MENU
SEARCHAutomaker introduces adapter for access to biggest public network.
The Prologue, along with the Acura ZDX, can now be charged at Tesla Supercharger ports with a company-approved adapter.
Honda
Honda has issued an electric-vehicle charger adapter that enables its consumers to power up their rides at Tesla Supercharger ports.
The Japanese automaker is the latest manufacturer to open up the most expansive U.S. EV charging network for its models. The charger works for its midsize crossovers Honda Prologue and Acura ZDX.
The adapter gives owners access to more than 23,000 public chargers across the country, according to Honda, which said it’s the only adapter the company has approved for North American Charging Standard power-ups, the Tesla-developed version of direct-current charging, or the faster charging type compared to alternating current charging.
Limited public chargers, especially in more rural areas, have been a major stumbling block to U.S. EV adoption.
"Combined with other growing charging networks, Honda and Acura EV drivers now have added peace of mind with a wider range of dependable DC fast charging options nationwide," said Assistant Vice President of American Honda’s Sustainability & Business Development in a press release.
Honda set a suggested retail price of $225 for the adapter, which is being sold at Honda and Acura dealerships and online. It says consumers can locate the Tesla chargers on the Prologue and ZDX’s built-in mapping systems, though they must initially use Tesla’s mobile application to charge up at the ports. Honda said integration of the capability is under development for the Honda and Acura apps.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety awarded 63 vehicles for safety, and SUVs lead the picks with more than half of the base and Pick+ awards.
Read More →
The Kerrigan Index shows that despite a chaotic year of musical trade tariffs, high vehicle prices and more roadblocks, acquirers still flush with pandemic-era cash accelerated the consolidation pace.
Read More →
Softening prices, rising credit availability and higher tax refunds could be behind February’s sales pace rise and accompanying dip in inventory, according to Cox Automotive.
Read More →
Reported thefts fell to their lowest level in decades, though the risk is still quite real, especially in large metro areas. Meanwhile, Hyundai and Kia nabbings, though still high, slowed.
Read More →
ISeeCars data shows a significant gap between used and new days on market, used cars sitting 40% longer while new cars are down 15% year-over-year as of February.
Read More →
Gilchrist Automotive has added Team Gillman Chevrolet to its auto group, which has over 20 locations across Texas and Oklahoma. The store will now operate as Gilchrist Chevrolet.
Read More →
Advancements with Reynolds' AI Agent, Rey, will take center stage this August at the Park Hyatt Aviara in Carlsbad, Calif., near San Diego.
Read More →
New-vehicle sales fell year-over-year for the fifth month in a row in February, making retail deliveries the slowest they’ve been since 2023, according to a CarGurus report.
Read More →
Both vehicle values and conversion rates sped up last week as two segments outperformed in the pre-spring burst of buying.
Read More →
Thanks to improvements made to the frame rail of Jeep Wranglers, all units built after October earn an acceptable IIHS rating for a combination of driver- and passenger-side tests.
Read More →
