#NACS charging

Rivian's eagerly awaited R2 SUV is in its final validation phase, with uncamouflaged models hitting the streets as it aims for a mid-2026 launch.

Tesla has finally released a redesigned CCS adapter specifically for the Cybertruck, resolving a long-standing compatibility issue that prevented the stainless-steel pickup from accessing third-party fast chargers, thus expanding its charging network.

A 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 with a manufacturing defect required a full battery replacement due to a cell voltage deviation (P1AA700 code), highlighting rare but significant in-warranty EV battery failures.

The 2026 Cadillac Optiq, rocking a native NACS port and Supercharger access, just got put to the test, and the results? A bit of a slow burn. While it's great to have more charging options, the Optiq's charging curve meant a 25-minute pit stop only got it to 65%, leaving plenty of room for improvement on those promised fast-charging times.

Acura's bringing back the RSX as a sleek, sporty electric SUV, and it was just caught charging at a Tesla Supercharger with a native NACS port! This is huge, folks – a new EV on Honda's Zero platform, ready to juice up anywhere. Get ready for 2026, 'cause the RSX EV is coming with that Tesla connection!

Hyundai and Kia EV owners using Tesla Superchargers might be charging slower than they think. Their 800-volt architecture isn't always playing nice with Tesla's 500-volt system, leading to extended wait times. For a real quick juice, hit up those 800V-plus stations like Electrify America!