Kia is following General Motors in offering consumers a fast-charger adapter.

The move, which applies to purchases of new 2024 and 2025 Kia EV6 or EV9 starting this month, will open nearly 17,000 chargers to Kia drivers starting on Jan. 15.

The free North American Charging Standard adapters, based on Tesla-developed technology, are scheduled to be delivered to consumers early next year. Consumers who bought their EV6, EV9 or Niro EVs before Sept. 4 can buy an adapter from a Kia dealer at an unspecified later date, the South Korean automaker said.

“Kia EVs are known for their range, with the EV6 RWD Light Long Range traveling an EPA-estimated 310 miles³ on a full charge,” said Kia America Vice President, Sales Operations, Eric Watson in a press release. “Now, with access to this sprawling network of DC fast chargers, our EV owners can feel even more confident in their ability to reach far-flung destinations on electricity.”

Kia consumers will also be able to find charging stations and their status and pricing, as well as pay for charges, on their Kia Access application following a software upgrade.

GM announced NACS adapters for its consumers last week, starting with those in the U.S., followed by Canadians late this year. The Detroit automaker is charging $225 for each.

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