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EV Plug & Charge Compatibility: Which Cars Start and Bill Automatically?

Last verified November 7, 2026

EV Plug & Charge Compatibility: Which Cars Start and Bill Automatically?

A charging connector that fits does not necessarily mean you can plug in and have charging plus payment start automatically. Public networks use different authentication products, exact model-year support changes, and some vehicles need an account, charging plan, software update, dealer enablement or one-time certificate/enrollment step first.

This source-dated guide compares selected vehicles with directly documented U.S. make/model-year/network evidence from vehicle -> network -> automatic-authentication method -> setup -> billing. It is not an exhaustive U.S. vehicle census or a test of individual chargers/VINs. It keeps Plug & Charge, EVgo Autocharge+, ordinary in-app charging and physical NACS/CCS access separate.

Correction (November 6, 2026): The previously published Kia row did not disclose the manufacturer's conditional Massachusetts Kia Connect eligibility restriction. Kia says Plug & Charge may be unavailable on some vehicles purchased or sold in Massachusetts if they are ineligible for Kia Connect; this is not a blanket exclusion of all Massachusetts EV6/EV9 vehicles or proof that any VIN has failed charging. The corrected source-and-model-year distinction is in the Kia row and section below.12

Quick answer

Vehicle / scope Network Automatic-auth state What must be set up first What happens after setup
Subaru EV MY2026+ (Solterra, Trailseeker or Uncharted only where the specific model/year applies) Tesla eligible NACS Superchargers; Subaru's separate select-network P&C claim Subaru says MY2026+ EVs support Plug & Charge on select public networks, but its Tesla guidance separately documents SubaruConnect-app charging/payment. Automatic Tesla-specific P&C is not established by these sources.345 Register the exact EV in SubaruConnect (not MySubaru), maintain Remote Connect trial/subscription, and enroll in Charging Networks to find/manage/pay eligible Tesla sessions. Tesla's own app is a separate account/payment path.345 Follow the session-start method shown in the selected app; do not assume plug-only Tesla authentication or the Tesla-app membership rate for a SubaruConnect session. Verify the live station, chosen biller and rate.345
2026 Toyota bZ (U.S., native NACS) IONNA specifically; eligible Tesla Superchargers separately IONNA explicitly confirms Plug & Charge for MY2026+ Toyota EVs with enrollment. Toyota's 2026 bZ FAQ also documents Tesla-network charging and Toyota-app payment, but does not give an exact Tesla P&C site/VIN entitlement list.675 For IONNA, use active Remote Connect, Toyota EV Wallet and Charge Info → Charging Networks → Enroll → In-Network Partners → Plug & Charge → Confirm. For Tesla, verify the compatible site and Toyota/Tesla checkout method actually offered.675 After eligible IONNA enrollment, operator-documented P&C uses the Toyota wallet at the posted IONNA price, without an extra P&C fee. Do not infer the same automatic session or price on Tesla's network.75
2027 Chevrolet Bolt (U.S., native NACS) Tesla manufacturer-enabled NACS Superchargers Tesla automatic Plug & Charge: current exact Bolt/OTA/account entitlement not established by checked GM support. GM's June 2026 OTA statement was future-tense.89 Documented fallback: activate Energy Pass/Tesla Charge-by-App in myChevrolet with payment, or set up Tesla's own app at a Tesla-listed eligible stall. A generic GM Plug & Charge toggle only applies where that network is shown as supported.91011 Charge-by-App requires a manual start; verify actual Tesla auto-auth in your own vehicle/account before relying on it. Tesla-app membership and temporary holds do not automatically carry over to GM processing.1011
Volkswagen ID.4, MY2023–2026 Electrify America DC fast charging Plug&Charge-eligible model years; actual activation is plan/owner dependent Original owner must enroll in the applicable VW/EA plan, provide the required VIN/dealer code and payment method, and activate Plug&Charge. 2023, 2024–25 and 2026 have different plan terms; use the year-and-owner table below.121314151617 Volkswagen says plan-linked Plug&Charge deactivates when the included benefit expires. Used-owner and post-500-kWh states require account-specific verification; use ordinary EA app/card payment when automatic authorization is unconfirmed.1318
Ford Mustang Mach-E, F-150 Lightning, E-Transit — all MY on EA's current eligibility list Electrify America Plug&Charge — current Ford says enroll in BlueOval Charge Network and add payment; Electrify America lists all MY of these three vehicles as eligible.1219 At participating Plug & Charge stations, charging starts from the plug-in handshake and billing goes to the Ford account.19
2025+ Hyundai IONIQ 5 / IONIQ 5 N; 2026+ IONIQ 9 IONNA Plug & Charge — current Current vehicle/app software; MyHyundai/Bluelink; Hyundai Pay/In-App Charging; Plug & Charge activation/PCID. The 2025 IONIQ 5 needs Hyundai's P&C OTA before app setup; Hyundai also lists a dealer-enable step for the 2025 IONIQ 5 N.2021 Once activated, plugging in can initiate charging and payment without a separate session-start action.21
Certain 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5 (NEA EV), built Aug. 7, 2025–Apr. 29, 2026 Tesla V3/V4, IONNA and ChargePoint chargers (per Hyundai LA18; site-specific support unverified) VCMS P&C logic-update campaign for VIN-qualified cars; actual update/enrollment not verified Ask an IONIQ-certified dealer to check LA18 / TSB 26-01-043H, PCM event 1388 and current VCMS ROM; then separately confirm Bluelink, Hyundai Pay, In-App Charging and PCID activation. MY2025 OTA instructions are not this MY2026 dealer action.2221 Hyundai describes network support after eligible software configuration, not a guarantee every vehicle, site or driver account auto-starts. Verify VIN, installed software and network method; ordinary supported payment is the fallback.2220
2022–2024 Hyundai IONIQ 5; 2023–2025 IONIQ 6 IONNA In-App Charging only in IONNA's current matrix — not Plug & Charge Set up MyHyundai, Hyundai Pay and eligible In-App Charging. Hyundai separately says older IONIQ 5/6 owners need a dealer to enable P&C; no exact older-VIN dealer release was established by the public sources checked Oct. 27.2123 Use In-App Charging to initiate an eligible IONNA session now. P&C activation/PCID visibility or a manufacturer dealer statement does not demonstrate current IONNA P&C support for these listed model years.23
2025+ Hyundai KONA Electric IONNA In-App Charging only — IONNA's current matrix MyHyundai account, Hyundai Pay and eligible In-App Charging.23 Start an eligible charging session in the app; Hyundai's broader dealer-enable statement is not evidence of current KONA P&C support at IONNA.2123
2025+ Kia EV6; 2026+ Kia EV9 IONNA Plug & Charge — operator-listed; account/vehicle eligibility conditional Compatible Kia EV; active Kia Connect, Kia Charge Pass enrollment and P&C activation. Massachusetts exception: Kia says this may be unavailable for some vehicles bought or sold there that cannot obtain Kia Connect; check the official eligible model/trim/purchase-date list and actual account.2012 Eligible, successfully activated IONNA sessions can start/bill after plug-in; network model-year support alone does not prove the individual Massachusetts vehicle/account is eligible. If Kia enrollment is unavailable, check an independently supported standard card/app session at the station rather than relying on automatic billing.201
BMW iX/i4/i5 used or CPO, exact MY/EA account dependent Electrify America Used-owner initial P&C authorization: not established; previous first-owner post-expiry P&C continuation documented A prior purchaser's EA complimentary benefit does not transfer. A formerly enrolled first owner may continue paid EA P&C after plan expiry; a never-enrolled second owner needs BMW/EA confirmation of a new P&C certificate. Ordinary EA app/card charging is the paid fallback.2425262728 For MY2024+ BMW, IONNA is a separate Shell Recharge/My BMW P&C contract, not a remedy for unknown EA enrollment. IONNA also documents a 10% BMW discount for supported My BMW/P&C starts, not card-start sessions.20
BMW EVs MY2024+ IONNA Plug & Charge — current Create a Shell Recharge account inside My BMW; a Plug & Charge contract certificate then downloads to the vehicle.20 IONNA says no card, app or charger interaction is required at the station: plug in and walk away.20
2026+ Toyota/Lexus battery EVs, as grouped in IONNA's U.S. FAQ IONNA Plug & Charge with active Remote Connect — network-listed Active Remote Connect subscription, Toyota/Lexus app EV Wallet payment, vehicle/app Plug & Charge enrollment.20 IONNA says session authorization and standard-price payment occur automatically after setup; older vehicle scopes may offer app initiation instead. This does not establish availability of every exact model or trim.20
Volvo EX90 — check MY2025 core computer IONNA Plug & Charge — Volvo/IONNA listed; MY2025 hardware-qualified Activate compatible Volvo setup; MY2025 EX90 requires Volvo's NVIDIA Orin/Orin core-computer configuration; IONNA notes some need a free dealer hardware upgrade.2029 Automatic authorization/payment is described for eligible upgraded/configured EX90s at participating chargers, not every unverified 2025 VIN.29
Volvo EX60 — future-delivery qualification IONNA Plug & Charge listed for the model, not proof of completed U.S. deliveries Volvo's June 18 announcement said U.S. availability would begin when EX60 deliveries start later in 2026; verify current delivery and enrollment before relying on the feature.2029 Do not read a network/model eligibility entry as evidence of a delivered vehicle or successful charging session.29
2026+ Genesis GV60 / Electrified GV70 IONNA In-App Charging and Plug & Charge — IONNA-listed Complete eligible Genesis/IONNA app or P&C activation and associated payment setup.20 IONNA's 10% Hyundai/Genesis session discount requires qualifying in-app/P&C initiation; ordinary card initiation does not earn that program discount.20
Rivian R2; Lucid Air / Gravity — EA's listed all-model-year scopes Electrify America Plug&Charge eligible on EA's current list; account activation not independently verified for every VIN Complete the specific automaker or EA account/payment/activation steps applicable to the vehicle; EA's generic premium-offer steps do not necessarily apply to every OEM.12 Eligible and activated cars can automatically start/bill at EA; physical NACS/CCS access and non-EA networks must be checked separately.12
EVgo Autocharge+ eligible vehicle EVgo fast charging Autocharge+ — current; exact year/model eligibility is app-controlled Add the exact vehicle to EVgo, verify eligibility/VIN, request enrollment and normally complete a first CCS enrollment session. GM has a documented OEM-app enrollment path.3031 Subsequent EVgo sessions start automatically after plug-in. EVgo's current public rendering does not provide a source-stable exact MY table, so verify the specific vehicle/year in the EVgo app.3031

Subaru MY2026+ and Toyota bZ MY2026: who starts and bills the session?

The network and payment controller matter more than the shape of the port. Subaru advertises automatic Plug & Charge at select networks for MY2026+ EVs, while separately documenting SubaruConnect-managed Tesla sessions. Toyota's general MY2026 bZ Plug & Charge announcement likewise needs an operator-specific check: IONNA, unlike the inspected Tesla pages, explicitly documents the 2026+ Toyota enrollment and its billing method.34675

Vehicle and operator Documented initiation and billing route Setup to check before arrival What is not established
Subaru EV MY2026+, eligible Tesla Supercharger SubaruConnect app can find, manage and pay for Tesla sessions; Tesla separately permits its own app-initiated non-Tesla charging at eligible sites.345 Use SubaruConnect (Subaru EVs do not use MySubaru for these services); active Remote Connect; Charging Networks enrollment in SubaruConnect. For a Tesla-app session, add the car and payment within Tesla's own account.45 Subaru's general select-network P&C capability does not independently verify automatic Tesla-site P&C, every VIN, every station or Tesla-app membership pricing through SubaruConnect.35
Subaru EV MY2026+, a different public network Subaru advertises Plug & Charge on select networks, not a universal network-wide authorization guarantee.3 Confirm the actual network appears in the current SubaruConnect vehicle/account controls, is supported for your model and has an enrolled payment method.3 Checked Subaru materials do not independently establish an exact IONNA or Electrify America Subaru P&C matrix or a universal failure fix.37
2026 Toyota bZ, IONNA Operator-confirmed Plug & Charge after setup, automatically billed from Toyota EV Wallet at IONNA's standard posted price; operator says no separate P&C usage fee.7 Active Remote Connect; payment in Toyota EV Wallet; Charge Info → Charging Networks → Enroll → In-Network Partners → Plug & Charge → Confirm; power the vehicle on to finish enrollment.7 Does not establish every Toyota VIN's live entitlement, or automatic authorization at a Tesla Supercharger.75
2026 Toyota bZ, eligible Tesla Supercharger Toyota says compatible Tesla stations can be found, and Toyota-app charging initiation/payment including Plug & Charge functions require Remote Connect. Tesla also documents a separate Tesla-app manual start/payment path.65 Check exact site compatibility, Toyota Remote Connect/account payment and available initiation option; for the separate Tesla-app route, add the vehicle/payment there.65 The checked Toyota FAQ does not provide a station/VIN-specific Tesla automatic P&C acceptance list, an identical price across apps, or a universal enrollment remedy.65
Tesla app instead of an OEM app For a Tesla-listed compatible non-Tesla EV, Tesla's own app can select/start the session and bill the Tesla account.5 Tesla account, vehicle details, payment method and eligible actual stall.5 Tesla-app membership pricing is not automatically the price for a SubaruConnect/Toyota-app-initiated charge. Check the rate and receipt in the app that actually starts/bills the session.5

If Toyota Plug & Charge does not start at IONNA: The operator advises confirming active Remote Connect, Plug & Charge enabled in both the Toyota app and vehicle, and a current payment method. Unplug and reconnect; if automatic initiation still fails, start through the Toyota app or pay with a card at the dispenser. These are IONNA's operator-specific troubleshooting steps, not evidence of a general defect or a guaranteed fix.7

This is a documentation-based U.S. model-year/network comparison, not independent testing of Subaru or Toyota hardware, account entitlements, software versions or charging sessions. If a car's actual P&C enrollment/network availability is uncertain, set up a supported manual start method before a trip. For physical adapter/eligible-site distinctions, see the Supercharger/NACS compatibility guide; for recurring app/membership economics, see the membership break-even guide.34675

Source-scope update November 7, 2026: the five sources for this Subaru/Toyota comparison were individually checked; other vehicle rows retain their previously documented verification dates. This targeted expansion does not certify every other source in the guide.

The important distinction: access is not authentication

There are at least four separate questions:

  1. Can the connector physically connect? CCS and NACS access are hardware/site questions.
  2. Can the vehicle use that network? A network can authorize an automaker without providing automatic session authentication.
  3. Can the car identify itself and start the session automatically? This is the Plug & Charge / Autocharge+ question.
  4. Is a payment account, charging plan or certificate already linked? Automatic start does not remove the need for a billing relationship.

ATC's non-Tesla Supercharger/NACS compatibility guide owns the first two questions for Tesla's network. This guide owns the third and fourth.

2027 Chevrolet Bolt at Tesla Superchargers: what starts the session and who bills it?

Current source-backed answer (checked October 31, 2026): The U.S. 2027 Bolt has a native NACS charging port, and Tesla lists GM as enabled at selected NACS Superchargers. That establishes neither Tesla automatic Plug & Charge for every Bolt nor access to Tesla-only sites. GM's June 9 release described a later-2026 OTA for native-NACS Tesla Plug & Charge; the current Chevrolet help page checked here lists Tesla under Charge-by-App but IONNA under Plug and Charge, without a 2027 Bolt Tesla-auto OTA/version inventory. That absence is limited to the public OEM pages reviewed, not proof a particular updated Bolt cannot auto-start.8911

What you are trying to do What the checked original source establishes Practical next step and important limit
Use the plug at a Tesla stall The Bolt has native NACS, and Tesla enables selected GM-compatible NACS sites; Tesla-only sites are separate.811 Select the actual 2027 Bolt and check the exact available site in the GM/Tesla app. Hardware compatibility is not payment authorization. For adapters and other model-years, use the Tesla NACS access guide.
Start and pay using myChevrolet / Energy Pass Chevrolet's Charge-by-App help says to open Map → … → Public Charging Services, activate Tesla Supercharger under Supported Networks, and configure the account/payment path. GM says Energy Pass can facilitate eligible Tesla sessions without a separate Tesla account.910 With a compatible live site and payment set up, follow the GM app's session-start instruction; do not infer an automatic start from merely enabling Tesla for Charge-by-App.
Plug in and automatically authenticate through GM GM's original June statement promised a future OTA for Tesla on native-NACS GM EVs. Current generic Energy Pass P&C instructions require the specific supported network to be listed/enabled; the reviewed Chevrolet page does not provide an exact MY2027 Bolt/Tesla software rollout table.8910 Check the actual myChevrolet/Energy Pass eligible network toggle, vehicle software/release notes and current GM support for your exact car. Tesla auto-auth status is not established by these public documents; prepare a manual start path until confirmed. Do not assume IONNA activation also activates Tesla.
Start through the Tesla app instead Tesla's official other-EV instructions let an eligible driver add the vehicle and payment method, choose a compatible Supercharger and start through the Tesla app. A Tesla account and payment setup are needed for that route.11 Check the live compatible stall and displayed rate in Tesla's app. This is a different billing route from Energy Pass; Tesla also lists limited sites with direct card/guest payment.
Compare rates, membership and pending authorizations Tesla says third-party-app prices may vary; its membership's reduced rate applies when using the Tesla app. Tesla's published U.S. temporary authorizations are $20 via a Tesla-app account and $40 through guest checkout; card release depends on the bank.11 The GM Energy Pass hold amount and whether a Tesla-app membership rate applies to a GM-started session are not established by Tesla's app/guest figures. Verify the displayed rate, charging provider and receipt before choosing a path.

Before a trip: (1) confirm the 2027 Bolt and live Tesla site are eligible; (2) set up Energy Pass and a valid payment method, then inspect Tesla under Public Charging Services; (3) only rely on automatic P&C if your actual vehicle/software and account show current Tesla-specific support; (4) otherwise initiate manually through myChevrolet or Tesla's app at an eligible post; (5) compare the actual selected app's rate, membership terms, pending authorization and receipt. A failed session by itself cannot identify a defect, missing OTA or payment-policy cause.891011

This is a conditional documentation comparison, not an independently measured 2027 Bolt success rate, a completed OTA certification, or a statement that the feature can never work. Recheck on GM's exact Tesla P&C OTA/release notes and through the full-guide source recheck. For recurring account-versus-membership costs, use the fast-charging membership break-even guide.

Electrify America: every charger supports Plug&Charge, but only eligible vehicles do

Electrify America's current U.S. page says all Electrify America chargers are Plug&Charge capable, while only listed vehicle/model-year scopes are eligible.12

Its current list includes:

  • Ford Mustang Mach-E — all model years
  • Ford F-150 Lightning — all model years
  • Ford E-Transit — all model years
  • Volkswagen ID.4 — 2023-2026
  • Volkswagen ID. Buzz — 2025
  • Nissan LEAF — 2026
  • Lucid Air and Gravity — all model years
  • Rivian R1S, R1T and R2 — all model years
  • exact current Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Porsche scopes published on Electrify America's live list.12

After enrollment, Electrify America says Plug&Charge identifies the account and initiates the charging session automatically.12

That does not mean every listed car uses the same activation flow. Electrify America notes that manufacturer-specific activation can live in the automaker's app. For exact setup, use the OEM path when one is published.

Volkswagen ID.4 2023–2026: used ownership, included-plan expiration and paid charging

First check the car's model year and the account/benefit status, not just its charge port. Electrify America currently lists MY2023–2026 Volkswagen ID.4 as Plug&Charge-eligible vehicles. Volkswagen separately describes the automatic billing setup as original-owner, included-plan and enrollment dependent. An eligible model-year listing is not proof that a used car's new owner has a transferable charging contract or that an expired plan still authorizes automatic sessions.121314151617

U.S. ID.4 model year Original purchaser's stated Electrify America benefit Used or benefit-expired buyer's relevant boundary
2023 36 months of covered 30-minute DC fast-charge sessions (plus eligible 60-minute Level 2 sessions); original EA terms impose a 60-minute wait between covered sessions. Original terms describe app/NFC initiation; VW's current benefits guidance also describes Plug&Charge for eligible 2023+ cars.1314 The promotional sessions are first-owner/VIN/account-scoped and are not an automatic second-owner entitlement. The original plan's older app/NFC instructions alone are not evidence P&C cannot work today on an otherwise eligible 2023 car.1314
2024 36 months of Pass+ pricing plus 500 kWh of included charging, tied to the original owner and registered vehicle. EA's original terms expressly refer to Plug&Charge with the plan.15 A depleted 500-kWh credit and the end of the 36-month term are different conditions. EA's original disclosure contains account-conversion language after credit depletion; it does not reliably establish the live P&C authorization state for a specific account after that point. Confirm in the EA app or with EA/VW, rather than assuming either automatic continuation or immediate deactivation.1315
2025 36 months of Pass+ pricing plus 500 kWh of included charging, for the first owner, with P&C enrollment. VW's MY2025 instructions anchor the benefit term to the original purchase.1632 Spent kWh are not the same as elapsed months; original EA program language mixes charging-after-credit and account-conversion terms. Do not promise continued P&C just because time remains, or conclude it stopped merely because kWh ran out. VW says P&C deactivates when the included plan expires.131632
2026 24 months of included Pass+ pricing and Plug&Charge, not 500 kWh of free electricity. The original owner still pays applicable charging fees and must enroll/activate the plan.1317 Volkswagen says P&C deactivates on expiration of this included plan, and the promotion is original-owner scoped. A used buyer's paid account or a replacement subscription alone is not a documented P&C reenrollment entitlement.1317

Decide what to do before the next EA fast-charge session

Your situation Documented next step
Original owner; included plan is still active In the Electrify America app, confirm that the correct VW charging plan, vehicle/VIN, payment method and Plug&Charge activation are present. VW's instructions describe a dealer-supplied enrollment code and explicit activation; a compatible port alone does not complete billing setup.1213
Used ID.4; seller had free charging or Plug&Charge Treat the original owner's promotional benefit as nontransferable under the checked terms. Ask EA/VW about your own vehicle/account's available enrollment; the public eligibility list does not establish that the used VIN carries a transferable certificate.1314151617
2024/2025 included 500 kWh has run out, but 36 months may remain Expect no more free 500-kWh promotional energy and check the live Plan Details, rate and P&C state in your own EA account. The issuer's original credit-expiry/conversion wording does not establish a universal active-or-disabled Plug&Charge answer after the kWh allowance is spent.151632
Original-owner included plan has actually expired Volkswagen states that the plan-linked P&C function deactivates. Buying ordinary paid Pass+ does not, in the checked primary terms, guarantee reactivation. Check VW/EA for any current VIN-specific entitlement or later program; use a regular paid EA session in the meantime.131718
Need to charge without verified automatic activation Use the EA app's ordinary session-start/payment path, or a supported guest debit/credit-card initiation at the station. Pass and paid Pass+ are billing options, not equivalent to P&C certificate eligibility; actual station payment availability and rates vary.18

Do not confuse three separate states: the car appears on EA's compatible model-year list; an eligible account has the original-owner plan and a valid activation; the dispenser actually starts and bills a live session. A regular paid Pass+ membership may reduce the rate but the checked issuer documentation does not promise that paying the subscription restores P&C for a used or benefit-expired ID.4. Equally, lack of this publicly documented entitlement is not proof a particular used VIN is permanently incapable of automatic charging.121318

For an account-specific enrollment or failed-activation question, Volkswagen lists Electrify America Customer Assistance at 1-833-632-2778, available 24/7. Confirm your own plan details rather than relying on the prior owner's app or a used-vehicle advertisement.13

This is a targeted original-source comparison checked October 29, 2026. The 2024 Electrify America disclosure is at a URL without the year in its path; its original issuer text was independently retrieved again on October 29. Its account-conversion wording still cannot verify an individual vehicle's post-credit Plug&Charge state.15

Ford: Electrify America lists all model years of three Ford EVs

Electrify America's live eligibility list currently marks all model years of Mustang Mach-E, F-150 Lightning and E-Transit as Plug&Charge eligible.12

Ford's current BlueOval Charge Network page supplies the account boundary: first enroll in BlueOval Charge Network through the Ford app and add a payment method. At stations supporting Plug & Charge, Ford says the driver can plug in and payment happens automatically through the Ford account.19

Ford currently names Ford Charge, Electrify America, IONNA, EVolve NY and Tesla Superchargers among its Plug & Charge network support/expansion.19

This guide does not infer that every Ford-compatible physical charger supports the feature. Use the Ford app/current station state for the exact site.

Hyundai at IONNA: model year changes whether the station can authenticate automatically

IONNA's current Hyundai table is especially useful because it publishes both positive and negative states.20

In-App Charging + Plug & Charge:

  • IONIQ 5 / IONIQ 5 N — 2025 model year and newer
  • IONIQ 9 — 2026 model year and newer

In-App Charging only:

  • IONIQ 5 — 2022-2024
  • IONIQ 6 — 2023-2025
  • KONA Electric — 2025 model year and newer20

The practical consequence is important: an older IONIQ 5 can be fully capable of using the charger and still not have IONNA Plug & Charge. Can charge there and authenticates automatically there are different answers.

Hyundai's current owner FAQ adds the activation path. It requires Bluelink/MyHyundai setup, Hyundai Pay/In-App Charging, Plug & Charge activation and a PCID association. For the 2025 IONIQ 5, Hyundai says the Plug & Charge OTA must be installed before app setup.21

Hyundai also says several older/model variants, including 2025 IONIQ 5 N, need a dealer visit to have Plug & Charge functionality enabled.21 IONNA simultaneously lists 2025+ IONIQ 5 N as eligible.20 Those statements should be read together: network eligibility does not mean the vehicle needs no enablement step.

Older IONIQ 5/6: a dealer recommendation is not an IONNA activation date

Hyundai's U.S. owner FAQ says 2024-and-earlier IONIQ 5 and 2025-and-earlier IONIQ 6 need a dealership visit for Plug & Charge enablement. IONNA currently lists MY2022–24 IONIQ 5 and MY2023–25 IONIQ 6 as In-App Charging only on its network. The first statement describes a manufacturer's suggested enablement route; the second describes the charging operator's currently listed authorization method. They do not establish that a particular older vehicle has a dealer-installable update today or that a dealer update would make IONNA Plug & Charge available for it.2123

U.S. model-year scope IONNA method documented now Manufacturer enablement statement Confirmed older-VIN service update in the public sources checked Oct. 27
IONIQ 5, 2022–2024 MyHyundai In-App Charging — session started in the app.23 Hyundai says dealer enablement is needed.21 Not established. No applicable dated bulletin/VIN scope or completed dealer installation was verified in the checked Hyundai owner and IONNA pages; not proof such service cannot exist.
IONIQ 6, 2023–2025 MyHyundai In-App Charging — session started in the app.23 Hyundai says dealer enablement is needed.21 Not established for an exact older VIN in the checked public sources; ask the dealer to verify applicability, rather than assuming it is a released service campaign.
IONIQ 5, 2025; IONIQ 5 N, 2025 IONNA lists both methods, subject to car/account activation.23 Hyundai separately documents a Plug & Charge OTA specifically for MY2025 IONIQ 5 and a dealer-enable step for MY2025 IONIQ 5 N.2133 The MY2025 standard IONIQ 5 OTA is not a blanket 2022–24 IONIQ 5 or 2023–25 IONIQ 6 release; vehicle-specific software/enablement still needs verification.

What an older IONIQ owner can do now: In MyHyundai, add a payment card under Hyundai Pay, then find Subscriptions → Charging → In-App Charging and activate it. At a participating IONNA charger, initiate the session using the supported In-App Charging flow. IONNA advertises a 10% discount on the energy portion of eligible Hyundai sessions initiated using In-App Charging (or qualifying P&C), not those started through the charger's credit-card reader or a third-party app; tax and session-related fees are excluded from the advertised discount.23 A visible PCID or P&C menu does not independently demonstrate that plug-triggered IONNA authentication is supported for that exact older car.2123

For a specific older VIN, ask a Hyundai dealership or Bluelink support to check current applicable service information and vehicle configuration. The checked public FAQ and network pages did not identify a dated, VIN-scoped, released dealer bulletin for those older IONIQ cohorts as of October 27, 2026. This is a bounded source-availability statement, not an assertion no update exists in dealer systems or that all dealerships offer one. EVgo Autocharge+ is a separate network enrollment method; IONNA In-App Charging eligibility does not establish EVgo automatic-authentication eligibility.21303123

Certain 2026 IONIQ 5 vehicles: verify Hyundai LA18 / VCMS before treating it as an app-only issue

Hyundai's May 2026 TSB 26-01-043H describes Limited Coverage Campaign LA18 for certain U.S. 2026 IONIQ 5 (NEA EV) vehicles built August 7, 2025 through April 29, 2026. It says an eligible VCMS software update is intended to enable Plug & Charge support at Tesla V3/V4 Superchargers, IONNA and ChargePoint chargers. This is a documented dealer field action, not evidence of a new November rollout, a general NHTSA safety recall, installed software on every car in the build window or successful charging at every site.22

What to verify for a 2026 IONIQ 5 Hyundai's original evidence Owner's useful next action
Campaign and cohort LA18 applies to certain 2026 NEA EV vehicles in the stated production window; vehicle-by-VIN eligibility is not established by year alone.22 Ask an IONIQ-certified Hyundai dealer to verify whether LA18 applies to your VIN and whether the service was completed. The bulletin specifically names WebDCS for checking warranty start date and mileage; it does not establish a public owner-facing LA18 lookup.
Vehicle-side software The bulletin calls for a GDS PCM event 1388 VCMS update for ECU part 35000-1XAN2; its older listed ROMs NEEP-S06RA, NEEP-S08RA and NEEP-S10RC point to target NEEP-S11RC.22 Have the dealer check installed ROM/version and applicability. Do not attempt the dealer ECU procedure yourself or infer installed status from an infotainment/app menu.
Different from a 2025 IONIQ 5 OTA Hyundai's public owner setup separately specifies an OTA prerequisite for the standard MY2025 IONIQ 5. It does not say this MY2026 LA18 VCMS dealer bulletin is universally OTA-delivered.213322 Do not rely on a 2025 OTA instruction to establish 2026 LA18 completion; get the correct VIN-specific service confirmation.
Account and price after any software work Hyundai separately requires Bluelink, Hyundai Pay, In-App Charging, P&C/PCID activation; IONNA's 2025+ model-year listing is not an account or charger-handshake test.2123 Recheck account/payment association and eligible station. If automatic start fails, use supported In-App Charging or card start. IONNA's Hyundai discount applies to qualifying in-app/P&C starts, not ordinary card starts.23

Warranty distinction: Hyundai's bulletin ties the listed operation to its 10-year/100,000-mile high-voltage warranty, with transfer to later owners subject to start date, mileage and eligible work. It only says dealers may request goodwill case-by-case outside warranty; that does not guarantee a free update for every 2026 owner.22 The TSB is a limited-coverage service campaign; the word “recall” appearing in a service-procedure notice does not establish a federal safety recall. A clean NHTSA safety-recall lookup therefore cannot by itself establish that LA18 is complete or inapplicable to a VIN.

Still unknown as of November 6, 2026: your VIN's active LA18 eligibility, current dealer-system revision, installed software, whether it was ever repaired, station compatibility and the outcome of a particular charging attempt. These are why the guide distinguishes a maker-described intended capability from a successful live plug-and-bill session.

Hyundai IONIQ 5 Plug & Charge: what to check when activation or automatic start fails

First identify the failing step. A Plug & Charge option on the vehicle's screen is not by itself proof of an active MyHyundai payment certificate or successful IONNA station authentication. IONNA currently lists 2025-and-newer IONIQ 5 / IONIQ 5 N for both In-App Charging and Plug & Charge, but 2022–2024 IONIQ 5 for In-App Charging only. A listed model-year capability does not verify a specific VIN's software, enrollment or current station.202123

What you see Documented next check What it does not establish
The vehicle displays Plug & Charge, but MyHyundai has no Plug & Charge setup option Start by checking exact model year and IONNA method eligibility. Update the MyHyundai app and verify vehicle software using infotainment Setup → General → SW Info/Update → Software Version against Hyundai's update portal. IONNA directs unresolved owners to Bluelink at 1-855-225-8354.2023 The menu mismatch alone is not a diagnosed widespread MY2027 bug; the official checks are not a guaranteed fix.
Hyundai Pay or In-App Charging is not set up Set up a Bluelink/MyHyundai account and enter a payment card in Menu → Hyundai Pay. Then use Menu → Subscriptions → Charging → In-App Charging to activate eligible in-app sessions. At Home → Charge → Plug & Charge, check for Active or select activation if offered for the vehicle.2123 A payment method, map listing or in-app-start eligibility alone does not prove plug-triggered automatic authentication.
The app offers activation but cannot retrieve the PCID Hyundai says to obtain the Plug & Charge ID (PCID) from the car's infotainment charging/Plug & Charge menu and scan the provided QR code or enter the PCID manually when automatic retrieval fails. Check for Active in MyHyundai after association.21 This is a manufacturer-described enrollment path, not evidence of a successful live charger handshake for that VIN.
You own a 2025 IONIQ 5 or 2025 IONIQ 5 N The standard 2025 IONIQ 5 has a Hyundai-described Plug & Charge OTA prerequisite before app setup. Hyundai separately names 2025 IONIQ 5 N as a dealer-enable cohort. Confirm exact vehicle scope rather than applying the 2025 OTA to MY2026/MY2027 or older cars.2133 The cited 2025 instructions are not a universal new model-year patch or a released IONNA P&C activation path for MY2022–24 IONIQ 5.
MyHyundai shows Active but an IONNA plug-in does not start automatically Reconfirm the particular network/site, currently listed model-year method and account setup. For a session you need now, IONNA also permits card/mobile-wallet start at the charger; where the vehicle/session is eligible and app setup works, In-App Charging is another supported initiation method. Record the station/session details for IONNA dispenser/payment support at 1-833-ION-CHRG or Hyundai Bluelink at 1-855-225-8354 if the expected automatic start still fails.2023 The checked sources do not identify a universal failed-handshake root cause or guarantee that a particular site, payment reader, PCID or fallback will work.
The problem is EVgo or a Tesla station, not IONNA Check the actual charging operator's separate enrollment and station rules. EVgo's Autocharge+ is not Hyundai/IONNA Plug & Charge; Tesla-compatible physical DC access is not equivalent to activated automatic billing.213031 Do not carry an IONNA authorization, discount or troubleshooting step over to a different network.

Cost of using the fallback: IONNA says its eligible Hyundai/Genesis 10% discount on the energy portion applies to sessions started through qualifying In-App Charging or Plug & Charge, excluding taxes and session-related fees. A credit-card-reader or third-party app start does not receive that stated discount. This is an operator-specific condition, not a general network rate or guarantee of a particular driver's savings.23

The checked current IONNA and Hyundai support pages establish a supported sequence of checks, not a proven fix for an individual 2026/2027 IONIQ 5. Record your model year, app version, infotainment software version, presence/absence of PCID, MyHyundai enrollment state and exact station before escalating. The operator's missing-option instructions explicitly direct unresolved Hyundai customers to Bluelink.2123

Kia at IONNA: 2025 EV6 and 2026 EV9 are the current starting points

IONNA says Plug & Charge is available nationwide at its Rechargeries for:

  • 2025 and newer Kia EV6
  • 2026 and newer Kia EV920

Kia's current U.S. Charge Pass page matches those starting model years and says newer Kia EV models are capable.1

Kia requires a compatible vehicle, an active Kia Connect account and enrollment in Kia Charge Pass. Once Plug & Charge is activated, the Kia Access app can show compatible stations.1

For vehicles purchased or sold in Massachusetts: Kia's Plug & Charge footnote 3 says the feature may currently be unavailable when that vehicle is not eligible for Kia Connect; Kia separately says some model-year-2022-and-newer Massachusetts vehicles may lack Kia Connect. This is a conditional manufacturer-account prerequisite, not a categorical Massachusetts ban or a statement that IONNA lacks compatible connectors there.1 Kia publishes a specific eligible model-year/trim table, with a May 23, 2024-or-later purchase/sale condition for the vehicles listed in that table, and warns that earlier purchases may need a phased availability update. In the original list checked November 6, 2025 EV6 and selected 2026 EV6/EV9 trims appear, but this does not prove your vehicle's Kia Connect service is already active. Check Kia's Massachusetts availability list, then confirm the exact VIN/account with Kia before depending on Plug & Charge.2

If Kia Connect or Charge Pass cannot be activated, a manufacturer/model-year label in IONNA's compatibility FAQ does not establish automatic billing. IONNA separately supports standard credit/debit card/mobile-wallet station starts and certain app-initiated charging sessions; verify the available payment method at the actual station rather than claiming the car cannot physically charge.201

The charging account is therefore part of compatibility. A 2025 EV6 with no active setup should not be represented as plug in anywhere and it bills automatically.

BMW at IONNA: the certificate comes after account setup

IONNA currently says BMW EVs from model year 2024 onward can use Plug & Charge at its Rechargeries.20

The setup flow is specific: create a Shell Recharge account within the My BMW app. IONNA says a Plug & Charge contract certificate is then automatically downloaded to the vehicle.20

After that setup, IONNA describes the station experience as no credit card, app or charger interaction required — plug in and walk away.20

That certificate/account step is the part a simple BMW 2024+ = yes result tends to omit.

BMW used/CPO buyers: original-owner benefits, paid EA and IONNA are separate

If you bought a used iX, i4 or i5, you can pay to charge at Electrify America without assuming the seller's free charging or Plug & Charge certificate transfers. BMW expressly says its complimentary EA new-car benefit is non-transferable; Electrify America separately offers ordinary paid app-session starts and supported credit/debit-card guest payment.242728

Buyer / account state EA complimentary energy EA paid app/card session EA automatic Plug & Charge IONNA / Shell Recharge automatic payment
Original buyer; new-car EA plan still active Only within that vehicle/year's original limits; e.g. MY2025–26 iX/i4/i5: up to 1,000 kWh or two years, whichever first.34 Yes with accepted account/card, outside or beyond complimentary coverage.2728 BMW describes enrollment through its EA new-car plan plus activation; car/network capability alone is insufficient.2435 Separately available for MY2024+ BMW EVs after Shell Recharge enrollment in My BMW and active certificate.20
Same original buyer; formerly enrolled complimentary EA plan has expired No remaining expired complimentary plan benefit. BMW says existing customers automatically convert to paid Pass for My BMW, with optional Pass+; charging fees apply.26 BMW explicitly says P&C is supported for those who previously had a complimentary plan. This is continuation, not new buyer enrollment.26 Separate eligible MY2024+ IONNA account/certificate path.20
New CPO/second owner; original buyer's code/offer already used No transfer of the original free-energy benefit.25 Use ordinary paid EA app session start or supported station card path; check station pricing/payment and card validity.28 Not publicly established whether a fresh second-owner paid BMW/EA P&C certificate can be issued. BMW's after-expiry promise applies to previously enrolled owners; EA's paid-plan terms say P&C may work for capable vehicles, not that a never-enrolled CPO buyer is eligible.242627 Different operator contract: MY2024+ BMWs are IONNA-listed; set up Shell Recharge in your own My BMW app, then check certificate and live VIN/account status.20
Used BMW MY2022–23 Original free benefit is nontransferable.25 Ordinary paid EA charging is available by supported payment method.28 Do not infer new CPO P&C enrollment from technical fit or older original-owner offers.2435 IONNA's published BMW P&C model-year statement begins at MY2024. Ask about the exact older VIN; do not assume it has IONNA P&C.20

What to do now: In your own My BMW/EA account, verify the VIN, paid plan, stored payment method and whether the vehicle actually shows a valid Plug & Charge contract. If you do not have confirmed P&C, start an EA session using the standard app/payment method instead. For a new second-owner EA P&C contract, ask BMW/EA support specifically whether your already-sold VIN can be registered without the first buyer's Premium Offer code. Do not reuse another person's code or assume a $7/month Pass+ membership itself creates a certificate.24262728

IONNA uses a separate billing contract: IONNA currently lists 10% off eligible BMW/MINI sessions initiated by Plug & Charge or My BMW, not by starting with a card. Select new MY2027 BMW i5/i7/iX3 buyers may instead qualify for a separately activated 25% IONNA discount during their applicable one-year introductory period; BMW's issuer terms govern that offer, and a used BMW buyer should not assume it transfers. Compare the actual enrolled offer and live session price. IONNA's MY2024+ BMW P&C contract is set up through Shell Recharge within My BMW, not by redeeming an Electrify America original-owner code.2024 Neither source establishes an individual used VIN's certificate or guarantees a successful station session.

The new-EV complimentary charging benefits guide explains model-year free-energy limits; the used-EV account-transfer checklist addresses seller access and connected-service handoffs. Both are separate from a verified network-payment certificate. BMW/EA original-owner paid continuation is not proof of a CPO second-owner enrollment path. This BMW-specific comparison and the complete source set were independently rechecked November 6, 2026. Individual used-vehicle contract eligibility remains unverified.

Volvo EX90 versus EX60: the delivery and hardware qualifier matters

IONNA lists Volvo EX60 and EX90 for Plug & Charge. Its current FAQ warns that 2025 EX90s may require a free dealer hardware upgrade.20 Volvo's own June 18, 2026 U.S. announcement is more precise: 2025 EX90 requires the NVIDIA Orin/Orin core-computer configuration for Plug & Charge, and EX60 functionality was promised when U.S. deliveries begin later in 2026.29

This does not prove that a particular MY2025 EX90 has received the upgrade or that any EX60 was already delivered by this guide's check. Confirm current vehicle computer and enrolled charging network rather than treating a model-name list as a guarantee.

Toyota/Lexus at IONNA: Remote Connect is part of eligibility

IONNA's October 27 FAQ groups 2026 model year and newer Toyota/Lexus electric vehicles as eligible for Plug & Charge, with an active Remote Connect subscription, payment method in the Toyota/Lexus app EV Wallet and an explicit Plug & Charge enrollment action. The same operator says earlier Toyota/Lexus electric vehicles can use its In-App Charging flow subject to Remote Connect.20

This is IONNA operator guidance, not a claim that every 2026 Toyota or Lexus model/trim/VIN sold in the U.S. is a BEV, has shipped, or has proven cross-network automatic payment. IONNA says a qualifying session uses the posted price and there is no added Plug & Charge session fee.20

Hyundai and Genesis: the way you start a session affects the discount

IONNA's current FAQ lists 2026+ Genesis GV60 and Electrified GV70 for both In-App Charging and Plug & Charge. It says eligible Hyundai and Genesis EV owners receive a 10% discount, effective August 19, 2026, when sessions at IONNA are initiated using qualifying In-App Charging or Plug & Charge; ordinary credit-card initiation does not earn this program discount.20

Importantly, 2023–2025 IONIQ 6 is IONNA In-App Charging only, so the same discount may apply when its owner starts via the eligible app flow even though plug-triggered automatic authentication is not network-listed for that vehicle/year. Program qualification is not protocol support or a universal discount across charging networks.20

EVgo Autocharge+ is a different automatic-authentication system

EVgo calls its product Autocharge+, not Plug & Charge.30

EVgo says eligible vehicles can start a session simply by plugging in once they are enrolled. Its current page describes eligibility in terms of a vehicle providing the required identifier/two-way data and says most CCS vehicles support the feature.30

Typical enrollment requires:

  1. EVgo app/account;
  2. the exact vehicle added to the account;
  3. VIN/eligibility confirmation;
  4. requesting Autocharge+ enrollment; and
  5. an enrollment session at an EVgo fast charger so the vehicle's identifier can be linked to the account.31

EVgo documents a GM-specific exception where enrollment must be handled through the GM app.31

EVgo also warns that rental vehicles must be unenrolled before return or the registered account holder can remain responsible for future charging costs. This matters because automatic authorization remains linked to the enrolled account.31

The exact-model-year rule matters here: EVgo's current public page dynamically loads its model list and the checked public rendering does not provide a stable exact MY matrix. Its help center says the authoritative test is whether the exact vehicle profile shows Eligible for Autocharge+.31

So ATC records this state as verify exact vehicle/year in the EVgo app, rather than copying an older static model list into a 2026 guide.

We do not automatically call these systems ISO 15118

Plug & Charge is often associated with ISO 15118, but this guide only records a protocol label when the checked first-party source explicitly establishes it for the exact implementation.

The current sources above already answer the user's practical question — whether plugging in can authenticate/start/bill and what must be activated first — without making an unnecessary protocol inference.

Likewise, EVgo Autocharge+ remains Autocharge+ here. Similar user experience does not establish identical backend protocol or credential mechanics.

What to check before relying on automatic start

  1. Verify your exact model year, not just the model name. IONNA's Hyundai list changes materially by year.
  2. Verify the exact network/site. Physical compatibility does not prove that the site's automatic-auth feature is live.
  3. Complete the account/payment setup before the trip. Plug-triggered charging still needs somewhere to bill the session.
  4. Install required software or dealer enablement. Hyundai's current rollout is a clear example.
  5. Check whether the feature is tied to a charging plan or owner status. Volkswagen's 2026 ID.4 entitlement expires with the included plan and is original-owner scoped.
  6. For EVgo, check the exact vehicle profile in the app. Do not rely on an old static Autocharge+ model list.
  7. Keep a fallback payment method available. Network/app/card fallback can matter when certificate, account or charger authentication fails.

What app-only and not established mean

App-only does not mean a vehicle cannot use the charger. It means the checked network source currently says the session must be initiated through an app rather than by automatic plug-triggered authentication.

Not established does not mean incompatible. It means ATC could not reproduce exact current first-party evidence for that vehicle/year/network combination at the same standard as the rows above.

This reference will expand only when current evidence supports the exact scope. It will not infer automatic authentication from connector type, network membership, a charging benefit or a generic supported network badge.

Update policy

This is a frequently changing living reference. Reverify a row whenever a network/OEM eligibility list changes, a new model year appears, an activation flow or charging-plan requirement changes, a software/OTA/dealer-enable requirement changes, roaming/network coverage expands, or a source conflict is resolved.

Source verification (November 6, 2026): Reopened the original manufacturer/network destinations for all 30 source entries below, including Hyundai's original six-page LA18 bulletin and the current Kia Massachusetts account-eligibility disclosures. Historical model-year plan terms remain historical; live VIN, certificate, app, charger, fee and software states are not independently tested. Recheck current issuer terms and the exact vehicle/account immediately before use.

Sources

Footnotes

  1. Kia — Kia Charge Pass, original U.S. owner FAQ. Overall guide source previously rechecked Oct. 27; Massachusetts disclosure in footnote 3 and Kia Connect prerequisite directly rechecked Nov. 6, 2026. https://owners.kia.com/us/en/kia-electrify.html Establishes eligible Kia P&C setup and expressly limits availability for some Massachusetts-bought/sold vehicles not eligible for Kia Connect. This targeted check does not refresh all inherited guide sources. ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4 ↩5 ↩6 ↩7

  2. Kia — Kia Connect Updates: Massachusetts Availability, manufacturer original model-year/trim and purchase/sale timing table, targeted check Nov. 6, 2026. https://owners.kia.com/us/en/kia-connect-updates.html Establishes select qualifying Massachusetts Kia Connect cohorts and the May 23, 2024 purchase/sale threshold for listed year/trim rows. It does not prove a specific VIN's current activation; earlier buyers may be handled in phases. ↩ ↩2 ↩3

  3. Subaru of America — SubaruConnect Mobile App, current official U.S. page independently checked November 7, 2026. https://www.subaru.com/vehicle-info/connected-services/subaruconnect/subaruconnect-app.html Separately documents 2026+ Subaru EV select-network automatic Plug & Charge and SubaruConnect-managed Tesla charging, both requiring Remote Connect; does not establish automatic Tesla-site authentication for a specific car/station. ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4 ↩5 ↩6 ↩7 ↩8 ↩9 ↩10

  4. Subaru of America — SubaruConnect Frequently Asked Questions, official U.S. owner guidance independently checked November 7, 2026. https://www.subaru.com/vehicle-info/connected-services/solterra-connect/frequently-asked-questions.html Identifies SubaruConnect as the Solterra/Trailseeker/Uncharted EV app distinct from MySubaru and requires Remote Connect plus Charging Networks enrollment for SubaruConnect-managed Tesla sessions. Does not promise automatic P&C or a specific app rate. ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4 ↩5 ↩6 ↩7

  5. Tesla — Supercharging Other EVs, current original operator policy checked November 7, 2026. https://www.tesla.com/support/charging/supercharging-other-evs Identifies Subaru and Toyota among enabled manufacturers at eligible NACS sites, distinguishes Tesla-only/Magic Dock/manufacturer-enabled posts, and documents Tesla-app start/payment and Tesla-app membership pricing rules. Does not establish Subaru/Toyota vehicle-by-site automatic P&C or third-party-app price parity. ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4 ↩5 ↩6 ↩7 ↩8 ↩9 ↩10 ↩11 ↩12 ↩13 ↩14 ↩15 ↩16 ↩17 ↩18

  6. Toyota — 2026 bZ FAQ, exact U.S. model-year manufacturer page independently checked November 7, 2026. https://www.toyota.com/bz/2026/faq/ Describes MY2026 native NACS and Toyota-app-compatible Tesla locations, initiation/payment including P&C functionality gated by Remote Connect. Does not inventory individual Tesla P&C site/VIN authorization, active subscriber accounts or price equivalence. ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4 ↩5 ↩6 ↩7

  7. IONNA — Do I need an app to charge my EV at IONNA? / Toyota and Lexus operator FAQ, current original operator page checked November 7, 2026. https://www.ionna.com/faq/do-i-need-an-app-to-charge-my-ev-at-ionna/ Explicitly documents MY2026+ Toyota/Lexus IONNA Plug & Charge with active Remote Connect, Toyota/Lexus EV Wallet and in-app enrollment steps; standard posted IONNA price, no P&C surcharge; ordinary operator app/card fallback. Does not establish Subaru/other-network eligibility. ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4 ↩5 ↩6 ↩7 ↩8 ↩9 ↩10

  8. General Motors — Meet Energy Pass: an easier way to charge on the go, original June 9, 2026 issuer announcement; rechecked October 31, 2026. https://news.gm.com/home.detail.html/Pages/news/us/en/2026/jun/0609-meet-energy-pass.html Establishes the MY2027 Bolt native-NACS scope and Tesla automatic Plug & Charge as a later-2026 promised OTA, not confirmed completed rollout. ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4 ↩5

  9. Chevrolet — About EV features in your vehicle mobile app, current U.S. support instructions checked October 31, 2026. https://www.chevrolet.com/support/vehicle/smartphone-connections/mychevrolet-mobile-app/ev-features Documents Tesla Charge-by-App under Public Charging Services and IONNA Plug and Charge one-time activation; supplies no exact 2027 Bolt Tesla automatic software/VIN rollout list in the inspected page. ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4 ↩5 ↩6

  10. General Motors / GMC — How to use Energy Pass, current U.S. cross-brand issuer instructions rechecked October 31, 2026. https://www.gmc.com/support/vehicle/ev-charging/public-charging/energy-pass Establishes GM account/payment setup, supported-network-specific Plug & Charge activation, app/manual fallback and Tesla session initiation without a separate Tesla account; generic GMC menu wording does not prove the identical myChevrolet interface or Tesla automatic Bolt availability. ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4 ↩5

  11. Tesla — Supercharging Other EVs, current U.S. operator support checked October 31, 2026. https://www.tesla.com/support/charging/supercharging-other-evs Lists manufacturer-enabled GM access, Tesla-only versus Magic Dock versus eligible NACS sites, non-Tesla Tesla-app/manual initiation, USD $20 Tesla-app / $40 guest temporary authorizations, third-party pricing differences and membership lower-rate terms scoped to Tesla-app sessions; no GM Energy Pass hold or 2027 Bolt OTA guarantee. ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4 ↩5 ↩6 ↩7

  12. Electrify America — Plug&Charge, current U.S. eligibility/setup page, guide-wide rechecked Oct. 27 and ID.4 model-year scope independently rechecked Oct. 29, 2026. https://www.electrifyamerica.com/plug-and-charge/ Establishes automatic account identification/session start, all-charger capability, exact current eligible model-year list and the EA-app activation flow where applicable. ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4 ↩5 ↩6 ↩7 ↩8 ↩9 ↩10 ↩11

  13. Volkswagen — Plug&Charge Benefits with your new VW EV, current U.S. owner-benefit page, guide-wide rechecked Oct. 27 and VW plan/activation/support scope independently rechecked Oct. 29, 2026. https://www.vw.com/en/owners-and-services/ownership-benefits/ev-owner-benefits/plug-and-charge.html Establishes 2026 ID.4 24-month Pass+/Plug&Charge benefit, original-owner/plan-expiry limits, DC-fast scope and activation/payment requirements. ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4 ↩5 ↩6 ↩7 ↩8 ↩9 ↩10 ↩11 ↩12 ↩13 ↩14

  14. Electrify America — 2023 VW ID.4 Charging Plan, original terms effective October 2022, source-checked Oct. 29, 2026. https://www.electrifyamerica.com/2023-vw-id4-charging-plan-disclosure/ Establishes original-owner/VIN-restricted 36-month 30-minute DC fast and 60-minute Level 2 covered-session terms and original app/NFC charging directions; its older version does not prove P&C is unavailable now. ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4 ↩5

  15. Electrify America — 2024 VW ID.4 Charging Plan, original terms effective February 2024, first-party issuer text independently retrieved and rechecked Oct. 29, 2026. https://www.electrifyamerica.com/vw-id4-charging-plan-disclosure/ Establishes 36-month Pass+ pricing, 500-kWh allowance, original-owner scope and included P&C; original credit-expiration/account-conversion language is not proof of the current P&C state after all free energy is consumed. The directly retrieved first-party text still does not establish the live P&C state after credit depletion; recheck if issuer wording changes and at the Nov. 3 whole-guide review. ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4 ↩5 ↩6 ↩7

  16. Electrify America — 2025 VW ID.4 Charging Plan, original terms effective March 2025, source-checked Oct. 29, 2026. https://www.electrifyamerica.com/2025-vw-id4-charging-plan-disclosure/ Establishes original-owner 36-month Pass+ and 500-kWh plan with P&C terms; account-conversion wording does not establish a specific VIN's post-credit automatic-auth status. ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4 ↩5 ↩6

  17. Electrify America — 2026 VW ID.4 Charging Plan, original terms effective October 2025, source-checked Oct. 29, 2026. https://www.electrifyamerica.com/2026-vw-id4-charging-plan-disclosure/ Establishes original-owner 24-month Pass+ price/P&C benefit, with charging fees payable and no 500-kWh free-energy entitlement. ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4 ↩5 ↩6

  18. Electrify America — Mobile App, Pass/Pass+ and Guest Charging, original current U.S. issuer help, source-checked Oct. 29, 2026. https://www.electrifyamerica.com/mobile-app/ Establishes ordinary app/tap-start and guest-card initiation separate from P&C; rates, fees and specific dispenser functionality vary. ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4

  19. Ford — Public Charging / BlueOval Charge Network, current U.S. page, rechecked Oct. 27, 2026. https://www.ford.com/electric/public-ev-charging-near-me/ Establishes BlueOval enrollment/payment prerequisite and automatic payment behavior at participating Plug & Charge networks. ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4

  20. IONNA — Will Plug & Charge work at IONNA Rechargeries?, current U.S. FAQ, rechecked Oct. 27, 2026. https://www.ionna.com/faqs/ Establishes current participating brands, Hyundai/Genesis app-only versus Plug & Charge scopes, 2025+ EV6 / 2026+ EV9, Volvo EX90/EX60 hardware caveats, MY2026+ Toyota/Lexus Remote Connect + EV Wallet, Genesis/Hyundai 10% payment-method conditions, BMW MY2024+ and Shell Recharge setup. ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4 ↩5 ↩6 ↩7 ↩8 ↩9 ↩10 ↩11 ↩12 ↩13 ↩14 ↩15 ↩16 ↩17 ↩18 ↩19 ↩20 ↩21 ↩22 ↩23 ↩24 ↩25 ↩26 ↩27 ↩28 ↩29 ↩30 ↩31 ↩32 ↩33 ↩34

  21. Hyundai — Using Plug and Charge, current U.S. owner FAQ, rechecked Oct. 27, 2026. https://owners.hyundaiusa.com/us/en/resources/general-information/ioniq5-ccu-pnc-ota-faqs Establishes automatic payment behavior, current Hyundai network statement, Bluelink/Hyundai Pay/In-App Charging/PCID activation, 2025 IONIQ 5 OTA requirement and dealer-enable caveats. ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4 ↩5 ↩6 ↩7 ↩8 ↩9 ↩10 ↩11 ↩12 ↩13 ↩14 ↩15 ↩16 ↩17 ↩18 ↩19 ↩20 ↩21

  22. Hyundai Motor America — TSB 26-01-043H, VCMS PNC Activation Logic Improvement (Limited Coverage Campaign LA18), original manufacturer technical bulletin dated May 2026 and archived in NHTSA manufacturer communications, text and pages 1–3 independently visually verified November 6, 2026. https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2026/MC-11032591-0001.pdf Establishes certain 2026 IONIQ 5 NEA EV build range Aug. 7, 2025–Apr. 29, 2026, Hyundai's intended Tesla V3/V4/IONNA/ChargePoint P&C support, IONIQ-certified dealer-only WebDCS eligibility/warranty check, GDS PCM event 1388, ECU/ROM identifiers, conditional 10-year/100,000-mile coverage and discretionary outside-coverage goodwill. Does not verify a particular VIN, installed OTA, success at every charger, defect rate or NHTSA safety-recall status. ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4 ↩5 ↩6 ↩7

  23. IONNA — Hyundai and Genesis EV Charging, current U.S. model-year/method matrix and MyHyundai/Hyundai Pay activation and 10% energy-only discount terms, rechecked Oct. 27, 2026. https://www.ionna.com/partner/hyundai/ Establishes MY2022–24 IONIQ 5 and MY2023–25 IONIQ 6 app-only at IONNA, 2025+ IONIQ 5/5 N and 2026+ IONIQ 9 both methods, KONA EV 2025+ app-only, In-App Charging menu steps and payment-method exclusion. The page does not establish a Hyundai dealer bulletin or actual behavior of any individual VIN/charger. ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4 ↩5 ↩6 ↩7 ↩8 ↩9 ↩10 ↩11 ↩12 ↩13 ↩14 ↩15 ↩16 ↩17 ↩18 ↩19

  24. BMW — Public Charging, current U.S. BMW ChargingNetwork/EA enrollment, MY2022–26 Plug & Charge eligibility FAQ and separate MY2027 i5/i7/iX3 IONNA promotional terms, rechecked November 6, 2026. https://www.bmwusa.com/all-electric/public-charging.html Establishes first-owner new-car EA Premium Offer/code and terms, initial promotional relationship, nontransferable free benefit and network distinction. Read with BMW's separately documented original-enrollee post-expiry continuation. ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4 ↩5 ↩6 ↩7

  25. BMW — Are Certified Pre-Owned BMW EVs eligible for free public charging?, first-party FAQ checked November 1, 2026. https://faq.bmwusa.com/s/article/FAQ-Are-Certified-Pre-Owned-BMW-electric-vehicles-eligible-for-free-public-charging-9Nthb?language=en_US Explicitly states original-buyer EA complimentary benefit is nontransferable; does not determine new paid CPO Plug & Charge authorization. ↩ ↩2 ↩3

  26. BMW — What happens when my complimentary charging plan with Electrify America expires?, first-party FAQ checked November 1, 2026. https://faq.bmwusa.com/s/article/FAQ-What-happens-when-my-complimentary-charging-plan-with-Electrify-America-expires-BMW-USA-AvBcz?language=en_US Documents automatic paid Pass transition and optional Pass+, preserving P&C for customers who previously had complimentary plans; not a new second-owner enrollment rule. ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4 ↩5

  27. Electrify America — Pass+ for My BMW Plan Disclosure, original paid operator terms, March 2025 edition checked November 1, 2026. https://www.electrifyamerica.com/pass-plus-for-mybmw-plan-disclosure/ Establishes $7 monthly fee, payable energy/session charges, card-backed My BMW swipe initiation and conditional P&C on capable vehicles. It does not establish that a never-enrolled used purchaser can issue a fresh BMW P&C certificate. ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4 ↩5

  28. Electrify America — Mobile App, current operator charging/payment instructions checked November 1, 2026. https://www.electrifyamerica.com/mobile-app/ Documents ordinary paid app-session/payment alternatives separate from automatic plug-triggered P&C; actual station payment, availability and rates vary. ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4 ↩5 ↩6

  29. Volvo Cars U.S. — "Just plug in and walk away", published June 18, 2026, rechecked Oct. 27, 2026. https://www.volvocars.com/us/media/press-releases/10907CFB09DD0963/ Establishes issuer-described EX90 availability, EX60 feature timing when later-2026 U.S. deliveries begin, and the exact MY2025 EX90 NVIDIA Orin/Orin core-computer condition. The announcement does not prove an individual vehicle upgrade or actual EX60 delivery date. ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4 ↩5

  30. EVgo — Autocharge+, current network page, rechecked Oct. 27, 2026. https://www.evgo.com/autocharge/ Establishes Autocharge+ automatic plug-triggered sessions, CCS/two-way-data boundary and app-driven eligibility/enrollment. ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4 ↩5 ↩6

  31. EVgo Help Center — Enroll in EVgo Autocharge+ / compatible vehicles, current help material, rechecked Oct. 27, 2026. https://helpcenter.evgo.com/hc/en-us/articles/8609801974039-Enroll-in-EVgo-Autocharge and https://helpcenter.evgo.com/hc/en-us/articles/20392721054999-What-vehicles-are-compatible-with-Autocharge Establishes exact in-app eligibility signal, VIN/enrollment-session flow, GM exception and automatic subsequent session behavior. ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4 ↩5 ↩6 ↩7 ↩8

  32. Volkswagen — MY2025 ID.4 official charging quick start, current model-year manual/source checked Oct. 29, 2026. https://www.vw.com/en/owners-and-services/about-my-vehicle/quick-start-guides.html/__app/2025/id-4-pro/Charging.app Establishes original purchase date/36-month benefit and plan-expiration distinction; not a live EA VIN/account certificate. ↩ ↩2 ↩3

  33. Hyundai Motor America — Introducing Over-the-Air (OTA) Update for Plug and Charge on MY25 IONIQ 5, undated manufacturer owner page, rechecked Oct. 27, 2026. https://owners.hyundaiusa.com/us/en/resources/general-information/ioniq5-ccu-pnc-ota-software-update Documents an announced 2025 IONIQ 5 OTA scope and account conditions; does not establish an older-model-year dealer update, installed vehicle state or IONNA site-by-site behavior. ↩ ↩2 ↩3

  34. BMW — How to use complimentary charging with Electrify America, current first-party U.S. model-year-program FAQ checked November 1, 2026. https://faq.bmwusa.com/s/article/FAQ-How-to-use-complimentary-charging-session-with-Electrify-America-BMW-USA-Svcyd Establishes applicable original-owner benefit window and MY2025–26 iX/i4/i5 1,000-kWh/two-year cap; not evidence of transfer to used buyers. ↩

  35. Electrify America — Plug&Charge, current operator enrollment and supported-model page checked November 1, 2026. https://www.electrifyamerica.com/plug-and-charge/ Establishes automatic-authentication account/activation requirements and model lists; vehicle technical compatibility does not prove a never-enrolled CPO buyer's contract eligibility. ↩ ↩2

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