Tesla will gradually open its Supercharger network to non-Tesla EVs, with a few stations now opened for all-electric vehicles in Australia.
Similar pilot program’s launch date in North America is still not disclosed.
Tesla has been working for the past year to make its Supercharger network available to non-Tesla electric vehicles.
Pilot program for non-Tesla EVs
Tesla has already opened its hundreds of stations on its Supercharger network in most European countries, where it operates. Over the last 18 months, this “pilot program” has slowly been introduced in more countries for non-Tesla EVs.
The carmaker stated that it intended to do the same in North America by the end of 2022, but it has yet to do so.
Except for North America and China, Tesla has concentrated its efforts in markets where its vehicles and Supercharger network already utilize the CCS connector and protocol (CCS2).
Tesla confirmed today that it is advancing the pilot program beyond Europe, beginning with some stations in Australia.
Gradual introduction in Australia
The auto company is taking it slow, with only five non-Tesla EV charging stations open in New South Wales.
The facilities appear to be less utilised because they are not located near populated areas or along major roads connecting populated regions.
Tesla says it is still checking the customer experience for non-Tesla Vehicle owners new to their network, and current Tesla owners who will encounter more traffic at those Tesla charging points. This could be the reason, why the automaker is not introducing the Supercharger network for EV from all-makers, in its entirety.
For North American market, we presume the pilot program will be launched soon.
