In a surprising revelation, American electric car pioneer Tesla Motors has announced that it will grant access to its extensive Supercharger network to General Motors (GM) and Ford EVs from February 2024. Jennifer Pretare, Design Manager for Charging Infrastructure at Tesla Motors, announced the decision during a city planning meeting in Farr West City, Utah, explaining that it would mark a significant move toward collaboration and interoperability in the EV charging landscape.

The senior executive stated that Tesla Motors had signed an agreement with the GM and Ford, two major American automakers, allowing their EVs to access Tesla’s Supercharger stalls, paving the way for broader accessibility.

During the disclosure, Pretare explained, “The first company, Ford, and then GM are starting in February of 2024. Once they have the charge port and software to interface with our charging stations, they will actually be open to those vehicles.”

This decision to open its charging infrastructure to GM and Ford is part of Tesla's broader plan to extend access to its fast-charging network to the maximum possible number of automakers. However, the process will be phased to prevent overwhelming demand.

Interestingly, the executive shared details about a Farr West city-based super-charging station, highlighting that two of its EV charging stalls are specifically designed with towing in mind. These stalls have been equipped to accommodate EVs towing trailers. She also specifically mentioned the capability for a Cybertruck with a trailer to utilize such designated charging stalls.

The partnership between Tesla, GM, and Ford signifies a momentous step in addressing one of the main concerns for EV owners – accessibility to reliable DC fast charging infrastructure. Tesla's extensive Supercharger network, which is known for its near-perfect uptime score, is considered one of the most efficient in the entire North American region, making it an attractive option for other automobile manufacturers.

Previously, Ford had announced its collaboration with Tesla, affirming that owners of Ford EVs would gain access to the EV giant’s expansive fast-charging network. GM also joined this initiative, with EVs produced from the year of 2025 set to adopt Tesla's North American Charging Standard (NACS).

As the EV market continues to evolve, Tesla’s aforementioned collaboration with automobile giants GM and Ford signals a shift in the direction of a more interconnected and cooperative charging infrastructure, eventually benefitting EV owners across diverse brands.