Elon Musk’s electric car manufacturer Tesla is at risk of losing out on a $7.5bn government subsidy for electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, unless it opens up its proprietary charging network to other EVs. The proposed funding is part of US President Joe Biden’s efforts to create a comprehensive EV charging network across America. Tesla currently operates its own charging system with over 40,000 charging stations, which are exclusive to Tesla owners. However, the Biden administration has indicated that the charging infrastructure funded by the government must use the Combined Charging System (CCS) standard that includes all EV brands, meaning … Continue reading Tesla’s Charging Infrastructure: Exclusivity vs. Government Subsidies