Tesla, a leading force in the electric vehicle industry, has, for the first time, made all its charging stations available to non-Tesla electric vehicles across 16 countries, including the United States.
Under the new plan, at least 7,500 charging stations from Tesla's Supercharger and Destination Charger networks will be made available to non-Tesla EVs by the end of 2024. This initiative has the potential to revolutionize the adoption of electric vehicles, a key component of President Joe Biden's climate change strategy, by opening access to the country's largest and most reliable charging network.
Tesla's decision to open its charging network to non-Tesla vehicles directly suports broader governmental efforts to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles nationwide. This move is a strategic step that supports the Biden administration's objectives to make EV charging more accessible and reliable, paving the way for a greener transportation future.
“As President Biden said, the great American road trip will be electrified," said Mitch Landrieu, a White House aide who oversees implementation of the 2021 infrastructure law signed by Biden.
The Tesla announcement comes on the heels of the Biden administration's revealing a range of new initiatives aimed at making EV charging networks more accessible and reliable for Americans, particularly for those traveling long distances. These initiatives include new standards designed to make charging stations interoperable, ensuring that any electric vehicle can use any charging network, regardless of its brand or location.
Tesla, General Motors, Pilot, Hertz, EVgo, and multiple other companies have committed to increasing the number of public charging ports by thousands over the next two years. This expansion will be funded through a mix of private investment and federal spending from the 2021 infrastructure law, accelerating the nation's progress toward its EV charging infrastructure goals.
Tesla will install additional charging stations at public venues like hotels and restaurants, accessible to all EV drivers via the Tesla app or website, while also expanding its Supercharger network nationwide by 2030.
Implementing these standards will ensure the effectiveness of the substantial investment in EV charging infrastructure, promote the creation of high-paying jobs, and guarantee that the EV chargers are maintained through rigorous workforce standards, such as the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program (EVITP) and Registered Apprenticeship Programs.
As part of the White House Talent Pipeline Challenge, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) has already certified 20,000 electricians through the EVITP program, preparing the workforce for the growing demands of the electric vehicle industry.
