Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk announced a major expansion of the Supercharging network by the end of 2019. Musk said Tesla Supercharger capacity will double by the end of next year. He said the network “will be within range of 95% to 100% of population in all active markets.” Tesla’s website currently shows 11,414 chargers… Continue reading Musk Says Supercharging Network to Double Next Year
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Tesla’s First 400 kWh Of Free Supercharging For Model S & X Ends
Say goodbye to the free 400 kWh of Supercharging. Tesla completed the transition from fully free Supercharging for long-distance travel in the Model S and Model X cars to a fully paid business model. Initially, S/X cars were sold with a promise to be able to free Supercharge forever and cars sold then still can use… Continue reading Tesla’s First 400 kWh Of Free Supercharging For Model S & X Ends
Google Maps Now Includes EV Charging Station Info
Google announced Tuesday that it will bring information about electric vehicle charging stations to Google Maps. Here’s how their guide to the new feature: A quick search for keywords like “ev charging” or “EV charging stations” will display the nearest supported stations. To help you make a quick decision about which station to use, we’ll show… Continue reading Google Maps Now Includes EV Charging Station Info
Tesla Extending Range, Offering Supercharging to Owners Escaping Hurricane Florence
With Hurricane Florence bearing down on the Carolinas, Tesla is remotely enabling supercharging and boosting battery capacity for Tesla owners in the monster storm’s path. Owners of Model S 60s and some Model S 70s will receive a message on the car’s screen informing them that the cars will have the extended range and supercharging capability… Continue reading Tesla Extending Range, Offering Supercharging to Owners Escaping Hurricane Florence
Target to Install 600 Charging Stations at More Than 100 Stores
Target said this week it has partnered with Tesla, ChargePoint and Electrify America to install more than 600 charging stations at more than 100 stores. The retailer has already deployed chargers at 18 stores in five states. The full plan will expand the program across 20 states. Target began investing in electric vehicle charging stations… Continue reading Target to Install 600 Charging Stations at More Than 100 Stores
Tesla Files Permit for Charging Station, Restaurant in Santa Monica
Tesla has filed a building permit for a Supercharger station and restaurant in the Los Angeles area. TMC Member WalterB spotted the filing on the City of Santa Monica website. The charging station and restaurant would be located at 1401 Santa Monica Blvd. The filing doesn’t offer any details on what to expect, but many Tesla watchers… Continue reading Tesla Files Permit for Charging Station, Restaurant in Santa Monica
Tesla Working With Semi Customers to Build On-Site Megachargers
Tesla is working with companies that have placed the largest orders for Tesla Semis to develop and install charging stations at their facilities, according to Reuters. According to the report, Anheuser-Busch, PepsiCo and United Parcel Service are among the companies working with Tesla on the development of the charing stations. “The chargers, presumably Tesla’s ultra-high… Continue reading Tesla Working With Semi Customers to Build On-Site Megachargers
Tesla Planning Supercharger Station With ‘Old School’ Drive-In Restaurant
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said a new Supercharger location near Los Angeles will also feature an “old school drive-in, roller skates & rock restaurant.” Gonna put an old school drive-in, roller skates & rock restaurant at one of the new Tesla Supercharger locations in LA — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 7, 2018 Musk announced the… Continue reading Tesla Planning Supercharger Station With ‘Old School’ Drive-In Restaurant
Tesla’s ‘Supercharger Fair Use’ Policy Bans Commercial Drivers From Stations
In an effort to limit overcrowding at Supercharger stations, Tesla has instituted a “Supercharger Fair Use” policy that bans commercial vehicles like taxis and delivery vehicles. Tesla has said that Supercharger stations are meant for drivers on long-distance trips when home-charging is not an option. The company has now introduced a fee to use the… Continue reading Tesla’s ‘Supercharger Fair Use’ Policy Bans Commercial Drivers From Stations
Tesla Opens New 40-Stall Charging Station in Baker, Calif.
Several TMC members have reported that charging is up and running at Tesla’s 40-stall Supercharger station in Baker, California, located between Los Angeles and Las Vegas. TMC member Bighorn posted a photo of the station Tuesday. Similar to the station that opened in Kettleman City this month, the station is connected to a Powerpack battery… Continue reading Tesla Opens New 40-Stall Charging Station in Baker, Calif.