One of Tesla’s most significant competitive advantages could be fading, as the White House recently announced a deal with the automaker that would open part of its previously-exclusive charging network to owners of other EV brands. The wheels are in motion, as Tesla tweeted last night that the first round of chargers is now open.
The automaker said that “select Superchargers” are now open in the U.S., and hopeful users can find locations in the company’s app. Teslas use a proprietary plug, requiring the company to install adapters at the pilot locations to allow EVs with CCS plugs – the majority of the market – to access the chargers.
Tesla’s move comes as part of the president’s plan to expand the national charging network to 500,000 locations along highways and at end-point locations. The White House’s announcement stated that the automaker would make 7,500 Superchargers and Destination Chargers available, but this first wave includes a much smaller number.
As far as the charging experience goes, Tesla owners have had it great for a while, despite long wait times in some locations. Non-Tesla EVs may cost more to charge at Superchargers, but they are still subject to the same rules, including a per-minute charge for occupying a charger after the process is complete.
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