Tesla will open up Superchargers to non-Tesla electric vehicles in the US later this year

The White House says it’s coming in late 2022.

Tesla’s Supercharger network is often held up as the

: fast, reliable, and plentiful. But for years, Tesla’s network has been exclusive to Tesla owners, meaning someone driving a plug-in Volkswagen, Ford, or Chevy vehicle wouldn’t be able to use it., talked about opening up his Superchargers to other companies’ electric vehicles.

If the US version of the pilot program works the same as it does in Europe, non-Tesla EV owners will need to download the most recent version of Tesla’s smartphone app in order to access the stations. They will be prompted to select “Charge Your Non-Tesla” in order to find the closest participating Supercharger site. Tesla owners can still use the stations just as normal. And the company has said it would closely monitor each site for congestion and other concerns.

Tesla uses a proprietary connector in North America, so non-Tesla vehicles here will need an adapter in order to access the company’s Superchargers, of which there are over 6,798 plugs in the US,There are approximately 41,000 public charging stations — including Superchargers — in the United States, with more than 100,000 outlets. The Biden administration has said it will

. According to new standards laid out by the White House, federal money will only be available to install charging ports that can be used by the broadest number of vehicle owners.Subscribe to get the best Verge-approved tech deals of the week.Please confirm your subscription to Verge Deals via the verification email we just sent you.

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