Tesla opens up Supercharger network in Dutch trial

Electric vehicle owners in the Netherlands could soon have access to the world's fastest charging stations as a part of a trail program.

Tesla's Supercharger network is slowly being opened up to the wider EV community, with Dutch drivers able to take part in a pilot program where 10 chargers will be available for owners of any vehicle.

Accessible to Non-Tesla drivers via Tesla's app, the trial will allow them to use the super fast chargers alongside Tesla owners, although the situation will be monitored as the manufacturer doesn't want its own customers to miss out on the exclusive network.

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Tesla has said it's always intended on opening its network to the wider EV community, having installed over 25,000 Superchargers worldwide.

"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," said Tesla.

"This move directly supports our mission to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy."

"More customers using the Supercharger network enables faster expansion. Our goal is to learn and iterate quickly, while continuing to aggressively expand the network, so we can eventually welcome both Tesla and Non-Tesla drivers at every Supercharger worldwide."

Earlier this year it was announced a similar trial program was being assessed for Norway, although Tesla openly admitted it wanted compensation or incentives in return given it had installed the Superchargers without government funding.