Ford Owners Now Have Full Access To Tesla’s Supercharging Network

https://www.torquenews.com/1/hybrid-vs-electric-why-hybrids-make-more-sense-right-nowAbout six months ago, access to Tesla’s Supercharger network was announced. And while there have been hints of the promised linkage between Tesla’s Supercharger network, it wasn’t until today that the long-awaited linkage was revealed.

Today Begins A Charging Experience

Today is the day when Ford’s F-150 Lightning and its Mustang Mach-E retail customers are the first of any non-Tesla automaker to gain access to the Tesla Superchargers across the US. And Canada.

According to a Cox Automotive Consumer Sentiment Study, the lack of charging stations is the second largest barrier after price when it comes to purchasing an electric vehicle.  As EV prices decrease, improving access to reliable, fast charging is critical to help more customers confidently. About six months ago, Ford and Tesla agreed that Ford customers would have to choose an EV.

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The 15,000+ available Tesla Superchargers more than double customer access to reliable DC fast-charging on the Blue Oval Charger Network.

Ford is saying thank you to its electric vehicle customers by making the Fast-Charging Adapter available at no cost to new and existing customers enrolled in the Charge Network through June 30, 2024. The adapter is required to charge at upgraded Tesla Superchargers. Ford retail customers are the first in the industry to have the opportunity to order the Fast-Charging Adapter.

Complimentary Charger Planned

Retail customers will be eligible to receive a complementary adapter if offered by June 30, 2024. Future Ford EV customers can purchase the adapter from Ford for $230 (including estimated tax and shipping).

Ford Pro commercial customers will be contacted this spring by mail at the address registered with Ford For or via their Ford Pro account manager to order an adapter.

The BlueOval Charge Network provides one seamless stored payment account through the Ford Pass App, or Charge Assist App (soon to be a “Public Charge”) in the vehicle’s touchscreen which eliminates the need for onside credit card use.

Once owners have created an account and activated Plug and Charge, Tesla Superchargers will support Plug and Charge with Ford EVs. This means customers have to plug in, and charging will start automatically with charges managed through Ford Pass.

Ford’s CEO Praises Plan

An enthusiastic Ford CEO, Ron Farley, said:

“Starting today, Ford EV customers will have access to more than 15,000 Tesla Superchargers in the U.S. and Canada, more than doubling fast-charge options on the BlueOval Charge Network. This move will improve the public charging experience by giving our customers even more choices and is a vital part of our growth as an EV brand.

“I would like to thank … the Tesla team for their close collaboration and Tesla’s leadership to help change the lives of so many EV customers through improved access to charging.”

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Marc Stern has been an automotive writer since 1971. His automotive articles have appeared in venues including Popular Mechanics, Mechanix Illustrated, AutoWeek, SuperStock, Trailer Life, Old Cars Weekly, Special Interest Autos, and others. You can follow Marc on Twitter or Facebook.