Tesla's EV Charging Standard Sets Industry Precedent.
TL;DR
Tesla's charging technology is becoming the preferred choice for North American automakers, with Ford and GM pledging to make their future EVs compatible with Tesla's fast-charging technology. However, the transition to Tesla's technology will pose challenges for the EV-charging infrastructure, which is already struggling to grow quickly enough to meet state and federal goals for switching from gasoline to electric-powered cars. Tesla's chargers offer a more reliable and user-friendly charging experience than most of its competitors, but the company will need to ensure its chargers perform well with a much wider array of vehicles.
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