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Tesla App Not Needed…Volvo to Allow Payment via Own App at European Superchargers
[Digitaltrends AI Reporter] Volvo Cars is integrating over 20,000 Tesla Supercharger stations located in 29 European countries into its own smartphone application, significantly enhancing convenience for electric vehicle drivers. According to the electric vehicle media InsideEVs, Volvo plans to support its electric vehicle owners in Europe starting from the fourth quarter of this year to directly manage and pay for Supercharger sessions through its own app without needing Tesla's software. This move will incorporate a large DC fast charging network, including major markets such as Germany, France, and the UK, into Volvo's charging ecosystem.
💡 AI analysis: Volvo's integration of Tesla's charging infrastructure into its own app signals a shift in the EV market competition, intensifying the race for charging infrastructure dominance.