HYUNDAI AND KIA JOIN TESLA AS THEIR SALES SKYROCKET IN 2023

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The video discusses the significant move by Hyundai and Kia to adopt Tesla's North American Charging Standard (NACS), starting in Q4 2024. This decision, aligning them with other major automakers like Ford, GM, and Honda, effectively neutralizes Tesla's charging network as a primary competitive advantage. The reviewer highlights that while existing CCS1 vehicles can use an adapter from Q1 2025, new models will feature NACS ports directly. Beyond the charging news, the video delves into impressive sales figures for both brands in the first three quarters of 2023. Kia, in particular, is noted for slightly outselling Hyundai in Q3. Specific model performance is touched upon, with the IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6 showing significant sales increases, suggesting improved battery availability. The reviewer concludes that the adoption of NACS makes Hyundai and Kia EVs a more compelling choice, diminishing the need to exclusively consider Tesla for charging convenience.