Hyundai has become a leader in the electric vehicle market, particularly with its Ioniq models that promise rapid charging capabilities. However, a significant limitation remains: Tesla's Supercharger network, while extensive, does not support the faster charging speeds Hyundai vehicles can achieve. The new Ioniq 9 SUV exemplifies this issue, charging from 10% to 80% in just 24 minutes on appropriate chargers, but taking significantly longer at Tesla chargers. This situation highlights ongoing challenges in the EV industry's transition to a unified charging standard, particularly concerning voltage requirements.
"It's absolutely a hurdle," Karl Holodnick, engineering manager for propulsion and charging at Hyundai America's Technical Center, said at the Ioniq 9's press launch in Savannah, Georgia this month.
Hyundai's charging port was designed to interface seamlessly with Superchargers—Hyundai drivers just gained access to Tesla's enormous network—but owners will have to go elsewhere for the fastest speeds.
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