Tesla CEO Elon Musk said several years ago that Tesla would open up Supercharging to non-Tesla electric cars — automakers just had design cars that were compatible and contribute to the cost of developing the
In the US, aside from there being less of a push for this from governments, the challenge is that Tesla doesn’t share a charging plug design with the rest of the industry. Most EVs use CCS fast charging, while Tesla still uses its proprietary system. However, also keen to open up Supercharging here, it seems that Tesla has a solution. It appears that Tesla will start adding CCS charging stations at locations in the US or providing charging adapters for non-Tesla drivers to use at Superchargers.
One hint along these lines comes from a recent White House press release. The press release covers EV charging advancements and plans from several different companies in the US — ABB, ChargePoint, Flo, Tesla, Tritium, and Volta. The following is theto support the deployment of new fast charging stations to add to its fast-charging network.
More than 1,600 employees work at Giga New York producing the Tesla Solar Roof and Supercharger stations, which are capable of charging vehicles up to 250 kW. Tesla is expanding production capacity of power electronics components that convert alternating current to direct current, charging cabinets, posts and cables.
Later this year, Tesla will begin production of new Supercharger equipment that will enable non-Tesla EV drivers in North America to use Tesla Superchargers.Tesla could be developing new CCS charging stations that EVs with CCS plugs could use, and the company could theoretically install a few at stations where it decides to open up charging to more drivers. However, it seems more practical and logical to develop adapters.
If Tesla starts producing and selling adapters before the end of 2022, we may well see the first US non-Tesla EV drivers Supercharging this year. Is it possible?
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