How much does it cost to charge a Tesla in 2023?
TESLA cars are becoming increasingly popular vehicles for people to drive.
The company is a leader in the race to create a sustainable and environmentally friendly car.
Where are Tesla charging stations located?
In the UK there are approximately 800 Tesla charging stations located throughout the country.
These charging stations can be found on major routes near convenient amenities.
Tesla cars can be charged at non-Tesla charging stations, and electric cars that are not Tesla can now use Tesla superchargers, but they pay more.
There is also destination charging points compromised of hotels, restaurants and other destinations that host wall connectors for customers.
How long do Tesla batteries last?
Tesla analysis from 2021 found that Tesla batteries start to degrade after some time.
The analysis suggests that it's Model S and Model X battery packs lose approximately 10% of their battery after 200,000 miles.
According to CarWow 350 Tesla owners in Belgium and the Netherlands pooled their data and found that their Tesla batteries depreciated 5% after the first 50,000 miles.
How long does it take to charge a Tesla?
As a guide, the wall connector at a residence can charge a Tesla around 40 - 48 miles of travel for each hour of charging.
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With a Supercharger an 80% charge is possible in 30 minutes or you can add up to a range of 172 miles in 15 minutes.
Almost all Supercharger stations near amenities are open 24 hours a day.
How much does it cost to charge a Tesla?
The average price per kilowatt hour (kWh) for a Supercharger in the UK is 67p, but Tesla owners who subscribe to the £10.99 per month membership will be charged around 53p per kWh to charge their car.
In 2022, Tesla opened up some of their Supercharger network to non-Tesla drivers with the chargers available to use on a pay-as-you-go basis. For non-Tesla drivers, the Supercharger network costs 77p per kWh.
How much does it cost to charge a Tesla at a charging station in 2023?
For each model, the kWh is slightly different resulting in different prices, for example, the Tesla Model 3 Supercharger prices for 80% battery are:
- Model 3 Standard Range: £32.16 Per Charge
- Model 3 Long Range & Performance: £44.22 Per Charge
But if you are subscribed to the membership, your charge will be slightly less.
Is Tesla charging free in the UK?
In most cases, charging your Tesla is not free.
The closest to free charging you will get is at your home charging point if you don't take into account the fee to set it up and the electricity bill.
What are Tesla destination chargers?
Tesla destination chargers are basically charge points for your Tesla in public locations.
These locations include Hotels, restaurants, vineyards and wall connectors in urban and rural areas.
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Are Tesla destination charges free?
Tesla destination chargers are free to use, however, you may need to pay for parking at a hotel or parking garage.
Some destination charging sites may require you to be a customer in order to use their Supercharger for free.