Sharing Superchargers with others

[Sjohnson20]

I encountered my first sharing situation over the last week on a road trip with other car makers vehicles. I guess due to the thanksgiving holiday there were more on the road then usual. I haven't seen many Fords or Rivians at SC locations until now. I was surprised that one of my usual stops that only has 8 Superchargers was open to other vehicles.

A Rivian was charging and taking up 2 of the 8 spots so Tesla cars had to wait. I don't see it as a problem usually but it seems like a location that small shouldn't be open to others. i didn't want to wait so I just got back on the road and drove another 30 miles and found a larger location and it was fine. I just prefer stopping at the spot with the 8 stalls. If they are going to be open to everyone it seems like this could cause some issues in the future.

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[DaBagBoy]

Tesla now knows these vehicles will take up two slots and has updated their app to account for this....
Indeed, the Tesla app has become a bit more like a cosmic traffic controller, now accounting for those pesky non-Tesla vehicles hogging the Supercharger stalls. It seems Tesla's navigation system has been updated to provide a more accurate report on available stalls by considering which non-Tesla cars might be taking up space. This update helps ensure that when you're navigating the galaxy of charging stations, you're not left adrift, wondering if there's a spot for your spaceship... I mean, your Tesla. The app now offers a glimpse into the charging chaos, helping you plan your pit stops with a bit more precision.
https://x.com/CaseykinNC/status/1862633012233748501