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Ford Blatantly Copies Tesla Supercharger Stations

Nov. 24, 2021 12:01 PM ET by Michael Butler Electric Vehicles / 12 Comments But can't match Tesla's charging performance. US automakers are waking up to the idea that the future is electric, and are making great headway in electrifying their product offerings. Ford, which already offers the Mustang Mach-E, is getting ready for more EV models such as the Ford F-150 Lightning, and with that comes the responsibility of providing, and maintaining a charging network. EV leader Tesla has managed to deliver a successful charging network with its Supercharger stations boasting an iconic hollowed-out design, and now it seems like Ford is following suit with a very similar design, but completely different approach. https://twitter.com/MarcoRPTesla/status/1463152942517833738 The Supercharger Updates Guy/Twitter Tesla Tesla Tesla Whereas Tesla has been focusing on building a brand-specific range of fast-charging systems, Ford is forging partnerships with other charging networks such as Electrify America and Ionity, which is the same path many other manufacturers have taken. Tesla has recently opened up its charging network to other brands, and despite quadrupled charging prices, the Tesla charging network is expanding at an ever-increasing pace. So the approaches might be different, but Ford's blatant ripoff of the Tesla Supercharger design has been causing a bit of commotion on the internet. Ford Ford Ford Ford The new charging stations appearing at Ford dealerships have been labeled as a "disingenuous, unnecessarily large, poorly executed knock-off of our design" by Tesla Product Design Director Javier Verdura. We tend to agree with Verdura. What's worse is that Ford only offers a level 2 charger, while Tesla offers level 3 DC fast chargers. Ford's success will depend on its ability to work with its partners to offer a truly integrated charging network that focuses on more than just quick profits in major metropolitan areas. Tesla has proven that it can provide charging coverage to more remote locations in America, and that builds trust and recognition; something a slick charging station design can't accomplish. Ford Ford Ford Ford Source Credits: Electrek

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Ford Mustang Mach-E Ford F-150 Lightning Michael Butler Associate Editor After four blurry years in advertising school, and a harrowing career in the advertising industry, by the will of the car gods, and his passion for anything with more than four cylinders, he landed at CarBuzz where he covers breaking automotive news, writes the occasional review, and plays a very average game of Counter-Strike. In his personal time, Mike loves to waste money on project cars that only run once or twice a year, break his ankles at hardcore shows, and get dumb tattoos that make his mother cry. Contact Michael LoginSign Up Home News Features Car Reviews Car Advice 2021 CarBuzz Awards New Cars Used Cars Future Cars Compare Cars Sell My Car Car Dealerships Buy Here Pay Here Used Car Reviews Popular Tags Cars # Video # TOP # Spy Shots # Reveal # Rumor # Auto Show # Supercar # Tuning # Car Culture # Industry News # Motorsport Acura Alfa Romeo Aston Martin Audi Bentley BMW Bollinger Bugatti Buick Cadillac Caterham Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Ferrari Fiat Fisker Ford Genesis GMC Hennessey Honda Hyundai Infiniti Jaguar Jeep Karma Kia Koenigsegg Lamborghini Land Rover Lexus Lincoln Lordstown Lotus Lucid Motors Maserati Mazda McLaren Mercedes-Benz Mini Mitsubishi Nissan Pagani Polestar Porsche Ram Rimac Rivian Rolls-Royce Spyker Subaru Tesla Toyota Volkswagen Volvo By Make Acura Alfa Romeo Aston Martin Audi Bentley BMW Bollinger Bugatti Buick Cadillac Caterham Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Ferrari Fiat Fisker Ford Genesis GMC Hennessey Honda Hyundai Infiniti Jaguar Jeep Karma Kia Koenigsegg Lamborghini Land Rover Lexus Lincoln Lordstown Lotus Lucid Motors Maserati Mazda McLaren Mercedes-Benz Mini Mitsubishi Nissan Pagani Polestar Porsche Ram Rimac Rivian Rolls-Royce Spyker Subaru Tesla Toyota Volkswagen Volvo By Car Type SUVs Crossovers Sedans Coupes Trucks Sports Cars Wagons Vans Hatchbacks Convertibles Small Cars Luxury Cars Electric Cars Hybrid Cars Future Cars By Price Up to $15K $15K - $25K $25K - $35K $35K - $45K $45K - $55K $55K - $75K $75K - $100K $100K - $200K $200K - $300K Above $300K Back To Top