According to a report on Elektromobilitäs Electric Tesla has promised the Norwegian government that it will open its domestic supercharger network to other automakers by September 2022.
This news comes at a time when rumors are growing that Tesla may open its own fast charging network for electric cars. How Electric He writes, Tesla now has 25,000 superchargers at more than 2,700 stations around the world. He has been in talks with other manufacturers for a long time, but also with governments, such as Germany.
In the middle of the month, German Transport Minister Andreas Scheuer (CSU) insisted that Tesla launch “Supercharger” fast charging stations for all electric vehicles. The The new Osnabrück newspaper The minister said, “I am in direct contact with manufacturers like Tesla to ensure that existing infrastructure, for example the Tesla Supercharger, is also open to other manufacturers,” he said.
Tesla demands benefits
Tesla said loudly to the Norwegian officials Electric Among other things, he stated that infrastructure with publicly available view should be developed as a prerequisite. Tesla is applying for discounts to expand five fast charging stations and a description in the app that the corresponding charging stations will be publicly available from the third quarter of 2022.
For the first time, a schedule has been set for the opening of the Supercharger network for other automakers. It is unclear whether it applies only to Norway, Europe, or worldwide.
(fpi)