Ford and Tesla Announce Partnership to Provide Nationwide EV Charging
- Ford announced that their electric vehicle owners will have access to Tesla's extensive Supercharger network starting in 2024.
- Ford's current EVs will utilize an adapter to access the Superchargers but their next generation models will have Tesla's charging port built-in.
- The partnership doubles the number of fast chargers available to Ford customers and helps Tesla qualify for federal funds to expand their network.
- Some Tesla owners worry the increased use may lead to longer wait times, but Tesla says they have no plans to throttle charging speeds for non-Tesla vehicles.
- The cooperation signals a new era of partnership between major automakers on developing EV infrastructure.