A coalition of seven major automakers — BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz and Stellantis — just announced that they’re teaming up to build a network of fast chargers across the U.S. to rival Tesla’s. They’re aiming to install 30,000 chargers. There are currently more than 22,000 Tesla Superchargers in operation across the country.
How many automakers are partnering up to build a vast EV charger network?
Answer: Seven.
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Availability of charging is one of the main barriers to widespread electric vehicle adoption. Tesla has the most extensive and reliable network of charging stations in the U.S. — for now.
A coalition of seven major automakers — BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz and Stellantis — just announced that they’re teaming up to build a network of fast chargers across the U.S. to rival Tesla’s. They’re aiming to install 30,000 chargers. There are currently more than 22,000 Tesla Superchargers in operation across the country.
While there are no current details on how long it will take to get it all up and running, the group did say that the first stations are expected to be in operation next summer. The stations will have both the CCS plugs that most carmakers use along with Tesla’s proprietary NACS plug, so any type of EV should be able to use the stations. The network will also allow drivers to reserve charging spots and pay for charging just by plugging in.
A coalition of seven major automakers — BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz and Stellantis — just announced that they’re teaming up to build a network of fast chargers across the U.S. to rival Tesla’s. They’re aiming to install 30,000 chargers. There are currently more than 22,000 Tesla Superchargers in operation across the country.
