In a legal standoff, Palmetto Farms, a local store in Aynor, South Carolina, has sued the town for failing to issue a building permit for a Tesla charging station. Devin Dorman, co-owner of Palmetto Farms, signed a five-year lease with Tesla in August 2022 to convert 10 parking spaces into a charging station. “That’s a […]
Tesla has secured EUR 148,720,000 ($158 million USD) in funding from the European Union for the expansion of its electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. This comes as part of the EU’s broader financial commitment of over EUR 352 million to foster greener mobility. Tesla Italy has been allocated a unit contribution of EUR 133,780,000 for […]
Tesla recently announced it reached a major milestone: 50,000 Superchargers worldwide. The company started in September 2012 with 6 Superchargers, but reached the 50,000 milestone this month. “The future is electric,” said Tesla on X, while also sharing a short video: Sept 2012: 6 Superchargers Sept 2023: 50,000 Superchargers The future is electric⚡️ pic.twitter.com/LR7g5qSYQj — […]
Tesla has emerged as a significant player in the race to expand U.S. charging infrastructure. The company has successfully secured millions in federal grants due to its ability to construct charging stations at nearly half the cost of its competitors. The federal grants, which are part of a broader national strategy to establish a comprehensive […]
In a significant move to foster electric vehicle adoption, Tesla announced on August 31 that it is opening its Supercharger network to non-Tesla vehicles at select locations in Canada. The announcement was made through the Tesla mobile app’s inbox feature, initially notifying Tesla owners of the change. The pilot program will roll out at two […]
Electric automaker Fisker is the latest to join Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS), announced on Tuesday. This partnership aims to expand the horizons for Fisker owners, allowing them direct access to Tesla’s vast Supercharger network. Fisker says the NACS will apply for its 2025 vehicle line up. This significant change is not just symbolic, […]
I’m back!! As some of you are aware, my main Twitter account of 6 years, @MarcoRPTesla, was recently suspended, permanently. Looks like the overlords got fed up and decided to get rid of me (and all of my Tweets as well). I’m thrilled. For what it’s worth, I did manage to log all my finds […]
Image credit: Jared (@jaredcs) Tesla has expanded its Magic Dock to Superchargers in Texas, which allows non-Tesla electric vehicles to charge at sites as well, thanks to the built-in CCS adapter. Magic Docks were unofficially confirmed on August 1, 2023, when Tesla owner Jared observed the installers working at the Eastchase Fort Worth Supercharger location, […]
Check out a list of all the new Tesla Superchargers that opened up across the globe this past week, courtesy of data from Supercharge.info and the TMC Forums: Date Opened Location Number of Stalls Power Rating Official Listing July 24, 2023 Chem. des Escalières, Chasse-sur-Rhône, France 8 250 kW Tesla July 25, 2023 Center West, 25 Weblinger […]
Tesla has confirmed the development of its new V4 Superchargers, capable of delivering charging speeds of up to 350kW. The discovery was found within a planning application submitted by Tesla for the installation of 36 electric vehicle (EV) charging units, including 16 V4 Superchargers, at the Swindon Designer Outlet North Car Park in the UK, […]
Seven leading global automakers, including BMW Group, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz Group, and Stellantis NV, have announced a groundbreaking joint venture to significantly expand access to high-powered charging for electric vehicles (EVs) across North America. The collaboration aims to install at least 30,000 high-powered charging points in urban and highway locations, ensuring customers […]
Here’s a list of all the new locations Tesla added to its global Supercharging network this past week, courtesy of data from Supercharge.info and the TMC Forums: Date Opened Location Number of Stalls Power Rating Official Listing July 10, 2023 220-0012 Yokohama Minatomirai, Nishi-ku4-2, Tokyo, Japan 6 250 kW Tesla July 11, 2023 The Shell Station by […]
Tesla has announced the winners of its Spring 2023 Supercharger location expansion, a decision made through a democratic process involving votes from Tesla owners. The company took to social media to thank everyone who participated in the voting process and revealed the chosen locations in a series of tweets. In North America, the winning locations […]
The state of Texas has once again postponed a pivotal vote on the allocation of federal funds for the construction of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. The decision, now pushed back to August 16, has drawn criticism from various EV charging companies opposing the state’s plan to incorporate Tesla’s technology into the charging infrastructure. Three […]
Check out a list of all the new Tesla Superchargers that opened up across the globe this past week, courtesy of data from Supercharge.info and the TMC Forums: Date Opened Location Number of Stalls Power Rating Official Listing June 26, 2023 Tesla Center, Dongqi Road, Nanjing, No. 18, Linqi Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China 3 250 kW Unavailable […]
