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Tesla’s push to expand EV charging beyond its Supercharger network is quietly accelerating. Since early November, more than 158 new Tesla Wall Connector for Business sites have gone live worldwide, bringing with them over 1,250 new Wall Connector chargers installed at commercial locations.
The update was shared by longtime Tesla watcher Sawyer Merritt (@SawyerMerritt), who noted that these installs are entirely business-funded, with companies paying to install the chargers themselves. That’s a key distinction from Tesla’s Supercharger network, where Tesla typically foots the bill for infrastructure. Instead, Wall Connector for Business positions charging as both a customer amenity and a potential revenue stream for property owners.
On its official Wall Connector for Business page, Tesla pitches the program directly to businesses: “Join our charging network by installing Wall Connectors at your business. Wall Connector is compatible with Teslas and other electric vehicles (EVs). And with millions of EV drivers on the road, offering convenient, reliable EV charging can bring more visitors to your business.”
Tesla recommends Wall Connector installations across a wide range of use cases, including apartment complexes, workplaces, hospitality businesses, fleets, and retail stores. The chargers are Level 2 units, making them ideal for destinations where drivers are already planning to park for extended periods. Importantly, they’re not limited to Tesla vehicles, helping expand public charging access for EV drivers more broadly.
The setup process is designed to be relatively turnkey. Businesses are paired with a Tesla Certified Installer, and once operational, the owners can set their site visibility and adjust their pricing. Tesla then handles billing and sends revenue back to the business, minus a $0.03/kWh fee to cover support and processing. If pay-per-use is disabled, Tesla says its software is free.
This expansion complements Tesla’s broader charging strategy. Earlier this fall, Tesla began selling white-label Superchargers directly to businesses, while continuing to aggressively grow its own Supercharger footprint, including its largest installation ever, which went live last month.
Together, these moves show Tesla building a layered charging ecosystem — fast DC charging for the road, and destination charging that businesses can deploy themselves — all while quietly adding thousands of new plugs to the global EV grid.
