FAQs about the Tesla Supercharger Network
How does it work?
Charging your non-Tesla at a Tesla Supercharger is straightforward. Here's how to do it:
- Download the Tesla app (version 4.2.3 or higher) and create a Tesla account.
- Find a Supercharger station: Open the app, tap "Charge Your EV," and locate a Supercharger nearby.
- Park, plug in, and choose your stall: Once you arrive at the station, connect your vehicle to the charger and select the stall in the app.
- Start charging: Tap "Start Charging" in the app to begin.
- Stop charging: When your session is finished, tap "Stop Charging" to complete the process.
Remember, only CCS-enabled vehicles are compatible with Tesla Superchargers.
Payment is processed through the Tesla app.
Do other countries have access to the Supercharger Network?
Yes. Tesla has opened Superchargers to non-Tesla EVs in several countries, including:
- Sweden – the first country to open all Superchargers to non-Tesla EVs.
- The Netherlands – the first country to pilot the initiative in 2022.
- South Korea and the U.S. – select Superchargers have been opened to non-Tesla vehicles.
Tesla aims to eventually open its entire network worldwide.
Where in the UK can I access the Supercharger Network as a non-Tesla EV driver?
Several Tesla Supercharger sites in the UK and Ireland are open to non-Tesla EVs, including locations in:
- England: Manchester, Wokingham, London, Banbury, Merry Hill, Newmarket, Birmingham, Newport, Thetford, Folkestone, Trentham, Harrogate, Flint Mountain, Kettering, Frankley, Reading, Ipswich, Cardiff, Lifton, Guildford, Trumpington, Dorking, Bristol, Solihull, Grays, Adderstone, Heartlands.
- Scotland: Fort William, Aviemore, Dundee, Inverness, Larkhall, Eurocentral.
- Wales: Aberystwyth, Carmarthen.
- Ireland: Enfield, Athenry, Cork.
What is the impact on the EV industry and consumer choice?
Opening the Supercharger Network to other brands benefits everybody, including both the industry and consumers:
- For the EV industry: Encourages standardisation, improves charging infrastructure, and accelerates EV adoption.
- For consumers: Expands charging options, making EV ownership more convenient and practical.
- For competition: Other charging networks may lower prices and improve services to compete.
Do Supercharger posts support all connector types?
No. Tesla Superchargers only support CCS-enabled vehicles.
If a Supercharger has two cables, only the CCS connector is available for non-Tesla EVs. Vehicles without CCS compatibility cannot use the Supercharger network.
However, most new electric vehicles have the CCS connector so this shouldn’t be a massive issue.
Who can use the Tesla Supercharger Network?
Now that the Network has been opened up, you might be wondering if you’re one of the lucky ones who can use it.
All you need is for your EV to have a CCS connector, which most do.
However, there are only a select few places which have the capability to charge non-Teslas in the UK.