The Vehicle Identification Number includes a manufacturer section: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vehicle_identification_number https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ve

The Vehicle Identification Number includes a manufacturer section: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vehicle_identification_number https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vehicle_identification_number Kia was supposed to have access in North America by now so Tesla must have enabled it according to the original timelines and not the revised timelines. The restrictions are artificial. Kias have been able to use Tesla chargers in Europe for years. It works because it's all CCS. NACS is CCS with the J3400 plug.