Free charging for electric cars nationwide today.

author: FutureCar Staff    

Tesla is commemorating the 10th anniversary of its first Supercharger station in Europe by offering free charging for all electric vehicles today. This initiative allows EV owners, regardless of their car brand, to charge their vehicles for free on 29 August from 8am until the end of the day. However, it's important to note that charging must begin by 10.59pm.

The first Supercharger station in Europe was opened in Norway on 29 August 2013. Over the past decade, the Supercharger network has expanded to 36 countries across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, with more than a thousand sites and 13,000 individual Superchargers. Tesla boasts that it currently operates the largest ultra-fast charging network in Europe, with over 9,200 Superchargers and 660 stations that accept all EVs.

Tesla's one-day-only free charging initiative is part of its 'electric summer' celebrations and a way to express gratitude to the Tesla community for their contributions to making the Supercharger network the largest, most reliable, and one of the best fast charging networks in Europe. With the Supercharger network now open to drivers of all electric cars, Tesla sees this as an opportunity to test the network and expand charging options, as more than 70% of the network is accessible to all EVs.

Recently, Tesla launched its latest V4 Supercharger in the UK, specifically designed for all electric vehicles with CCS compatibility. The first V4 Supercharger, located at the Tesla Centre Tottenham, features a three-meter charging cable and a contactless card payment terminal. These V4 Superchargers aim to allow non-Tesla owners to benefit from the high uptime and 250kW speeds of the Tesla Supercharger network.

James Court, CEO of the Electric Vehicles Association, expressed excitement about the rollout of the new V4 Superchargers and the increasing accessibility of existing sites to all electric vehicles in the UK. He believes this is a significant advantage for all EV drivers due to the wide coverage and reliability of the Supercharger network.

Decarbonisation Minister Jesse Norman praised Tesla's investment in EV charging and infrastructure, emphasizing its benefits for all EV drivers. He mentioned that the UK government is actively making it easier to own an electric vehicle, including introducing new regulations to improve the ease of charging. However, private investment, like Tesla's, will ultimately play a crucial role in driving the transition to a prosperous green economy.

FutureCar Staff