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Sir Guacamolaf
The good kind of fat
An Update to Our Supercharging Program
Frankly two thumbs up to Tesla on this announcement. There is no way the supercharger network would have scaled under the current system. Also, they are not breaking any promises to existing owners.
Now build out that network like hell and in fact open it up to other EVs for a profit. Go Tesla.
Frankly two thumbs up to Tesla on this announcement. There is no way the supercharger network would have scaled under the current system. Also, they are not breaking any promises to existing owners.
Now build out that network like hell and in fact open it up to other EVs for a profit. Go Tesla.
Model S M.D.
Ludicrous Radiologist
Noneduck
Member
This supercharger announcement was inevitable but I think Tesla just increased the resale value of all our "legacy" cars. I will keep mine as long as possible!
Model S M.D.
Ludicrous Radiologist
Agree! My "classic" AP 1.0 car will at least have free supercharging forever
This will also likely lead to a HUGE Q4 as everyone tries to get in on the last "free" supercharging cars...
hingisfan
hingisfan_Mark_V
Good compromise giving the 400kwh annually too for ppl that only do a few trips a year.
Good long term revenue stream for Tesla.
I wouldn't be surprised if there is not even an option for unlimited Supercharging after Jan 1.
Leaves me in a weird place with a classic S, planning to get a 3 with AP2, would I take the S on the trip for free, or kick back with AP2 and pay for charging?
Also kudos to Tesla for giving advance notice of this change for ppl ordering in the coming months.
Good long term revenue stream for Tesla.
I wouldn't be surprised if there is not even an option for unlimited Supercharging after Jan 1.
Leaves me in a weird place with a classic S, planning to get a 3 with AP2, would I take the S on the trip for free, or kick back with AP2 and pay for charging?
Also kudos to Tesla for giving advance notice of this change for ppl ordering in the coming months.
I agree. A no-hassle fee. Maybe only for S and X. Either up front or yearly subscription.
AMPd
Well-Known Member
The new fee structure for Supercharging makes total sense. I'm pleasantly happy how this was done. Well done Tesla.
As a demand lever, very curious to see how this plays out. There's a lot to be said about knowing you could miss out on something free.
McManX
Member
NYEVDriver
Member
This news is great. We just took delivery of my wife's model X a few weeks ago and was concerned a little concerned with the AP2 announcement I was also wondering about the strain the M3 will have on the network. This announcement addresses my concerns as well as makes me happy that we purchased our vehicles now. Since we are trying to keep theses vehicles for a minimum of 8 years I am confident that we will get great use from them.
Bankroetlama
Member
How can you say this is nice? 400kWh is a very limited amount, this is a step back in every way
Excellent. This change addresses both future car volume and Tesla's costs. Plus it stimulates 2016 sales.
hingisfan
hingisfan_Mark_V
Stops ppl from abusing the superchargers, and hopefully the part about building out the network even more/faster wasn't just fluff.
K-MTG
Sunshade Captain of TMC
This was needed, one question will unlimited go with the vehicle or the owner? Clearly it is setup based on vehicle order date and or delivery but for those of us who are here already I would very much like it if I replace the S in the future with a Tesla vehicle to be grandfathered in. We keep on being told how we are paying for all the model 3's, etc...
This is good for current owners and will alleviate the crowding concern.
An Update to Our Supercharging Program
An Update to Our Supercharging Program
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