Honda and Acura EV owners gain access to Tesla Supercharger network
Honda and Acura EV owners take advantage of the sprawling Tesla Supercharger network with the release of the first Honda-approved -CCS DC fast-charging adapter. This means that Honda Prologue and Acura ZDX owners can join the of that you might see filling up at any one of the more than 23,500 selected Tesla Superchargers.
“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 Ryan Harty, assistant vice president of Sustainability and Business Development at American Honda Motor Company.
While Honda and its subsidiary brand Acura only have one fully-electric model each at the moment, this lays the groundwork for future models to use the Supercharger network.
Prologue and ZDX drivers will now see Tesla Superchargers marked on their built-in Google Maps for easier navigation. Once they arrive, drivers will use the Tesla app to begin charging. Integration with HondaLink and Acura EV apps that will allow plug and charge capability are currently under development, according to Honda.
Customers can now buy the Honda-approved adapter from their authorized Honda and Acura dealership in the US or . The adapter will retail for $225.
