Supercharger Challenges: When NACS May Not Be The Best Fit

by Rob Hoffman | TTAC Creator

Published: November 18th, 2025

supercharger challenges when nacs may not be the best fit

Kia EV9 owner and returning guest, Todd George joins the show to talk about the transition from the 2024 model with a CCS port to the 2026 model that now comes standard with a NACS port.

One of the first challenges he faced was charging at a Tesla Supercharger and reveals why. The conversation also touches on quality control issues, community feedback, and the future of the Kia EV9, including upcoming features and improvements. Todd shares his recommendations for potential buyers and reflects on the overall experience of owning an EV.

The Urban EV Podcast is about electric vehicle ownership in a city -- and how that can be daunting when you don't have access to a plug. We explore urban charging infrastructure along with the day-to-day experience and economics of public charging your vehicle in a big city.

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Normie on Nov 18, 2025

Which port do gas nozzles require?

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- ToolGuy™ on Nov 18, 2025
  
  You mean for regular, unleaded, or diesel?
  
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- Normie on Nov 18, 2025
  
  Premium only for my baby... none of that ethanol SureFreeze™ crap.
  
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- Col138372832 on Nov 20, 2025
  
  It depends on your vehicle. E10 Regular is most common, although higher performance cars may require E10 Midgrade or even E10 Premium. More environmentally conscious vehicles may take E30 or E70, although your mpg will suffer. And some require diesel - do NOT put gas in a diesel vehicle even though the nozzle fits perfectly, or you'll destroy the engine!
  It's very complicated, unlike an EV where you simply... plug it in.
  
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Jalop1991 on Nov 18, 2025

Nonononono, MC assures us all that it's no problem owning an EV in the city, you just take it home and plug it in...

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