By Michael Susin
General Motors said its U.S. customers will get access to more than 17,800 Tesla Superchargers through and adapter, as the automaker seeks to increase the charging options for its electric vehicle drivers.
The company on Wednesday said customers will be able to charge their GM EVs at chargers that utilize the North American Charging Standard by acquiring the adapter through its brand mobile applications for a suggested price of $225. Customers will also be able locate and use the Tesla Superchargers through the same application.
The addition of the Tesla's charging network will increase access to more than 231,800 public chargers in North America, it added.
"Enabling access to even more publicly available fast chargers represents yet another way GM is focused on further improving the customer experience and making the transition to electric more seamless," Vice President of GM Energy Wade Sheffer said.
The adapters will first be made available to customers in the U.S., followed by availability for Canadian customers later this year.
Write to Michael Susin at michael.susin@wsj.com
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
September 18, 2024 08:35 ET (12:35 GMT)
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