One of the most attractive aspects of owning a Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) is having access to the Tesla Supercharger network, which are quick Tesla charging stations found in all 50 U.S. states.
Tesla’s Supercharger network offers such an advantage to its drivers that Tesla’s major competitors are seeking to plug in to the network as they expand their electric vehicle (EV) offerings to consumers. These companies include Ford, General Motors, Volvo, Rivian, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, and Kia.
There are 2,802 Tesla Supercharger stations in the U.S. housing 33,660 charging ports, according to data collected by the U.S. Department of Energy. The vast majority of those ports (33,638) are Tesla Supercharger ports, a type of DC Fast Charger, and the remaining 22 are Level 2 chargers. The Tesla Supercharger network accounts for 54% of all DC Fast EV charging ports in the United States.
The network is also expanding rapidly. The number of stations and ports have increased by 12% and 16%, respectively, since the start of the year.
Read on for a look at how many Tesla Superchargers are in each state and which cities have the most Tesla Superchargers.
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This article refers to Tesla Supercharger stations and Tesla Supercharger ports, or just Tesla Superchargers. Tesla Supercharger stations are locations in the Tesla Supercharger network at which one or more Supercharger ports are available. Examples include shopping centers and parking lots. Tesla Superchargers are the DC Fast Charger ports which charge vehicles at those stations. Stations have one or more ports.
Tesla Superchargers by state
California has the most Tesla Supercharger stations (590) and the most ports (9,691). It has 9,685 Tesla Supercharger ports and six Level 2 charger ports.
That’s no surprise given that the Golden State has nearly 1.3 million EV registrations, which is the highest by far. Florida has the second-most EV registrations, with 255,000, according to the Department of Energy. Texas is not far behind, with 230,000 EV registrations.
Florida has the second-most Tesla Supercharger stations (204) and third-most ports (2,256).
Texas has the third-most Tesla Supercharger stations (200) and second-most ports (2,405).
Alaska has just three Tesla supercharger stations, the fewest in the country. It also has the fewest ports (20). The stations are located in Chugiak, Soldotna, and Talkeetna.
Cities with the most Tesla Superchargers
San Diego is the city with the most Tesla Supercharger stations (26), followed by Las Vegas (24). Both cities are tied for the most charging ports (408), but Las Vegas has the most Supercharger ports. All 408 of its ports are Superchargers, while San Diego has 402.Below is a Tesla Supercharger map and more detail on which cities have the most Tesla Superchargers.
Tesla Supercharger map
Top cities by Tesla Supercharger stations
These are the top cities by Tesla Supercharger stations.
Top cities by Tesla Supercharger ports
These are the top cities by Tesla Supercharger ports. A few cities stand out for having relatively few Supercharger stations but with a large number of Supercharger ports.
The world's largest Tesla Supercharger station, called Project Oasis, is in Lost Hills, California and powered entirely by solar energy. It has 168 ports, half of which are currently operational. Tesla plans to have the remaining stalls online later this year. The automaker also has plans for a station with 200 ports in Yeehaw Junction, Florida.
Los Angeles is notable for being the site of the Tesla Diner, a combination of a Supercharger station, a classic American diner, and a drive-in experience. With 80 Supercharger ports, it's the largest urban Supercharging station in the world.
Tesla Supercharger stations by location type
Most Tesla Supercharger stations are found in shopping centers or at gas stations, according to data from the U.S. Department of Energy.
Also common are Supercharger stations at grocery stores, parking lots, and restaurants.
Tesla Supercharger stations are less common at hotels and inns. Instead, Tesla has populated those facilities with Tesla Destination stations, which is a charging network separate from the Supercharger network.
Tesla Destination stations only offer Level 2 EV chargers, which are slower and better suited for charging during an overnight stay or a couple of hours away from your vehicle while dining.
What’s next for Tesla’s Supercharger network?
With more auto companies pledging to go all-electric, they’ll need to figure out how to make chargers available to customers. As a result, automakers are turning to Tesla, which has opened up its once-private Supercharger network.
Tesla has three types of Superchargers:
- Tesla-only Superchargers are exclusively for Tesla vehicles.
- All EVs Superchargers are open to all EVs through use of a Magic Dock adapter that's provided at the charging port.
- NACS Superchargers are open to EVs from 16 other automakers and counting. The driver must have an adapter from their vehicle manufacturer, or the vehicle must be equipped with Tesla's North American Charging Standard (NACS).
Every major automaker has announced a switch to Tesla's NACS, so their new EVs will be able to use NACS Superchargers with no adapter required. The decision to open up the Supercharger network expands charging access for EV drivers and has created a new source of revenue for Elon Musk's EV company.
EV charging is a fraction of Tesla’s current revenue, but with EVs making up a growing share of vehicles on the road -- and automakers desperate for convenient charging options to boost the value proposition to potential buyers -- Tesla has an opportunity to become the market leader in EV charging.
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