Tesla Could Share Its Supercharger Network
Californian automaker Tesla just opened its first European assembly plant; the city of Tilburg, in the Netherlands saw the inauguration of an assembly line that will build the Model S, and eventually, the Model X. The plant will build 450 vehicles per week, and according to CEO Elon Musk there is ample room for expansion. In the future the factory could produce up to 1000 vehicles each week, and if there is enough demand, the manufacturer could even open other factories in Europe.
To test vehicles, the Tilburg assembly plant has a 750 metre indoor track.
Since Elon Musk was at the opening ceremony, he took the opportunity to meet with the German Minister of Economic Affairs and Energy. During the interview, he mentioned that his enterprise was currently in talks with other automakers to allow them to use Tesla's Supercharger network.
For now, only the Model S (and the occasional Roadster) can use the charging stations, as Tesla uses proprietary plugs to prevent other cars from leeching from its network.
According to Tesla's CEO, other automakers could use its chargers, as long as they strike a deal concerning usage fees.