Tesla raised the Supercharger rates in the US

Author:chinatopwin
Source:chinatopwin
Release on:2018-03-13

Tesla increased its Supercharging rates in the United States, Electrek reports. While the prices of

most states increased by 20 to 40 percent, some experienced a significant increase in costs. For

example, California rates have risen from 20 cents per kWh to 26 cents, and the New York rose

from 19 cents per kWh to 24 cents, but Oregon rates have doubled from 12 cents per kWh to 24

cents.

Tesla 3 drivers will be touched the most because, while the owners of the S and X models receive

400 kWh of Supercharger credits every year, the model 3 owners do not. Last year, Tesla is

expanding its top-up network, expanding into urban areas and building larger recharge stations.

As the production of the model 3 increases, its charging stations will probably be more useful.

Tesla told Electrek that even if he adjusted the Supercharger prices, they would always be

cheaper than gas. "From time to time, we adjust rates to reflect current local electricity and

consumption. The following principle is that recharging will always be significantly cheaper than

gasoline, because our goal is to recover some of our costs while establishing a fair system for

everyone", said Tesla. "It will never be a profit center for Tesla." You can check what Tesla

Superchargers prices are in your region.