I’m buying an electric car but I worry about running out of battery on long journeys. I’ve heard Tesla has opened up its charging network to other types of EV. If that’s right, how much does it cost?
TM, London
Yes, the good news is that even if your EV isn’t a Tesla you can still use nearly half of all Tesla’s charging points, provided your vehicle has CCS charging (the most popular type, as distinct from CHAdeMO). This represents a big step forward in charging convenience for electric car owners.
With its first-mover advantage, Tesla snapped up some of the best spots and invested heavily in infrastructure. It has more than 150 sites across the UK and Ireland with more than 1,500 charging bays.