Tesla charging at the Supercharger: what you need to know

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

Since then, a lot has changed technically. You can find the most important aspects of "Tesla charging at the Supercharger" in this article.

We have summarized general charging tips herefor you.

Tesla Supercharger map Germany

First things first: Where can you find the Tesla Supercharger locations in Germany? It's simple: all active stations are displayed in your Tesla's navigation system, and the system even automatically includes them in the route as required.

Alternatively, you can find all Superchargers, including those that are still being planned or built, at supercharge.info.

Tesla Supercharger costs 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, the Tesla Supercharger costs between 34 and 57 euros per battery charge, which is still cheaper than a combustion engine. It only gets more expensive if you use the Supercharger as a parking space, in which case blocking fees apply.

Tesla V3 Supercharger: the different versions

The third version of the Supercharger is now available. While the transition from V1 to V2 (currently still the most widespread version) primarily meant more charging power, the new charging stations labeled V3 have changed a little more. Firstly, the maximum power of up to 250 kW is now available to all parking spaces; previously it was always shared by two users of the same charging station.

On the other hand, the selection of Tesla Supercharger plugs has been reduced: Where V2 had both a Type 2 and a CCS plug, V3 now only has the latter. 

CCS fits perfectly for the Model 3 and Model Y - just like our charging cover. However, owners of a pre-facelift Model S or X will need to purchase an adapter for the V3 Supercharger.

How long does a Tesla need to charge?

Last but not least, the essential question: How fast can you charge at a Supercharger? That depends entirely on the Tesla model in question. The manufacturer advertises 275 km in 15 minutes for the Model 3, while the new Model S should even manage 322 km in the same time. In reality, 20 to 35 minutes from 20 to 80 % is a good guideline.