Tesla has unlocked free Supercharging in China as the country deals with the health emergency caused by Coronavirus. Tesla owners in China received a notification the the offer would be available for an indefinite amount of time, as citizens try to flee exposure to the deadly virus. “To make it easier for you to travel... READ FULL ARTICLE
Agreed, while its a nice gesture; I'm not sure how this helps much. I would think those with the virus are more likely to stay home (which they should) vs. encouraging spread by driving out long distances? Maybe it's useful to just camp at a Supercharger with your HEPA filter running in biohazard mode? However I don't think that's the primary motivation... whenever Tesla does this, they get a ton of free marketing/headlines/attention. Tesla gives Chinese owners free supercharging during coronavirus outbreak - Electrek Tesla unlocks free Supercharging for China amid coronavirus epidemic - Roadshow Tesla owners in China get free supercharging amidst coronavirus outbreak Tesla offers free charging in China during coronavirus outbreak Coronavirus: Tesla Gives Chinese Owners Free Supercharging | CleanTechnica Tesla unlocks free Supercharging for China amid the coronavirus epidemic - NewsDio Tesla Offers Free Charging Amid Coronavirus in China
I guess Tesla isn't going to give U.S. owners free supercharging during the outbreak? I wonder what our reactions would be if they did.
If Tesla offers free supercharging in the US, there will be more people using it because they are "free" than using it to escape the virus.