Honda Prologue and Acura ZDX electric vehicle owners can now access more than 23,500 Tesla Superchargers, as the automakers join Tesla’s nationwide DC fast-charging network. Honda and Acura are the newest non-Tesla automakers to use Tesla’s Supercharger network in the U.S., joining a growing list that includes Rivian, General Motors, Ford, Volvo, Mercedes-Benz, and Hyundai.
To access Tesla Superchargers, Honda Prologue and Acura ZDX owners must use a manufacturer-approved NACS-to-CCS1 adapter. Since both models come with CCS1 charging ports, an NACS-to-CCS1 adapter is required to connect to Tesla’s dispensers, as most Superchargers across North America use Tesla’s proprietary NACS connector.
Honda’s newly approved charging adapter is priced at $225 and is available at Acura and Honda dealerships, as well as through their shared DreamShop website. While third-party adapters exist, Honda cautions that using non-approved options could result in damage that may void the vehicle’s warranty.
Although there are many CCS-type DC fast chargers across the U.S., Tesla’s Supercharger network remains the most extensive. By 2030, Honda anticipates that EV drivers will be able to access approximately 100,000 DC fast-charging stations throughout North America, across networks like Tesla Superchargers, EVgo, and IONNA.
Honda is simplifying the process by including Google built-in Maps as a standard feature, allowing drivers to easily find and navigate to nearby Supercharger locations directly from the vehicle’s infotainment system.
At first, charging sessions will need to be initiated through the Tesla app. However, Honda is actively working on integrating Supercharger access into its HondaLink and Acura EV apps. The company also confirmed that plug-and-charge functionality is currently in development.
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