By Sam Boughedda
Investing.com — Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) said it is beginning a Non-Tesla Supercharger pilot at 10 Supercharger locations in the Netherlands.
Shares of Tesla rose 8% on Monday to a new record high.
The news means the electric vehicle powerhouse will let non-Tesla electric vehicles utilize its supercharger network for the first time.
The company said drivers of other electric vehicles in the Netherlands will be able to access the supercharger stations via the Tesla app.
Non-Tesla drivers will be able to charge their vehicles at the Tesla supercharger locations by opening the app, and selecting 'Charge Your Non-Tesla,' and finding a Supercharger site.
Tesla's supercharging network is seen as the gold standard of electric vehicle charging networks, with various locations and fast, reliable chargers. However, it has always been exclusive to Tesla owners.
"It's always been our ambition to open the Supercharger network to Non-Tesla EVs, and by doing so, encourage more drivers to go electric. This move directly supports our mission to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy," Tesla said.
Tesla drivers will still be able to use the stations as normal, and the company said it will be monitoring each site for congestion.