“It’s one fairly slim connector for both low & high power charging,” continued Musk, before noting, “that said, we’re making our Supercharger network open to other EVs later this year.”
The Tesla connector is very sleek compared to other bulkier charging connectors such as CHAdeMO.
While existing Tesla owners may not like the idea of having other electric vehicles charge at Superchargers, the automaker could see additional revenue if it is able to charge non-Tesla vehicles at a higher rate for the right to change. Revenue from other EV owners and sales of adapters could help fund the ongoing expansion of Superchargers.
Some Tesla owners are suddenly seeing a much lower price for Full Self-Driving (Supervised), with subscriptions dropping to $49 per month instead of the usual $99. The discounted rate appears to be targeted specifically at drivers who previously paid for Enhanced Autopilot (EAP), giving them a new incentive to finally step up to Tesla’s most […]
Tesla is expanding its footprint in Northern California, snapping up a sizable new research-and-development space just steps away from one of its most important manufacturing hubs. According to a new report from the Silicon Valley Business Journal, Tesla has leased an entire 108,000-square-foot building near its Fremont factory, marking one of the largest R&D deals […]
Lemonade has officially launched its new Autonomous Car Insurance product, and for Tesla owners using Full Self-Driving, the savings could be substantial. As of today, Tesla drivers in Arizona can get 50% off their insurance cost for every mile driven with FSD (Supervised) engaged, marking one of the clearest financial incentives yet for using Tesla’s […]
