Kia America announced Plug & Charge, a connected feature that simplifies public charging by enabling automatic vehicle authentication and billing at compatible stations through Kia Charge Pass. The system is integrated with the brand’s connected vehicle platform and removes the need for supplemental apps, cards, or extra steps at the charger.
As part of the Kia Connect2 suite, Plug & Charge will be available for eligible 2025 EV6 vehicles by the end of September and in Q4 2025 for eligible 2026 EV9 vehicles. “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.”
Activation occurs in the Kia Access2 app. Once enabled, drivers plug in at a compatible Plug & Charge station, the vehicle and charger recognize each other, the session starts, and payment is completed in the background. Kia highlights secure vehicle identity verification and automatic billing using the payment method linked to the driver’s account.
Kia positions Plug & Charge as part of a broader push to link in-vehicle software, mobile services, and infrastructure partners, aiming to make EV ownership feel more natural and connected for modern drivers.