Tesla will open its network of Superchargers in the US and Canada in favor of Ford electric cars from 2024thus doubling the number of charging stations available to customers of the blue oval brand.

Ford CEO Jim Farley said in a Twitter chat with Tesla CEO Elon Musk: “By early 2024, all current and future Ford customers will have access to 12,000 Tesla Superchargers”. This initiative aims to ease the transition to electrification and provide a convenient charging solution for Ford EV owners.

Coming soon: more places to charge your Ford® electric vehicle. There are thousands of them. @You are here https://t.co/FayrARjD3s pic.twitter.com/CtDEcqvdwu

— Ford Motor Company (@Ford) May 25, 2023

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While pricing details have not been determined, Jim Farley wanted to reassure customers that Ford is committed to bringing prices back. “how affordable and competitive”. According to Elon Musk, the adapter needed to charge Ford cars on the Tesla Supercharger should cost “in the hundreds of dollars”.

Currently, Ford has a network of about 10,000 fast charging stations for its own electric vehicles. From 2025 New Ford electric models will be equipped with a connector compatible with Tesla Superchargersthus eliminating the need for a special adapter.

Agreement between Tesla and the government

The opening of the Tesla Supercharger network to other brands is the result of an agreement reached between Tesla and the White House last February. As part of this agreement, Tesla has promised to open up at least 7,500 chargers to other manufacturerscontributing to the expansion of electric charging infrastructure across the country.

This decision was made after recognizing the critical need to further develop a network of charging stations to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles in the United States.

In a discussion with Jim Farley, Elon Musk emphasized that Tesla wants its Supercharger network to support electrification and green transportation in general.