Kia advances EV mobility experience with new plug and charge technology

2026 EV9 (image courtesy Kia)
2026 EV9 (image courtesy Kia)
2026 EV9 (image courtesy Kia)
2026 EV9 (image courtesy Kia)
  • Kia Plug & Charge technology for seamless EV charging at compatible stations is coming soon
  • Available on eligible Kia 2026 EV9 and 2025 EV6 models
  • Feature enables automatic starting of charging sessions and payment through Kia Charge Pass

Kia America announced the launch of Plug & Charge, a new technology designed to simplify the public charging experience for Kia EV drivers, is coming soon and will expand the charging experience through Kia Charge Pass. Seamlessly integrated into the brand’s connected vehicle platform, Plug & Charge enables automatic vehicle authentication and billing at compatible charging stations – eliminating the need for supplemental apps, cards, or additional steps at the charger.

As part of Kia’s commitment to delivering smart, intuitive mobility solutions, Plug & Charge joins the Kia Connect suite of services and will be available for eligible 2025 EV6 vehicles by the end of September and in Q4-2025 for eligible 2026 EV9 vehicles. Additional communications will be sent to current owners when the feature is available.

“With Plug & Charge, we’re making the EV experience more user-friendly than ever,” said Sujith Somasekharan, Connected Car & Mobility Director, Kia America. “Our goal is to make electrified mobility effortless, secure, and connected – and this technology brings us one step closer to that reality.”

How Plug & Charge Works

Once Plug & Charge is activated through the Kia Access app, drivers simply plug in their vehicle at a compatible Plug & Charge station. The vehicle and charger automatically recognize each other, initiate the session, and complete payment in the background.

Key Features

  • Seamless Charging Experience: Drivers simply plug in their vehicle—charging and payment begin automatically.

Secure Authentication: Vehicle identity is securely verified at the charging station, ensuring only authorized vehicles can initiate charging.

  • Automatic Payment: Billing is securely processed using the payment method linked to the driver’s account, providing a hands-free, hassle-free transaction.

Building the Future of Connected Mobility

Plug & Charge reflects Kia’s broader mission to innovate around the Connected Car, car mobility, and sustainable transportation. By linking in-vehicle software, mobile services, and infrastructure partnerships, Kia aims to build a seamless EV ecosystem for modern drivers.

Plug & Charge is one of several connected innovations designed to simplify life on the road and deliver new levels of convenience to Kia drivers. By removing friction from the charging process, Kia aims to make EV ownership feel more natural – more like owning a smartphone than a traditional vehicle. These innovations aim to reshape the car into a connected mobility tool, one that supports smarter lifestyles and better integration into the digital world around us.

Plug & Charge is a powerful step forward in that evolution – one that reinforces Kia’s commitment to not only building electric vehicles, but building a smarter, more human-centric mobility future.

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