Tesla has announced that it will open up its Supercharger network to other vehicle brands as part of a pilot project in the Netherlands.

The electric car manufacturer led by Elon Musk, which recently became one of only several companies to exceed a valuation of $ 1 trillion, has at least 25,000 Superchargers world-wide.

The global charging network aims to deliver freedom of travel for electric vehicle owners by providing affordable and renewable power to electric vehicles at a fraction of the cost of their petrol- and diesel-powered counterparts.

For the first time since their launch in 2012, 10 Supercharger locations across the Netherlands will now permit other car models which use the Combined Charging System (CCS) – including BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Volkswagen – to charge their vehicles.

“It’s always been our ambition to open the Supercharger network to Non-Tesla EVs, and by doing so, encourage more drivers to go electric,” Tesla commented.

“This move directly supports our mission to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy.”