Tesla launched the non-Tesla Supercharging pilot program in November 2021 to determine how it can effectively open its highly reliable charging network to other electric vehicle brands. The move is part of the Musk-led company’s efforts in leading the shift to clean energy vehicles worldwide.
Remarkably, Tesla has already launched the pilot program in almost 20 foreign countries, as displayed on its official website.
Non-Tesla Supercharging global expansion
Turkey is reportedly the most recent (19th) country to welcome the non-Tesla Supercharging pilot program, with only four stations as of now.
On the other hand, 15 countries in Europe already have hundreds of Tesla Supercharging stations that cater to non-Tesla vehicles.
The pilot program’s significant advancement in certain regions like Europe, Australia, and Turkey is unsurprising, given Tesla’s utilization of their similar CCS2 plug. Likewise, Tesla also uses the same GB/T standard in China.
However, things are more challenging in North America because Tesla uses NACS rather than the CCS1 standard. That said, it requires EVs to have a NACS adapter or port.
That said, only about 10 Tesla Supercharging stations in the US have had the necessary Magic Dock integrated CCS1 adapters since March.
Nonetheless, Tesla will include Magic Docks across its new chargers in the region, with Canada set this year. The move will enable Tesla to gain National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program’s (NEVI) subsidies.
In addition, Tesla will also soon launch its V4 Superchargers in North America. As EV-a2z previously reported, it has already introduced the new charging tech in the European market.
For context, V4 Superchargers have longer cables that can effectively support non-Tesla EVs, considering their varying port placements.
The report outlined the following countries that currently benefit from the non-Tesla Supercharger Pilot program:
| Regions | Countries | Compatibility |
| Europe | France, the Netherlands, Norway, UK, Spain, Sweden, Belgium, Austria, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Iceland, Italy | Native compatibility with the CCS2 standard |
| North America | United States, Canada | Magic Dock built-in CCS1 adapter |
| Oceania | Australia | Native compatibility with the CCS2 standard |
| Asia | China | Native compatibility with the local GB/T standards |
| Asia/Europe | Turkey | Native compatibility with the CCS2 standard |
See Also:
- Tesla launches Non-Tesla Supercharger Pilot program in Australia
- Italy welcomes non-Tesla Supercharger pilot program
- Tesla launches non-Tesla Supercharger network in Iceland
- Tesla, Canada partner to open Superchargers to non-Tesla electric vehicles
- Tesla officially opens its first V4 Supercharger for non-Tesla EVs in the Netherlands
Tesla’s aggressive efforts in improving the charging infrastructures to support the growing number of EVs on the roads are indeed remarkable. It effectively promotes the adoption of EVs as more customers are assured that they will have enough facilities to replenish their EV batteries’ power.
