With all the brilliant work that the likes of Gridserve are doing to improve the charging infrastructure to aid long distance travelling, maybe the team at Tesla thinks now is the right time to take a slice of that cake also.
The Gridserve model and idea is absolutely brilliant and is much needed.
But, it still has to grow its coverage.
The Tesla units in the other hand, are already in place and could be pulling in cash at the flick of a switch almost.
Tesla prides itself of being in front of the competition and do a really good job at this in my book.
Opening up the chargers to other users could throw a small spanner ( 10mm ) into the long term expansion plans of any of competition.
Folks just need to charge, they arn’t bothered who’s name is on the unit !.
Just like that stuff they call “Petrol ?”.
When you need it, you need it !.
I feel that IF Tesla DOES decide to open up their charging network to other users, then there WILL a premium price to pay for none Tesla owners.
To be honest, I think you have to except that really.
Speaking purely for myself here, 99.9% of my charging requirements are done using cheaper off peak electric at home.
If I have to pay a premium price when I roll up to a Tesla charger, that is almost certainly going to work when I arrive, then so be it !.
That small increased cost is nothing given my usage pattern.
This not the case for everybody I understand that.
Increasing the coverage of chargers almost overnight by Tesla opening up their units, has to be fantastic news for all EV owners.
Motorway service centre petrol station almost ALWAYS charge more for their fuel prices.
Cheaper at your local supermarket of course, but hey ho - we are not at the supermarket are we !.