Hyundai Makes Charging Electric Cars Much Easier With New App Features
Do you find charging your electric car confusing with too many apps and cards? Hyundai has just solved this big problem. According to Just-Auto, Hyundai Motor America has made its MyHyundai with Bluelink app better by adding new features that make charging super simple.
Manish Mehrotra, who works as Vice President of Digital Business Planning at Hyundai Motor North America, proudly said, “Our award-winning MyHyundai with Bluelink app has already set a high standard for convenience and innovation in the automotive industry.” He also added, “With the introduction of plug and charge and in-app-charging features, we are taking another significant leap forward.”
What New Things Can The App Do?
The updated app helps you with everything about charging your electric Hyundai. You don’t need to download other apps or carry credit cards anymore. Here’s what the new app can do:
- Find charging stations near you when your battery is low
- Give directions to the closest charging spot
- Let you pick which charging station you want to use
- Pay for charging right from your phone with Hyundai Pay
- Plan trips that include charging stops
The coolest part is the “plug and charge” feature, which means you just connect your car and it automatically pays. DriveSpark reports this removes the need for third-party apps or physical credit cards on most U.S. networks.
Which Charging Networks Work With The App?
You can use the app with many charging stations across the United States. The Pickool says the app works with these popular networks:
| Charging Network | What This Means For You |
|---|---|
| IONNA | New network built by car companies working together |
| Tesla Supercharger | The biggest and fastest charging network in America |
| ChargePoint | Includes many partner networks too |
| EVgo | Fast chargers in many shopping areas |
Cars.com confirms these networks are included, making it much easier to charge without juggling multiple apps. Automotive World states that users can find, navigate to, select, and activate charging stations through the app.
Which Hyundai Cars Can Use These Features?
Not all Hyundai electric cars will work with these new features right away. The company announced these features will first come to:
- 2025 IONIQ 5 models
- 2026 IONIQ 9 models
The announcement comes at an interesting time for Hyundai, which has seen a small drop in sales recently.
Hyundai’s Sales Numbers Show Why This Matters
Hyundai is adding these features while facing some sales challenges. The company’s recent sales figures show:
- Global sales dropped 2% in March 2025 (365,812 cars sold)
- Sales outside Korea went down 2.6% compared to last year (302,722 cars)
- Korean sales went up slightly by 0.9% (63,090 cars)
- Total 2024 sales were 4,141,791 vehicles, which is 1.8% less than 2023
These numbers show why Hyundai is working hard to make its electric cars more attractive to buyers. The EV Report highlighted that the in-app charging feature turns MyHyundai with Bluelink into a one-stop EV charging solution.
How This Makes Life Better For EV Owners
If you own or plan to buy a Hyundai electric car, these changes matter because they make your daily life easier. Before, you might have needed:
- Several different apps on your phone for different charging networks
- Multiple accounts with usernames and passwords to remember
- Different payment cards or methods for each network
- Separate trip planners to figure out where to charge on long drives
Now, you just need one app that does everything. Hyundai News says these features improve accessibility and user-friendliness for EV owners.
What This Means For The Future
Have you noticed how electric cars are getting better and easier to use? This app is part of that bigger trend. As more car companies make charging simpler, more people will feel comfortable buying electric cars.
The question now is: will other car companies follow Hyundai’s lead and make their apps better too? For now, if you’re looking at buying a new IONIQ 5 or 9, charging just got a whole lot simpler.
