Tesla set to open NZ Supercharger network to all EVs

There is good news for those hoping to charge their non-Tesla electric vehicles by making use of the Tesla Supercharger network.

The brand has revealed that its limited pilot scheme to allow non-Teslas to use Superchargers in selected markets is going to be rolled out globally. Although it’s yet to be confirmed when this will happen down under.

The update came during a call with media and investors overnight, with one senior executive confirming the news to listening investors.

“We do plan to provide third-party vehicle access all over the world, not just in Europe, where our original pilot was,” they said.

“We are working on solutions in North America, which is a little more problematic with our connector being different than others, but we are moving in that direction.”

Tesla’s local arm has yet to issue comment about the announcement.

Tesla first opened its charging network to other brands via a limited release in the Netherlands. Programmes in France and Norway followed in January, with Germany and Belgium also set to open chargers to all makes.

The American EV marque boasts that it’s installed more than 300,000 Superchargers around the world thus far.

Tesla’s charging network is generally considered to be among the most well maintained and reliable, particularly when compared to the likes of Electrify America in the US.

In a US-based study issued last August by J.D. Power, Tesla’s charging network was rated as the best for user experience, well ahead of rivals like ChargePoint and Volta. Electrify America, which is the largest open DC charging network in the US, was rated below segment average.