Re:Tesla’s charging stations left other manufacturers in the...
by speedgoose on Wednesday January 27, 2021 @01:10PM
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In Europe they use the CCS-Type2 standard, but only authorize Tesla cars to charge.
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Re:Tesla’s charging stations left other manufacturers in the...
by mahkeiro on Wednesday January 27, 2021 @01:57PM
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It's almost certain that one brand charging station are going to be forbidden soon in Europe, as it is going to create a huge mess. Try to imagine if the gas station were only able to serve one brand...
Re:Tesla’s charging stations left other manufacturers in the...
by speedgoose on Wednesday January 27, 2021 @02:05PM
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Yes Tesla should open its chargers to everyone before they are forced to do so. I know some Tesla owners like the exclusivity but I think it will benefit the brand more to open the chargers.
Re:Tesla’s charging stations left other manufacturers in the...
by esyir on Wednesday January 27, 2021 @07:49PM
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I don't see how. "yes, we can now subsidise our competitors?"
Re:Tesla’s charging stations left other manufacturers in the...
by vel0city on Wednesday January 27, 2021 @09:35PM
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I mean, they can still charge the owners of non-Tesla cars. They should be operating the charging stations to sell charging, not to have an anti-competitive edge on the market.
Re:Tesla’s charging stations left other manufacturers in the...
by speedgoose on Thursday January 28, 2021 @12:47AM
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If the experience at a Tesla charger is great, price is good, speed it good, you may be more interested into buying a Tesla.
If Tesla chargers continue to be only exclusive to one brand and take so much space in the parking lots on the motorway, not as much.
Ionity has a different pricing model for cars made by brands member of Ionity and other brands.