Supercharger stations are conveniently located near desirable amenities like restaurants, shops and WiFi hot spots. Each station contains multiple Superchargers to get you back on the road quickly.

Below are additional program details which apply to Tesla vehicles under the Supercharger program.

Where possible, owners are billed per kWh (kilowatt-hour), which is the most fair and simple method. In other areas, we bill for the service per minute.

When billing per minute, there are two tiers to account for changes in charging speeds, called “tier 1” and “tier 2”.

Tier 1 applies while cars are charging at or below 60 kW and tier 2 applies while cars are charging above 60 kW. Tier 1 is half the cost of tier 2.



Tier 1 also applies anytime your vehicle is sharing Supercharger power with another car.

Pricing to use a Supercharger may vary by location, and prices may change from time to time. All prices include taxes and fees.

Average pricing information is provided below and specific pricing for each Supercharger location is shown in the navigation application on the vehicle touchscreen.

Certain Supercharger stations offer on-peak and off-peak rates. The rates and peak times are both displayed in the navigation application on the vehicle touchscreen.

Standard Supercharger fees apply after free Supercharging credits are used.

Supercharging is simple and convenient—just plug in and charge up. Supercharging history is automatically populated in your Tesla Account showing the credits used or, if applicable, the amount billed.



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Frequently Asked Questions

Locating a Supercharger

Where can I find current and existing Supercharger stations?

To find a Supercharger station near you, visit the interactive Find Us map.

Are Superchargers always open?

Almost all Supercharger stations are open for charging 24 hours a day. However, nearby amenities are subject to business hours.

Do I need to install charging at home if there are Superchargers near me?

Charging where you park is one of the best ways to live with a Tesla and there is no need to travel to get a full charge. We recommend using an easily-installable Level 2 charging solution at home or work whenever possible. Superchargers are ideal while on a road trip, or while visiting from out of town, or while home charging is being established.

Where exactly is the Supercharger station on the property?

Supercharger stations are GPS located in your vehicle's touchscreen navigation. Your vehicle's Navigation will route to the nearest entrance and you can zoom in on the map to find the exact location of the station. If additional instructions are needed, they can be displayed when you tap on the station’s red lightning bolt icon.

How does Tesla decide where to put Supercharger stations?

Tesla Superchargers enable long distance travel and convenient charging in urban areas. We use precise energy modeling and locate Superchargers near amenities, such as hotels, restaurants and shopping areas. Become a Charging Partner and attract Tesla drivers to your property by hosting a Supercharger station.

Using a Supercharger

How do I use the Supercharger network?

Simply park and plug in your vehicle using the connector at the Supercharger post. Once plugged in, the vehicle's charge port LED will flash green to indicate that charging has started. You can monitor charging progress on your instrument panel in your Tesla App.

How should I plan a trip using Superchargers?

Your built-in Trip Planner will automatically route you through Superchargers on the way to your destination. In addition, all Supercharger locations are displayed in your car's Navigation to assist with route planning.

How do I know the speed of the Supercharger before I plug in?

Your car’s Navigation will display the maximum power output of each Supercharger location. You can also see this information on the interactive Find Us map.

I am not Supercharging as quickly as I expected. What could be happening?

Your vehicle and the Superchargers communicate to select the appropriate charging rate for your car. Supercharging rate may vary due to battery charge level, current use of the Supercharger station and extreme climate conditions. Your vehicle charges faster when the battery is at a lower state of charge and charging slows down as it fills up. Depending on your destination, charging to completely full is often not necessary.

Does Supercharging affect my battery?

The peak-charging rate of the battery may decrease slightly after a large number of high-rate charging sessions, such as those at Superchargers. To ensure maximum driving range and battery safety, the battery charge rate is decreased when the battery is too cold, when it is nearly full or when its condition changes with usage and age. These changes in the condition of the battery may increase total Supercharger time by a few minutes over time.

How can I maximise power and reduce charge time at a Supercharger?

Each charge post is labeled with a number and letter, either A or B (e.g. 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B). When possible, select a charge post with a unique number that is not currently connected to a vehicle. When a unique number isn’t available, the Supercharger cabinet has technology to share available power between charge posts A and B. To maximise power, park at a Supercharger shared with a car that is nearly done charging.

When will V3 Superchargers be available in my area?

Tesla opened the first permanently public V3 Supercharger site at the Tesla Factory in Fremont, California in June 2019. We will continue to expand V3 infrastructure globally.

What is the peak charge rate for V3 Superchargers?

V3 Superchargers are capable of delivering peak charge rates up to 250kW.

Will all Tesla vehicles be able to receive a 250kW charge?

All Tesla models will benefit from the elimination of power sharing in V3 architecture. The peak rate each vehicle achieves will vary with size and age of battery pack, state of charge and ambient temperature conditions.

How long will it take to reach 80% state of charge at V3 Superchargers?

We expect average charge times to be cut in half when the benefits of On-Route Battery Warmup are combined with V3 Supercharger power capability. The impact to individual owners will vary based on multiple factors, such as size and condition of battery pack.

As a commercial driver or operator, can I utilize the public Supercharger network?

With the introduction of our Supercharger Fair Use Policy, commercial vehicles may not use the public Supercharger network. If you are an interested commercial operator, please reach out to us so we can help recommend charging solutions that meet your business’ needs. Keeping the Supercharger network available for non- commercial users will have a lasting positive impact on the Supercharger network and Tesla customers as a whole.

A non-Tesla car is parked in a Supercharger stall, what should I do?

Most Supercharger stalls are reserved for Tesla charging but some stalls allow general parking. Please be aware of stall signage and if a non-Tesla vehicle is blocking a Supercharger stall for greater than the posted time limits, please notify us.

Is it okay to Supercharge in the rain and snow?

Tesla vehicles are designed to charge in inclement weather including rain and snow. Charging times may vary in extreme climate conditions.

What other charging options are available to me?

In addition to the Supercharger and Destination Charging network, visit Plugshare for a map of supplementary public charging locations.

Who should I contact if I'm experiencing a problem with a Supercharger?

Superchargers are monitored closely and regularly serviced by our Tesla Service Technicians to address any technical issues as quickly as possible. There is no need to contact or report problems with a Supercharger. If you are experiencing problems with your charging cable, visit our do it yourself guides.

Why is my charging limit set to 80% at busy Supercharger stations?

When over 50% of Supercharger stalls are occupied, we set a default 80% charge limit to encourage a more efficient experience. You can manually adjust your charge limit through your car’s touchscreen or in the Tesla app under ‘Charging’, if more charge is needed for your onward journey.

What do I do if I have an issue while Supercharging?

Please contact Customer Support.

Idle fee

What are idle fees?

Idle fees apply to any car occupying a Supercharger if the station is at least 50% full and once the charge session is complete. If the car is moved within 5 minutes of the charge session completion, the fee is waived. To be clear, this is purely about increasing customer happiness and we hope to never make any money from it.

How long can I park at a Supercharger?

Once your vehicle has reached the range necessary to get to your next destination, please move your vehicle so other drivers can charge. Vehicles parked at a Supercharger beyond an active charge session will be subject to idle fees.

Can my Tesla incur idle fees?

Every Tesla car can incur idle fees. Idle fees also apply to cars with free Supercharging.

Payment

How do I pay for Supercharging or idle fees?

Log in to your Tesla Account to add a payment method and receive automated billing for Supercharging or idle fees. If needed, you can also provide a one-time payment through your touchscreen display. Please note that you cannot pay for Supercharging or idle fees at a Tesla Store or Tesla Service Center. For more details, see our Payment Terms for Services.

How much is Supercharging?

When you Supercharge, the session total is shown on your Tesla touchscreen. You can also view pricing information above.

Do I need add a payment method to my Tesla Account?

Yes, you need to have a payment method saved in your Tesla Account. If you have unlimited Supercharging or unlimited Supercharging credits remaining, you still need to add a payment method in case your Tesla incurs idle fees.

How do I add a new payment method for charging, or change an existing one?

You can add your preferred payment method through your car’s charging screen or in your Tesla Account. Existing payment methods can also be edited or removed in your Tesla Account.

Can I have separate payment methods for different cars on my account?

Not yet, but this functionality will be available in the coming months. Please note that saving a payment method on file applies to all cars on the Tesla Account.

Why do some locations bill per kWh and some per minute?

Tesla believes that owners should pay for energy delivered to the vehicle and therefore we price the service on a per kilowatt-hour (kWh) basis for the global network. In some regions, regulations and requirements make it difficult for companies that are not utilities to sell electricity for vehicle charging per kWh. In these places, we offer the Supercharger service at a per minute price, with two tiers to account for the dynamic charge rate.

How do I know if my car has surpassed the free Supercharging credits?

From your Tesla app, you can find your vehicle's Supercharger credit status in the Loot Box. To learn more about your Supercharging credit, see our Referral Program.

If I am driving a company car, how can my company pay for Supercharging?

You need to add payment details in the Tesla Account to continue using the Supercharger network. You can use your own payment details or ask your company to provide you with corporate payment details. To ensure correct invoicing and reimbursement, you can edit invoicing details and download your Supercharging invoices in your Tesla Account. Learn more about invoicing

Will current Supercharging billing change at V3 Supercharger stations?

No. Supercharging billing will remain unchanged at this time. Learn more about idle fee pricing.

Invoicing

How are Supercharging or Idle fees invoiced?

Supercharging or idle fees are invoiced after each Supercharging session to the invoice address saved in your Tesla Account.

How can I add or edit my invoicing details?

Log in to your Tesla Account to add and edit your invoicing details.

How can I see my Supercharging history and retrieve my Supercharging invoices?

You can access your Supercharging history and download your Supercharging invoices under ‘History’ in your Tesla Account.

Is it possible to have my Supercharging fees invoiced on a monthly basis?

Supercharging fees are invoiced after each Supercharging session. It is currently not possible to obtain a monthly Supercharging invoice or one invoice for multiple cars on the same Tesla Account. However, you can download a monthly expense report by selecting a date range under ‘History’ in your Tesla Account.

Is it possible to get a separate invoice for Supercharging and idle fees?

No, all fees associated with a Supercharging session are invoiced together.

V3 Superchargers

When will V3 Superchargers be available in my area?

Tesla opened the first permanently public V3 Supercharger site at the Tesla Factory in Fremont, California in June 2019. The first V3 Supercharger in Europe opened in December 2019 and is located at the Park Royal Tesla Service Center near London, UK. Tesla will continue to expand V3 infrastructure globally through 2020 and beyond.

What is the peak charge rate for V3 Superchargers?

V3 Superchargers are capable of delivering peak charge rates up to 250kW.

Will all Tesla vehicles be able to receive a 250kW charge?

All Tesla models will benefit from the elimination of power sharing in V3 architecture. The peak rate each vehicle achieves will vary with size and age of battery pack, state of charge, ambient temperature conditions and charge port type.

CCS Combo 2 adapters

Can all Tesla owners use the Supercharger network in Europe?

Yes, the Supercharger network is available to all Tesla owners – regardless of vehicle type or trim. All V2 Superchargers in Europe feature dual-cable posts to accommodate both DC Type 2 and CCS Combo 2 charge-ports. European V3 Superchargers feature single-cable CCS technology, which are directly compatible with all Model 3 vehicles. Model S and Model X vehicles in region can access V3 Superchargers with a CCS Combo 2 adapter.

Do the Model S and Model X have access to third-party charging networks?

Model S and Model X owners may use a CCS Combo 2 adapter to connect to compatible third-party networks. Model 3 can directly plug into third-party networks using CCS Combo 2 connectors.

How do I know if my Model S or Model X has the technical capability to charge via a CCS Combo 2 adapter?

All Tesla Model S and Model X vehicles produced after May 1, 2019 have the technical capability to charge at CCS Combo 2 charging sites with the use of a CCS Combo 2 adapter.

I have a Model S or Model X produced before May 1, 2019. Can I take advantage of CCS Combo 2 charging?

Yes. Schedule a simple service retrofit in order to take advantage of CCS Combo 2 charging via the Tesla CCS Combo 2 adapter. You may schedule a service retrofit at your local Tesla service center via your Tesla mobile app.

How much does a CCS Combo 2 service retrofit cost?

CCS Combo 2 retrofit service costs £280, including the cost of a CCS Combo 2 adapter.

What is the peak charge rate I can receive with a CCS Combo 2 adapter?

All Model S and Model X owners can currently receive peak charge rates up to 142kW, roughly on par with the fastest charge rates supported by V2 Supercharging (150kW). We will continue to validate this technology as part of the V3 Supercharger rollout and will provide additional information regarding peak charge rates as it is available.



I have a different question about Supercharging. Can I contact you directly?

Yes, please call Customer Support and select ‘Assistance with Vehicle Functions’.