Tesla’s venture into supplying charger hardware to non-Tesla entities has taken a significant step forward with the deployment of the first non-Tesla-branded V4 Supercharger stations in the UK.
Last year, Tesla surprised the industry by announcing a deal with BP to sell $100 million worth of Supercharger hardware, which would be installed at BP gas stations across the US under the BP brand. This marked a departure for Tesla, as it was one of the few times the company sold Superchargers to third parties and the first instance of doing so on a large scale to create a non-Tesla branded charging network.
Rebecca Tinucci, Tesla’s head of charging infrastructure, highlighted the significance of this move, stating that it represents a new business venture for Tesla.
ā”š Big news! @TheEGGroup first evpoint chargers are now operational at Asda Express, Uttoxeter. Get ultra-fast charging & enjoy amenities like Starbucks and Burger King while you wait! Proud to bring you the future of EV charging. #evpointlaunch #greenenergy #plugandcharge pic.twitter.com/0zEW0o5sbZ
— EV Point (@evpoint_uk) March 21, 2024
Following the BP deal, Tesla announced a similar agreement with the EG Group to establish the EV Point charging network in the UK using Tesla Superchargers.
The first of these Supercharger stations is now operational at Asda Express in Uttoxeter, according to an announcement by EV Point today. The station features 10 charging stalls, indicating a substantial deployment.
While the exact number of chargers or stations involved in the EG Group deal remains undisclosed, the company has stated that it currently operates 600 EV chargers and plans to increase this number to over 20,000. The EG Group oversees a network of more than 6,000 gas stations and convenience stores globally.
