equipment fleet can utilize x number of vehicles with a fraction of the total battery capacity and material needs of other asset brands. That’s not just a smart use of limited materials, it’s a smarter use of energy.
You can check out all the XE215EV’s specs at this tear sheet, and get an in-person look at the Chinese company’s latest electric excavator this week in Munich, Germany.
Telematics announcement at bauma
Earlier today, XCMG launched its next-generation Xrea Global Telematics Platform, integrating IoT, big data, cloud computing, and AI to enable what it’s caling, “seamless cross-border fleet management.”
The new telematics platform supports a dozen languages via PC and mobile interfaces, and offers real-time diagnostics, predictive maintenance, and data-driven optimization of both the vehicle and the vehicle’s batteries, empowering equipment managers and fleet operators to track fleets across town, or across time zones.
“XCMG remains committed to advancing engineering technology to empower a sustainable future. Our mission is to deliver efficient, intelligent, and eco-friendly lifecycle solutions for global clients,” said Mr. Yang Dongsheng, Chairman of XCMG Group and XCMG Machinery. “Today, 19% of our product portfolio comprises green innovations under our ‘Green Mountain’ new energy line, with full electrification across all series underway.”
SOURCE | IMAGES: XCMG; via PR Newswire.
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Renewable developer Vesper Energy has cut the ribbon on Hornet Solar in Swisher County, Texas, one of the largest single-phase solar farms in the US.
As Electrek reported in January, the 600-megawatt (MW) Hornet Solar includes over 1.36 million modules covering more than 6 square miles. The project will contribute more than $100 million in new tax revenue to Swisher County and deliver 600 MWac of energy–enough to power 160,000 homes annually.
January 30, 2025: “The seamless coordination between our team and our EPC partner, Blattner, has enabled us to remain ahead of schedule and on budget while ensuring quality throughout the process,” said Juan Suarez, co-CEO of Irving-based Vesper Energy.
Hornet Solar uses bifacial solar panels mounted on a single-axis tracking system to maximize efficiency. The solar farm is connected to Oncor Electric’s transmission system within ERCOT and is contracted to provide power to four off-take partners through individual Virtual Power Purchase Agreements (VPPAs).
The Hornet Solar project in the Texas Panhandle is on track to be fully online by spring 2025.
Texas is a utility-scale solar leader in the US, with a ranking of No. 2 and 37,713 MW currently installed. It’s projected to install 51,144 MW over the next five years and move into the No. 1 spot, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA). The total solar investment in the state is $45.2 billion.
On January 21, the SEIA, Conservative Texans for Energy Innovation (CTEI), Advanced Power Alliance (APA), and the Texas Solar + Storage Association (TSSA) reported that existing and expected utility-scale solar, wind, and battery storage projects will contribute over $20 billion in total tax revenue – and pay Texas landowners $29.5 billion – over the projects’ lifetimes.
Read more: Texas just became No 1 in the US for most utility-scale solar
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