I believe it’s due to the government threatening to take away certain tax advantages if Tesla didn’t allow SC to other manufacturers, but from a business perspective, doing so just gave away Tesla’s main advantage.
When people say Tesla has better EV tech, what do they mean? Is it the better phone app? I’m genuinely trying to understand. Isn’t the battery used in Tesla cars the same Panasonic or CATL batteries that are used in other EVs such as Audi, VW, Mercedes, Toyota, and ect?
The main advantage with buying an EV from legacy manufacturers is that you get better build quality and more comfortable ride. That’s why I’m curious why Tesla gave away its main advantage by allowing SC access to other manufacturers.
Tesla has used their first-mover advantage to great success, developing a robust charging network, charging connector, and functionality for their cars that allow customers to just pull up, plug in with a one-handed cable, charge their cars, and leave.
I am skeptical as you are about Tesla opening up their network “for the greater good” considering it gives them a business advantage, but having their network be open is the only way they can receive government funding from the “bipartisan infrastructure law” for new chargers.