Speaking at the UK launch event for the right-hand-drive Model S, the executive noted that Tesla would gladly accommodate any automaker who wants to use the chargers for its own vehicles.
“It’s just that they need to be able to accept the power level of the Superchargers, which is currently 135kW and rising, so any car needs to meet the Supercharger standard,” he added, as quoted by Engadget. “And they’d also need to agree with the business model, which is we don’t charge people on a per-charge basis.”
The California-based startup’s proprietary charging network has been criticized by some competitors. A Daimler executive recently argued that the future lies in standardization, reducing infrastructure costs and improving convenience for customers.
Tesla has asked potential partners to help pay a “fair” portion of the maintenance and running costs, which are said to be minimal. It is unclear if the company has been involved in talks with rival automakers interested in using the network for other vehicles.
The company also hinted at plans to share patented technology as a contribution to the entire electric-vehicle industry, though specific details have not yet been announced.
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