is this accurate? does tesla, or anyone else for that matter, get reimbursements from the government for superchargers? i understand some states give rebates on charging stations for home use.
Here's what I wrote to the mayor of Shelby. It's important to note here that things like high school class and which college you attended are important for familiarity here. My wife being from Outlook (which barely exists anymore having been so small and then being wiped out by a prairie fire) shows i know what the small town is like.
I have recently become aware of Shelby being considered as a location for a Tesla Supercharger. As a former resident of Montana (Butte High, class of 1990, attended U of M, sorry), and married to a small town Montana girl (Outlook, Class of 1991, also attended U of M, sorry), I would strongly encourage you to support this.
I have been an owner of a Tesla Model 3 for the last year and a half, and have been closely following Tesla for another 8 years before that.
In that time, I've seen the supercharger network grow and seen the impact that it has on small towns, as I have stopped at many superchargers in small towns. It brings in young folks who grow to appreciate a small town life - they may not stay long per visit, but they are there for half an hour to an hour and learn to enjoy their time. They appreciate the quiet, away from the hustle and bustle they get in the larger cities.
I've also noticed it brings in business. Every single time I stop at a supercharger, I'm looking for a cup of coffee or a meal. Every single time. Not only that, I'm most often bringing my family (one son, 9, he's been to Glacier a couple times) and they are also looking for a drink or a meal.
Superchargers are not like gas stations really - you tend to stay a bit. It takes more than the 5 minutes it might take to pump gas. You might walk over the a casino, gets some ice cream at a local attraction, or walk two blocks up to a local museum. It is definitely a way to get yourself acquainted with a small place like Shelby.
Thank you for considering a Tesla Supercharging station.