Non-Tesla Drivers Pay More at Campbell Superchargers

At Tesla’s Campbell Supercharger, drivers without a Tesla now pay higher charging rates unless they buy Tesla’s monthly membership. (tesla.com) (evchargingstations.com) Tesla says its pricing works in tiers: Tesla vehicles get the lowest rates, while other electric vehicles pay about 40% more per kilowatt-hour without a subscription. (evchargingstations.com) (electrek.co) The company also sells a Supercharging Membership for non-Tesla drivers at $12.99 a month, which brings charging prices down to the same rate Tesla owners pay. (evchargingstations.com) (teslamotorsclub.com) Campbell is not just any charging stop. The city’s site is one of California’s newer V4 Superchargers, with 16 stalls and newer hardware built to serve Tesla vehicles and approved outside brands. (supercharge.info) (tesla.com) Tesla says North American access now extends to vehicles from Ford, General Motors, Rivian, Hyundai, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, Volkswagen and other automakers, depending on connector type and compatibility. (tesla.com) That broader access has turned Superchargers into a larger piece of the public charging system, even though Tesla still frames the network around availability and pricing for its own customers. (tesla.com 1) (tesla.com 2) Tesla’s fees page says congestion charges can also apply when a site is busy and a vehicle is at or above 80% charge, or after the charging session has ended. In the United States, the typical congestion fee is $0.50 a minute. (tesla.com) For Campbell drivers, the practical split is simple: Tesla owners get the base rate, and everyone else either pays the premium or pays Tesla for the discount. (evchargingstations.com)