General Motors (GM) has announced that it will be using Tesla’s charging network for its upcoming electric vehicles. This move comes as GM seeks to increase its electric vehicle offerings and catch up to Tesla’s market leadership in the sector. The decision was made after GM tested and evaluated several charging networks, finding Tesla’s to be the most comprehensive and reliable.

GM is not the only auto giant leveraging Tesla’s technology, as Ford has also joined in using its charging network. GM has also announced that it will be adopting Tesla’s NACS connector, another piece of technology that allows for faster and more efficient charging.

The announcement has sparked debate in the industry, with some experts applauding the move as a smart business decision while others question if it’s a strategic admission of Tesla’s dominance in the sector. GM responded to the criticism by saying it is focused on giving its customers the best experience possible, including access to a charging network that is reliable and widely available.

GM’s CEO, Mary Barra, has also expressed that the company sees the adoption of Tesla’s charging network and technology as a way to establish it as the standard for electric vehicle charging. This move is part of a broader effort by GM to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles and make them more accessible to the general public.