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It’s now easier than ever for Northern Californians with electric vehicles to plug in for free.On Friday, Tesla Motors unveiled a brand new supercharging station in Vacaville.One of the first customers was Bob Perez, owner of a 2013 Tesla S, which accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in just four seconds.“This vehicle immediately gives you the full power of torque at the wheels, the moment you step on the gas,” Perez told KCRA 3, while driving his vehicle along Interstate 80.It’s a fast ride for Perez, but he said he is even more excited the new free charging station.“We checked out how much we were spending on gas, and over an eight-year period of owning this vehicle and the warranty, we would save $50,000,” Perez said.The Vacaville facility is Tesla’s 12th in California.“Superchargers provide the fastest charging technology on the planet,” Jones said. “People can plop in here, plug in and in 20 to 30 minutes, get about half a charge."That’s enough power to run from Sacramento to Lake Tahoe and back. And with 50 supercharger stations already open nationwide, you can actually drive from California to New York without using a drop of gas, starting in January.Charging the Tesla is very different from filling up your car with gas.You simply take the cable, press a button to open the hidden compartment, then plug it in for power.On a full charge, the Tesla S has a range of nearly 300 miles, allowing motorists to go green without seeing red.“We could take this on long road trips to Los Angeles, Lake Tahoe, Las Vegas and Reno," Perez told KCRA 3.And now motorists don’t need to worry about finding a place to plug in. “The great thing about superchargers is they are free to use forever,” Jones told KCRA 3. “So no more paying for gas. You’re really traveling for free.” Teslas are pricey, costing up to $85,000 with options. But new owners can save $10,000 in state and federal tax credits. Tesla plans to start selling a $40,000 model in 2016.