For a long time, charging Tesla vehicles outside the Supercharger network was associated with hurdles – various apps, cards and registrations were necessary. But that is now changing.
• Tesla is now introducing the MultiPass function in Germany and France
• With MultiPass, third-party charging stations can be used directly via the Tesla account
• The Tesla key card becomes a universal charging card via NFC
MultiPass: The key card becomes a universal charging card
Tesla has quietly expanded its new MultiPass feature to other European markets. As shown in a post by Electrek, the feature allows Tesla owners to charge at third-party charging stations and be billed directly to their Tesla account – without a separate app, card or additional registration. The feature, which was initially introduced in the Netherlands, is now also available in Germany and France.
Tesla describes MultiPass as a “seamless charging option” that allows drivers to find and use third-party charging stations through their existing Tesla account. By partnering with a network aggregator, Tesla connects more than 1,000 charging networks and thousands of charging stations across Europe. The goal: The experience at third-party stations should be as close as possible to that of a Tesla Supercharger.
This is how charging with MultiPass works
Activating and using MultiPass is incredibly easy. Tesla owners activate the feature via the Tesla app by opening the MultiPass invitation in messages and unlocking their key card via NFC. Charging processes can then be started in two ways: either by directly tapping the key card on the supported third-party charging station or by selecting the charging station directly in the Tesla app.
As TeslaNorth reports, all charging events appear immediately in the app with full cost and time information – just like a Tesla Supercharger event. The same payment method used for Supercharging also applies to MultiPass, and all sessions are displayed together in the charging history of the Tesla app. Tesla is turning the key card into a universal charging card, reducing the need for multiple logins and third-party accounts.
A strategic move in the growing charging market
While Tesla is increasingly opening its Supercharger network to third-party brands, the company also wants to make it easier for its own drivers to access competing networks. MultiPass removes one of the last points of friction for Tesla drivers when using third-party charging stations. Especially in Europe’s densely populated urban areas, these third-party charging stations fill important gaps outside of the Supercharger network, as Electrek notes.
However, third-party charging stations do not offer all exclusive Supercharger features such as automatic battery preconditioning or upcoming features such as automatic parking at Superchargers and virtual queues. Still, the convenience of activating and paying for charging with the Tesla account you’re already using is a significant improvement. After a short test phase in the Netherlands, Tesla now appears ready to expand access across Europe. This further strengthens the positioning of the Tesla app as a one-stop shop for EV charging, while giving drivers more flexibility while remaining in the Tesla ecosystem.
D. Maier / editorial team finanzen.net
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