Hyundai EVs Get Plug-and-Charge, In-App Payments for Major U.S. Charging Networks
Juggling various charging networks’ apps and payment systems is a pain, so Hyundai’s doing something to simplify all of that. New Hyundai electric vehicles will get the ability to pay for charging from inside the Hyundai app on most charging networks. Better yet, three of the big networks will allow new Hyundai EVs to simply start charging once plugged in, with the system automatically charging the car’s linked payment account.
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These two features are coming to Hyundais starting with the 2025 Ioniq 5, 2026 Ioniq 9 and subsequently all new Ioniq and electric models. Additionally, the brand plans to expand the number of charging networks that will work with these services in the future.
How Will Hyundai’s In-App Charging Payments Work?
Owners using Hyundai’s Bluelink connected services will soon be able to pay through their MyHyundai app using a linked credit card, forgoing the need to install charging networks’ individual payment apps or dig out a payment card when they need to use a public charger. The following networks will allow Hyundai drivers to pay through the app: Ionna, Tesla Superchargers, EVgo and ChargePoint, which includes ChargePoint’s roaming partners.
The app already has a number of features designed to make charging easier, including surround-view camera access and detailed vehicle status updates, so this new in-app payment feature makes it an even more valuable tool for Hyundai EV owners. The app is capable of finding and navigating to a charging station, and just like the in-car infotainment screen, it allows users to plan trips complete with charging stops along the way.
How Will Hyundai’s Plug-and-Charge System Work?
“Plug and charge” does exactly what it sounds like: You plug in and your car starts charging. As with in-app payments, Hyundai’s plug-and-charge tech only works with certain partner networks, which currently includes Ionna, Tesla Superchargers and ChargePoint (on select chargers compatible with plug-and-charge systems).
Hyundai owners can enable the tech by activating in-app charging within the MyHyundai app, then setting up their vehicle to use plug-and-charge capabilities. From then on, compatible charging stations will be able to communicate with that EV to start charging the car and bill the linked payment account as soon as owners plug in.
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