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Ford announced on May 25, 2023 that its electric vehicle customers would gain access to Tesla Superchargers in 2024.

On May 25, 2023, Ford said its electric-vehicle customers would be able to use more than 12,000 Tesla Superchargers across North America from early 2024.

Ford strikes deal with Tesla to gain access to rival charging stations starting 2024 | Reuters

Ford strikes deal with Tesla to gain access to rival charging stations starting 2024 | Reuters

Source: reuters.com

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Key Evidence

Verified September 1, 2026
  • Reuters said on May 25, 2023, that Ford had reached an agreement allowing its EV owners to use more than 12,000 Tesla Superchargers in North America from early 2024.

  • The Associated Press reported independently on May 26, 2023, that Ford's existing and forthcoming electric vehicles would be able to use roughly 12,000 Tesla charging locations beginning in 2024.

  • Later coverage and Ford documentation show that access for qualifying customers started in February 2024, with the transition requiring adapters and software updates.

The reporting

What the Evidence Shows

Ford and Tesla unveiled the charging partnership on May 25, 2023. Reuters said Ford EV owners would gain access to over 12,000 Tesla Superchargers in North America starting in early 2024. The Associated Press described the announcement the next day, citing statements from Ford CEO Jim Farley and Tesla CEO Elon Musk.reuters.comreuters.comFord strikes deal with Tesla to gain access to rival charging stations starting...apnews.comapnews.comFord electric vehicle owners to get access to Tesla Supercharger network...

At first, Ford vehicles needed a fast-charging adapter and software updates to use the network. Subsequent reports show that access for eligible Ford customers began in February 2024. Ford also stated that the arrangement applied to its existing and upcoming electric vehicles in the United States and Canada. The rollout was not immediately universal, since timing depended on adapter supply and individual vehicle eligibility.techcrunch.comtechcrunch.comTesla Superchargers: GM, Ford, Rivian, and other EV brands with accessfromtheroad.ford.comfromtheroad.ford.comFord Customers Can Now Charge on Tesla Superchargers in U.S., Canada+2 more

The claim correctly summarizes the original announcement and its expected schedule. Later reporting shows that the agreement was implemented, though access was introduced for qualifying vehicles and customers in stages rather than opened to every Ford EV owner at once. This distinction does not alter the claim's main point.

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