American automaker General Motors announced Thursday a new partnership with the world’s largest automaker involving the reputable Tesla Supercharger network.
Agreement
The press release noted that GM owners would be able to charge their electric car batteries with Tesla Superchargers as early as next year by using an adapter. The company also announced plans to include the Tesla Supercharging Network in its car software and mobile apps to “quickly and easily locate, pay for, and initiate charging at available Tesla Superchargers.”
Nonetheless, GM aims to equip its future EVs with Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) inlet by 2025, eliminating the need for an adapter.
Furthermore, GM also aims to develop an adapter for NACS-equipped car owners to support charging at CCS-capable rapid charge sites “in the future.”
So what?
This new partnership ultimately widens GM owners’ access to reliable charging networks, including the 12,000 and still-growing Tesla Superchargers in North America.
Tesla’s Superchargers will add to GM’s current 134,000+ charging access via its Ultium Charge 360 program and mobile apps.
Moreover, the deal aligns with GM’s strong commitment to providing its customers with extensive charging infrastructures.
“Our vision of the all-electric future means producing millions of world-class EVs across categories and price points while creating an ecosystem that will accelerate mass EV adoption.
This collaboration is a key part of our strategy and an important next step in quickly expanding access to fast chargers for our customers. Not only will it help make the transition to electric vehicles more seamless for our customers, but it could help move the industry toward a single North American charging standard.”
Mary Barra, GM Chair and CEO
Meanwhile, Tesla also expressed how this new partnership aids its efforts in boosting the world’s shift to sustainable energy.
“Our mission is to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy. Giving every EV owner access to ubiquitous and reliable charging is a cornerstone of that mission. We’re excited to work with other industry leaders like General Motors to provide access to the Tesla Supercharger Network via the North American Charging Standard.”
Rebecca Tinucci, Senior Director of Charging Infrastructure at Tesla
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Notably, the news came just two weeks following Ford’s announcement that its EVs would soon access the Tesla Supercharging network by 2024.
Indeed, Tesla and its partnerships with its rivals would level the playing field in the highly-competitive market, further boosting the EV uptake.
