Tesla charging at the Supercharger: This is what you need to know

The Supercharger network is one of the trump cards that Tesla holds over other manufacturers. The electric car pioneer began building its first stations in the USA as early as 2012, and the Tesla Supercharger reached Germany in 2013.

Since then, there have been some technical developments. This article covers the most important aspects of charging a Tesla at a Supercharger.

We have general charging tips. here Summarized for you.

Tesla Supercharger map Germany

First things first: Where can you find Tesla Supercharger locations in Germany? It's very simple: All active stations are displayed in your Tesla's navigation system, which even automatically incorporates them into the route as needed.

Alternatively, you can find all Superchargers, including those still in the planning or construction phase, at supercharge.info.

Tesla Supercharger cost per kWh

Unfortunately, charging at the Tesla Supercharger is no longer free, but now costs between 56 and 58 cents per kilowatt hour, unless you are the lucky owner of an old Model S or X with free charging for life.

For everyone else, Tesla Supercharger costs between €34 and €57 per charge, which is still cheaper than a combustion engine vehicle. It only becomes more expensive if you use the Supercharger as a parking space; then you'll be charged extra. Blocking fees to.

Tesla V3 Supercharger: The different versions

The Superchargers are now in their third version. While the transition from V1 to V2 (currently the most widespread version) primarily meant increased charging power, the new V3 chargers have brought further changes. For one, all charging points now offer the maximum power of up to 250 kW; previously, this power was always shared between two users of the same charging station.

Secondly, the selection of Tesla Supercharger connectors has been reduced: Where V2 featured both a Type 2 and a CCS connector, V3 only uses the latter.

CCS is a perfect fit for the Model 3 and Model Y – just like ours Charging coverOwners of a pre-facelift Model S or X, however, will need to purchase an adapter for the V3 superchargers.

How long does it take to charge a Tesla?

Finally, the essential question: How fast does charging actually happen at a Supercharger? That depends entirely on the specific Tesla model. The manufacturer advertises a range of 275 km in 15 minutes for the Model 3, while the new Model S is supposed to achieve 322 km in the same time. In reality, 20 to 35 minutes from 20% to 80% is a good guideline.