VW drivers use Tesla Superchargers €0.29

X user @Palazzo__Enrico posted on May 16 that Volkswagen drivers were using Tesla Superchargers at a displayed rate of €0.29 per kilowatt-hour. The post circulated in a long-running online argument over whether Tesla’s charging network is still effectively Tesla-only in practice. Tesla’s own support pages say selected Supercharger sites in selected countries are open to other EV drivers through the Tesla app, and that Tesla owners still receive the lowest Supercharger pricing. ### Where did the €0.29 figure come from? The May 16 post attributed to @Palazzo__Enrico appears to have shown a Volkswagen charging session billed at €0.29 per kilowatt-hour, according to the post description provided for this story. I could not independently retrieve the full text or image contents from X through the available tools, so the exact screenshot details could not be verified directly. Tesla does not publish a single Europe-wide Supercharger price on its general support pages. (tesla.com) Tesla says charging rates vary by site and that users can view pricing in the Tesla app or on a site’s information card, which means a €0.29 rate can exist at one location without representing the network as a whole. ### Can a Volkswagen really use a Tesla Supercharger? Tesla says “select Supercharging stations are now accessible to other EV drivers in selected countries” through the Tesla app. (x.com) The company says non-Tesla drivers can open the app, choose “Charge Your EV,” select a compatible site and stall, and start a session from there. Europe is the easier case for Volkswagen access because Tesla’s European network has long used CCS-compatible hardware at many sites, removing the adapter issue that shaped much of the North American rollout. (tesla.com) Tesla’s support pages for Europe and the United Kingdom describe access for “other EVs” as an established feature, though still limited to selected stations and countries. ### Why would a VW driver see a low Tesla rate? (tesla.com) Tesla says Tesla owners get the lowest Supercharger pricing, while non-Tesla drivers can also obtain member pricing through a paid Supercharging Membership. Tesla’s support pages say that membership pricing applies to charging sessions at select sites and that the membership can be canceled at any time. That means a €0.29-per-kilowatt-hour session could reflect local off-peak pricing, a membership discount, or both. (tesla.com) Tesla’s public support material does not state that €0.29 is a standard rate for Volkswagen drivers or for non-Tesla users across Europe, so any broader conclusion would go beyond what the company publishes. ### Does this settle the Tesla-only charging argument? Tesla says it opened selected Supercharger sites to other EVs in selected countries to expand access while monitoring congestion. (tesla.com) The company also says future sites will be opened to other vehicles only if there is available capacity, underscoring that access remains conditional rather than universal. The practical point in the May 16 exchange is narrower than the online argument around it: a Volkswagen can charge at at least some Tesla Superchargers in Europe, and at least one session was described as showing €0.29 per kilowatt-hour. (tesla.com) The broader pricing picture still depends on country, station, time of day, and whether the driver is using Tesla’s membership option. ### Where can drivers check this for themselves? (tesla.com) Tesla directs non-Tesla drivers to the Tesla app’s “Find a Charger” flow and to its Find Us map to see which Superchargers are open to other EVs. Tesla also says site pop-up cards show charging details, and support pages say rates vary by location. Volkswagen’s U.S. materials separately say ID.4 and ID. Buzz drivers can use Tesla Superchargers with a North American Charging System adapter, showing that access questions now differ by region. (tesla.com) In Europe, the next step for drivers is simpler: check the Tesla app for an eligible site, the live price, and whether member pricing applies before plugging in. (vw.com)