Tesla rewards timely travelers this holiday with free supercharging. Tesla declared a timely Christmas gift for all those pre-dawn road trippers: free vehicle charging at certain Supercharger locations if you are able to get there before 10 AM (or after 7 PM if you are a night rider).
According to The verge, the notice comes just before the peak holiday travel season, when an estimated 100 million Americans will be on the road to pay visits to their various family or friends.
For persons making use of electric cars, this can also mean postponements at any of the almost 7,000 DC fast-charging stations in the U.S as the country continues to build out its charging infrastructure.
Tesla Rewards Timely Travelers This Holiday with Free Supercharging
For Tesla drivers, in particular, it is quite common for delays at certain clog points in routes that may be having fewer supercharging options. And the problem might get worse should Tesla remain true on its plans to open up its network to non-Tesla EV owners.
Tesla’s solution to combat congestion presently is to help in offering free off-peak charging. This deal is only available at 75 supercharging destinations out of about 1,400 Tesla Supercharger locations in the US.
Most of the Eligible Stations are Clustered in California
Most of the eligible stations are clustered in California and account for over half of all Tesla registrations in the U.S between the period April and June 2021. Long lines are frequent at the state’s Supercharger stations, where times wait can outdo two hours.
On the East Coast, only three stations in Pennsylvania are eligible and are located along an almost 200-mile route that leads to New York City.
Drivers that are making use of this route often hail from Pittsburgh, Columbus, Cincinnati, and more hitting these “slower” V2 charging stations.
Lists of States and Stations to Be Free
The following states and stations are free before 10 AM and after 7 PM December 23rd through December 26th:
- Arizona — Buckeye, Casa Grande, Ehrenberg, Gila Bend, Kingman, Quartzsite, Tacna, White Hills, Wickenburg, and Yuma.
- California — Baker, Bakersfield – Copus Road, Bakersfield – I-5, Barstow, Beaumont, Bishop, Buttonwillow, Cabazon, Corning, El Centro, Firebaugh, Gustine, Harris Ranch, Indio, Inyokern, Inyokern – Locust Avenue, Kettleman City, Kettleman City – Bernard Drive, Lone Pine, Mammoth Lakes, Mojave, Mount Shasta – 111 Morgan Way, Mount Shasta – 134 Morgan Way, Needles, Palm Springs, Patterson – Speno Dr, Rancho Mirage, Red Bluff – Belle Mill Road, Tejon Ranch, Tejon Ranch – Outlets at Tejon Pkwy, Williams – 6th Street, Yermo, and Yreka.
- Colorado — Trinidad.
- Florida — Gainesville, Lake City, and Ocala.
- Nevada — Henderson, Las Vegas – Bridger Avenue, Las Vegas – Grand Central Parkway, Las Vegas – High Roller at LINQ, Las Vegas – Las Vegas Blvd South, Mesquite, and Primm.
- New Mexico — Albuquerque, Las Vegas, and Santa Fe.
- Oklahoma — Ardmore and Oklahoma City.
- Oregon — Grants Pass, Medford, Myrtle Creek, and Springfield – Kruse Way.
- Pennsylvania — Allentown, Carlisle, and Harrisburg.
- Texas — Denton.
- Utah — Beaver, Beaver – 525 W, Cedar City, Draper, Nephi, St. George, St. George – Convention Center Drive, and Tremonton.
The above are lists of the states and stations to be free before 10 AM and after 7 PM December 23rd through December 26.
