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I believe some integration is required, since the billing for the used power happens via the car on Tesla's end, not the at the supercharger itself. Also they'
by akmarinov 6y ago
I believe some integration is required, since the billing for the used power happens via the car on Tesla's end, not the at the supercharger itself.
Also they've invested quite a bit in the network, some fee to use it for other manufacturers is in order.
And if we're going with the accelerating sustainable transport argument - where do we draw the line? Why not just give away EVs to everyone at no cost?
- clouddrover 6y ago> I believe some integration is required European charging networks are integrated with roaming and aggregated billing already. This is not novel. If they can do it, why not Tesla? > Also they've invested quite a bit in the network So has everyone else and yet Teslas charge on their networks right now. If they can do it, why not Tesla? > Why not just give away EVs to everyone at no cost? Because companies want to make money. Who ever said anything about offering free charging or free cars?
- akmarinov 6y ago> Because companies want to make money. Why would you expect them to open up their network then? Currently it's a competitive advantage, making their cars much more likely to be bought with long trips in mind.
- clouddrover 6y agoBecause of their claimed mission. Tesla's network charging all EVs is not incompatible with Tesla making money. Open infrastructure is plainly better than closed infrastructure. Do you want the internet or do you want AOL? Closed infrastructure is not in your best interest as a car owner. All charging sites charging all brands of EVs, just like all fuel stations fuel all brands of ICE vehicles, is better for you and everyone else.