Tesla will open parts of its charging network to all drivers, the White House announced Wednesday, a move that could help reassure road-trip loving Americans that they can travel long distances in electric vehicles.
of the closest competitor, Electrify America; it makes up about a quarter of all fast charging stations and more than half of all individual fast charging ports available in the United States today.Tesla has had its own specific charging port and Superchargers — at least those in North America — would only work if connected to a recognized Tesla vehicle.
to urge the billionaire CEO of Tesla to make the network usable for non-Tesla drivers. The $7.5 billion the administration is preparing to spendWhite House aides asked Elon Musk for help with Biden climate goalwill help electric vehicle drivers who struggle to find fast charging while on the road. But Tesla’s promise still leaves plenty of room for the electric vehicle maker to maintain proprietary control over its network.
Other car manufacturers and companies have recently jumped into the charging business. According to the White House announcement, Hertz and BP are also working on building a fast charging network, as are General Motors and the charging company EVgo. Ford has committed to building a fast charger at every one of its 1,920 Ford dealerships around the country.
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