According to a White House memo, Tesla is seeking public funding from the Biden administration to help accelerate the growth of charging infrastructure while preparing to open up Tesla Superchargers to non-Tesla electric vehicle drivers.
Instead of relying on third-party charging networks, as most automakers do, Tesla developed its charging network from the ground up. The company’s Supercharger network is now the most extensive fast charging network for electric vehicles worldwide and is one of its most important strengths. Tesla claims that it has more than 35,000 Superchargers worldwide, most of which are located in the United States and China. For years, Tesla’s Supercharger network has been exclusive to Tesla car owners, meaning people driving electric cars from Volkswagen, Ford, or Chevrolet can’t use it.
For years, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has discussed opening his Superchargers to other companies’ electric vehicles. So, Tesla has launched a European pilot program that allows other electric vehicles to charge on its network. The program has been expanded several times since it was first launched. Now, non-Tesla EV owners can DC fast charge their vehicles at Tesla Superchargers in most of Europe. Opening Tesla’s Supercharger network in Europe is simple because its Supercharger stations are equipped with CCS connectors. Therefore, the only thing that needs to be updated is software compatibility.
In North America, Tesla uses its proprietary connector on its vehicles and Supercharger stations. This approach prevents non-Tesla EV owners from using the Supercharger network and limits Tesla owners to the Supercharger network for fast charging unless they can get their hands on a Tesla CCS Adapter.
As the Biden Administration, automakers and many states attempt to speed up the construction of fast-charging stations along highways. The Biden Administration is prepared to provide $7.5 billion to states for the construction of charging stations.According to the relevant documents, charging infrastructure built by private entities must meet the following conditions to receive investment: 1, non-proprietary charging connectors that meet applicable industry safety standards. 2, open access to all available payment methods to ensure safe, convenient, and equal access to EV charging infrastructure without membership restrictions in a specific payment provider. According to a White House fact sheet from late June, Tesla will “begin production of new supercharger equipment by the end of the year to enable non-Tesla electric vehicle drivers in North America to use Tesla superchargers.
Tesla plans to open up its vast Supercharger network to allow owners of non-Tesla electric cars to use more charging stations, which should boost the popularity of electric vehicles in the United States.It is believed that in the future, the entire charging industry can be interconnected, improving the efficiency and experience of charging for users, reducing operating costs and enhancing profitability for charging station operators.SETEC Power, a professional manufacturer of electric vehicle charging stations, is willing to work with you on this goal.
