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Luxury Car Makers Lamborghini and McLaren Block Tesla Supercharger Station

Luxury car giants Lamborghini and McLaren spark outrage by blocking Tesla Supercharger access. Is this a sign of traditional automakers feeling threatened by EVs?

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Luxury Car Makers Lamborghini and McLaren Block Tesla Supercharger Station

Electric vehicle (EV) enthusiasts have been left fuming after luxury car manufacturers Lamborghini and McLaren allegedly blocked a Tesla Supercharger station. The incident, which occurred recently, has sparked outrage and calls for action from advocacy groups and industry experts.

Witnesses reported seeing Lamborghinis and McLarens parked strategically in front of the Tesla Supercharger station, preventing Tesla owners from accessing the charging points. This incident has been seen as a sign of traditional luxury automakers feeling threatened by the rise of electric vehicles and Tesla's market success.

Tesla has been opening its Supercharger network to other automakers that use the Combined Charging System (CCS) standard. However, some automakers, including Lamborghini and McLaren, have not yet made their vehicles compatible with Tesla's charging network. This has led to speculation that some automakers may be deliberately preventing their vehicles from using Tesla Superchargers, although these claims remain unproven.

The incident has highlighted the ongoing tensions between traditional automakers and electric vehicle manufacturers. While there have been no official investigations into the incident, EV enthusiasts and advocacy groups have called for resolution and condemnation of such acts. Tesla continues to open its Supercharger network to other automakers, and industry experts expect further developments in this area.

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