Tesla is set to open up a portion of its US electric vehicle charging network to rival brands, the White House said on Wednesday.
The plan is to have at least 7,500 chargers from Tesla’s network available for all EVs by the end of next year. This includes at least 3,500 new and existing superchargers on highways and 4,000 slow destination chargers in locations such as hotels and restaurants.
When launched, all EV drivers will be able to access charging stations through the Tesla app or website. The agreement is intended to help the Biden administration build the nation’s EV charging infrastructure.
Tesla did not immediately return a request for comment.
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What is Tesla’s supercharger network?
With more than 40,0000 superchargers worldwide, Tesla’s website says its network is the largest in the world. About 17,000 of them are in the US
The chargers can add up to 322 miles of range in 15 minutes, according to the company’s website.
Tesla plans to double its entire network of superchargers across the country, according to the White House.
Other companies — including General Motors, Pilot, Hertz and BP — have also announced plans to expand their charging networks over the next two years, using private funding and federal dollars.
Who can use the Tesla Supercharger network?
While Tesla is testing pilot charging stations accessible to non-Tesla EVs starting in 2021, the program hasn’t launched in the U.S.
How many EV chargers are there in the US?
The White House aims to build a national network of 500,000 EV chargers along highways and in communities, up from 130,000, to allow EVs to make up at least half of new car sales by 2030.
Wednesday’s announcements are set to add more than 100,000 public chargers for all EV models.
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