More than 12 months later, Tesla's network, with nearly 30,000 fast-charging plugs in the United States and Canada, remains largely inaccessible to most people who don't drive Teslas because of software delays and hardware shortages. Tesla built the Supercharger network to encourage sales of its vehicles. Tesla built the Supercharger network to promote sales of its cars. By opening up the network, Tesla can make money from drivers of other car brands, who pay per kilowatt-hour to charge.
