Tesla will open chargers to all electric vehicles

Tesla will open some of its fast chargers, which were exclusive to its customers, to all electric vehicles by the end of next year, the Biden administration announced on Wednesday, announcing a broad effort to improve charging and encourage more people to buy a battery. – motorized vehicles.

Tesla’s fast charger network has been a key part of the company’s success by giving drivers confidence that they’ll be able to charge cars on long trips. The company’s network also has a reputation for being faster and more reliable than networks available to owners of electric vehicles operated by other companies. These chargers require pilots to download specialized applications and are often difficult to use or out of order.

The Biden administration has said 7,500 Tesla chargers will be open to other vehicles by the end of 2024. However, some of them are slower chargers in hotels, restaurants and other destinations that are already available. for owners of other car brands if they purchase an adapter. .

By opening up its network, Tesla will also be eligible for a portion of the $5 billion Congress authorized under a bipartisan infrastructure bill passed in 2021. The money is intended to help create charging infrastructure. at national scale. The administration announced rules for the program on Wednesday, including a requirement that equipment be made in the United States and that chargers operate without specialized apps.

Companies offering charging must also ensure that the network is 97% reliable, the administration said in a fact sheet.

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