Tesla today offers FREE charging for all electric cars nationwide
- Tesla’s Supercharger network is free for all EV drivers on August 29 starting at 8 a.m.
- The initiative celebrates 10 years since the opening of the first Supercharger station in Europe
Tesla is offering free charging on all electric vehicles today to celebrate the anniversary of the Supercharger in Europe.
The initiative was presented to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the opening of the first Supercharger station on the continent.
All electric vehicle owners, not just Tesla, can now charge their cars for free on August 29, from 8 a.m. to the end of the day, though the last few owners can plug in tonight at 10:59 p.m.
All electric vehicle owners can now charge their cars for free on August 29, from 8 am to the end of the day; note that uploading should start at 22:59 pm
The first European Supercharger station was opened in Norway on August 29, 2013.
Over the past decade, the network now spans 36 countries in Europe, the Middle East and Africa with over a thousand sites and 13,000 individual Superchargers.
Tesla claims that it is the largest ultra-fast charging network in Europe, with more than 9,200 superchargers and 660 stations that currently accept all electric vehicles.
The US automaker says the one-day free charging initiative is part of its “electric summer” celebrations and a “token of appreciation to the Tesla community who have helped make the Supercharger network the largest, most reliable and one of the most important”. best fast charging networks in Europe’.
With the network of fast charging devices open to drivers of all electric cars from different manufacturers, the brand describes it as “a great opportunity to test the network and greatly expand charging options, since more than 70 percent of the network is now open to all electric vehicles.” .
It comes just days after the group launched its latest V4 supercharger in the UK, which is “designed for all CCS-compliant electric vehicles”.
The first V4 Supercharger is located at the Tesla Center Tottenham and was opened to the public last week.
It has a three meter charging cable and a contactless card payment terminal.
The company said: “These [V4 Superchargers] have been specifically designed to allow non-Tesla owners to enjoy 99.5 percent uptime and 250 kW speeds from the Tesla Supercharger network.
The first Tesla V4 Supercharger (pictured) is located at the Tesla Center Tottenham and opened to the public on Friday.
The new V4 Supercharger has a three-meter charging cable and a contactless card payment terminal
James Court, Chief Executive of the Electric Vehicle Association, said: “Tesla’s Supercharger network has been a source of envy for many EV owners across the UK.
‘We look forward to the launch of these new V4 Superchargers designed for all electric vehicles and the continued opening of existing sites to all electric vehicles in the UK.
“This is a great benefit for all electric vehicle drivers given its wide coverage and reliability.”
Decarbonisation Minister Jesse Norman said: ‘Electric vehicles are a key part of the UK’s transition to a thriving green economy.
“I’m delighted that Tesla is investing in EV charging and infrastructure that will benefit all EV drivers through its new public fast-charging hub.
“The Government is making it easier than ever to own an electric vehicle, most recently by introducing new regulations to improve the ease of charging an electric vehicle, but it is private investment that will ultimately make the difference.”
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