Tesla to taxis, Uber drivers: Don't use our Superchargers

The company said it also might exclude certain charging stations or occasional trips from the new policy.

Professional drivers looking to buy a Tesla to shuttle paying customers around should consider this: After Friday, vehicles used for commercial purposes won’t be allowed to use the company’s Superchargers anymore, according to an updated policy.

The change in rules applies to vehicles being deployed as taxis — including by drivers for Uber Technologies or Lyft — as well as cars used for commercial deliveries or government purposes. The policy shift is intended to keep the high-speed battery chargers available for other customers without immediate access to home or workplace charging.

“Currently, in some areas, heavy Supercharger use by commercial customers such