by JD Power found similar results for CCS chargers in other parts of the country. Notably, it also found Tesla's charging network to be much more reliable.
Potential buyers of a Ford or GM EV might like what they experience on a test drive, but without a reliable charging network, both have been at a disadvantage to Tesla. These new deals should go a long way toward leveling the charging playing field. "We [worked with other automakers] on transmissions and engines without anyone noticing in the ICE world," Farley said at a Bernstein conference on May 31. "Now, it's going to be more on the technology side. I think that's one of the most interesting new dynamics."So what does Tesla get out of the deal to let its competitors use its superior charging network?