I've seen some analysis that forecasts $5 billion in annual charging revenue for Tesla in ten years.
Nice business.
From Globe NewsWire (also available at each company's website), December 20:
Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche and Scout Motors brands to implement the North American Charging Standard in future electric vehicles
Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche and Scout Motors today announced planned implementation of the North American Charging Standard (NACS) for future products in the North American region, beginning in 2025. To enable existing customers with a Combined Charging System (CCS) charging port to access the Tesla Supercharger network—which would greatly expand charging provider choice—the brands are exploring adapter solutions for existing vehicles. This has the potential to expand customer charging access to more than 15,000 Superchargers. This is in addition to the more than 3,800 DC fast charging outlets currently in operation by Electrify America and Electrify Canada....
- Future Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche and Scout electric vehicles to use the North American Charging Standard (NACS) charging port, starting in 2025
- Volkswagen, Porsche, and Audi are exploring adapter solutions for existing vehicles to access the Tesla Supercharger network, starting in 2025
- Scout Motors customers will be able to access the Tesla network once its vehicles go on sale
- Agreement intended to expand customer charging access to more than 15,000 Superchargers
....MUCH MORE, it really is a pretty big deal for all involved.
You can almost hear the locations being planned in the corridors of power:
"Hier, und hier, und hier":
VW and Dr. Porsche have some history with the guys portrayed in the vid.
Additionally as far as I know 'ol Ferdinand came up with the first gas-electric hybrid:
