The Biden administration is working diligently to deploy at least 500,000 electric vehicle chargers on US roads by 2030. To help achieve this, they’ve tapped companies like Tesla, Ford, GM, and ChargePoint to submit proposals for the charging infrastructure, according to CNBC. If their projects meet federal requirements, they’ll be able to soak up federal funding.
Tesla said they will open 7,500 of its Supercharging stations in the United States to other EVs to support the electric vehicle initiative. The 7,500 Supercharger stations will be a combination of existing and new locations throughout the US.
Tesla has already opened its Supercharger network to non-Tesla vehicles in other countries. The company recently added Australia, which joined France, Norway, Germany, UK, Spain, and others.
Doubling the Number of Superchargers in the US
Tesla has undeniably created the most reliable and resilient charging network of any manufacturer.
Tesla’s official charging account on Twitter announced that they’ll be doubling their US network to support their growing fleet and add support for charging other EVs.
When the Austin-based company opens up select Superchargers to other manufacturers, it’s anticipated that Tesla will offer a “pay-per-use” and a membership option. The fees to charge non-Teslas are expected to be slightly higher than charging a Tesla.
The official launch will likely be met with criticism from Tesla owners. Many Superchargers around the US, specifically in California, already have issues with wait times. Opening Superchargers to non-Tesla EVs will undoubtedly add to the congestion and wait times, but the company seems prepared and equipped to handle it.
40,000 Superchargers Worldwide
In late 2022, Tesla announced that they now have 40,000 Supercharging stations worldwide, dwarfing other EV charging companies.
