Tesla has expanded access to its Supercharger network for non-Tesla electric vehicles (EVs) in Sweden, marking the Scandinavian nation as the second European country to allow all EV brands to charge at Tesla stations. The move comes after the company previously opened its charging network in the Netherlands, and it aligns with Tesla’s global ambition to extend its charging infrastructure to non-Tesla users.
The U.S. automaker shared the development on Tuesday through its Tesla Charging account on X, offering a promotional day of free charging on Wednesday to all EV brands at Swedish Superchargers. “Tesla has officially opened all Superchargers in Sweden to non-Tesla EV brands,” the company said in its announcement.
Non-Tesla drivers will incur a temporary 104 SEK authorization on their bank accounts when using the Superchargers in Sweden, though Tesla confirmed this hold would be released after each session, adding transparency to its payment process.
Tesla initially opened Superchargers to non-Tesla EVs in the Netherlands as part of a pilot program launched in 2022. Since then, Tesla has broadened access selectively across locations in South Korea and the United States. The company’s adoption of the North American Charging Standard (NACS) led to several major automakers, including Ford, Rivian, General Motors (GM), and Polestar, securing access to U.S. Superchargers through adapters.
Sweden, where electric vehicles have secured more than a 60% share of the auto market this year, represents a strategic choice for Tesla’s expansion, with nearby Norway achieving an EV market share of 96.4% in September. Despite recent labor strikes, Tesla’s Supercharger network and EV sales in Sweden have continued to grow steadily, underscoring the nation’s strong shift towards electrification.
