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Companies seeking funding from the Biden administration's $7.5 billion EV charging initiative must meet new requirements.
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All EV chargers funded by the initiative must be built in the United States, with iron and steel charger enclosures or housing manufactured domestically.
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By July 2024, at least 55% of the cost of all components must be domestically manufactured.
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Chargers must use a standardized payment system that is smartphone-friendly.
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Connectors must use the CCS system, which is standard in the U.S.
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Tesla's Supercharger network uses a proprietary connector not compatible with CCS.
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Tesla has agreed to make a portion of its Supercharger network available to non-Tesla EVs by the end of 2024.
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At least 7,500 chargers will be available for all EVs, with 3,500 250 kW chargers located along highway corridors.
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All EV drivers will be able to access these stations using the Tesla app or website.
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Tesla's concession will allow it to access the $7.5 billion in funding, and comes after a meeting between CEO Elon Musk and White House officials.