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Tesla has started opening up its extensive network of charging stations across the UK to drivers of electric cars from other manufacturers. A driver entered in 15 locations, with a total of 158 charges, to anyone with the Tesla app.
The company says it will heavily monitor the use of those sites so as not to interfere with its own customers, but it needs to increase the adoption of electric cars on the roads. Compressors, known for their reliability and a key promotion. logo point: You can upload 60 miles of diversity in less than five minutes.
And to mitigate the threat of upsetting Tesla homeowners who might face more queues at those stations, the company promises to cut costs for owners of their own cars. give them access to less expensive kWh prices. Non-members will pay an additional fee of about 0. 60 pence based on kWh, but costs vary by site.
Simon Williams, RAC’s spokesman for electric vehicles, told the Times: “The fact that Tesla’s widely rented charging network is starting to be open to other electric car drivers is wonderful news for the wider EV network, but it’s not such smart news for Tesla. “the drivers themselves.
The pilot assignment in November last year, however, has so far only been active in the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, France and Norway. The expansion brings the United Kingdom, Spain, Sweden and Austria.
Tesla says, “Access to an extensive, convenient and reliable fast-charging network is critical to the widespread adoption of electric vehicles. That’s why, since we opened our first superchargers in 2012, we’ve been committed to expanding the network.
“Today, we have more than 30,000 superchargers worldwide. Tesla drivers can continue to use those stations as they have, and we will monitor every site for traffic jams and pay attention to consumers about their experiences. “
“More consumers, the network of superchargers allows for faster expansion. Our purpose is to be informed and iterate quickly, while proceeding to aggressively expand the network, so that we can eventually accommodate Tesla and non-Tesla drivers in each and every supercharger in the world. .