Tesla 'totally cool' with other carmakers using Supercharger network

Even if you can't afford to buy a Tesla, you soon might be able to charge like one.

Automakers are generally pretty protective of their technology, but not Tesla. In fact, last year, it opened its coffers of EV patents to the world. Now company co-founder and CEO Elon Musk said to a group hosted by the German Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy that he's "totally cool" with other car brands using the Tesla Supercharger network.

The Supercharger network, composed of 520 stations nationwide, allows Tesla owners to rapidly recharge their carsEach Supercharger puts out enough energy to give a Model S an 80% charge in 40 minutes and a full 100% charge in 75 minutes. Read more...