Tesla's V4 superchargers begin operation in China
BEIJING, June 30 (Reuters) - Tesla's (TSLA.O), opens new tab first batch of V4 superchargers has begun operation in China, covering Shanghai, Chongqing, Gansu and Zhejiang provinces, the U.S. automaker said on Monday.
The superchargers will gradually be deployed in Beijing, Guangdong province and other Chinese localities and will be open to other electric vehicle brands, the automaker said.
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