Automakers unite to create EV charging network to challenge Tesla.
Major Automakers Collaborate to Build Electric Vehicle Charging Network
Seven major automakers, including General Motors, BMW, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, and Stellantis, have joined forces to create a new electric vehicle charging network in the United States and Canada. Their aim is to compete with Tesla and make zero-emission vehicles more appealing to customers.
The partnership plans to install over 30,000 high-powered charging plugs in urban areas and along highways, addressing concerns about long-distance travel. Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius expressed support for the initiative, stating, “Charging is an inseparable part of the EV-experience, and this network will be another step to make it as convenient as possible.”
Expanding the Charging Infrastructure
The automakers will begin by establishing a network of reliable high-powered charging stations across North America, with the first stations set to open in the summer of 2024. This move aims to nearly double the current number of EV charging plugs, which stands at around 36,000 according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
While this joint venture competes with Tesla’s charging efforts, drivers will have access to both Tesla’s North American Charging Standard plugs and the Combined Charging System plugs used by other automakers.
Support from the Biden Administration
The announcement aligns with the Biden administration’s goal of transitioning half of American consumers to electric vehicles by 2030. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg praised the collaboration, stating, “This is a win for American consumers and another big step toward our electric future.”
Furthermore, the new charging stations will meet the standards required by the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program and the Made In America requirements.
Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm highlighted the collective effort behind the initiative, stating, “We are seeing tremendous momentum as private companies, cities, states, and utilities join forces behind our shared goal of convenient, reliable charging that reaches every pocket of America. This is what an all-of-America effort looks like.”
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