Tesla has 20 superchargers in Australia and plans to add 18 more during the next 18 months.
Supercharger expansion plans for Australia have been announced as part of a global roll-out. About 10,000 superchargers worldwide are said to be coming soon, mainly in Europe, China and the US.
The superchargers provide a half charge in 30 minutes, allowing for easy long-distance travel.
Timing and exact location may vary, but clicking on the Tesla map’s grey icons provides some details.
With the first 20 supercharger sites connecting Adelaide through to Brisbane on the major highways, the new sites will enable Tesla travel along popular holiday routes and also provide more metropolitan charging, the company says.
One is being added in Perth, doubling its superchargers.
The growth of the supercharger network is complemented by the expansive destination charging network. This uses Tesla’s high-power wall connector installed in more than 500 destinations nationally, including hotels, resorts, shopping centres and secure parking locations.
Although road trips are being rediscovered by Tesla owners, the convenience of charging at home accounts for most of a Tesla owner’s refuelling.
Supplied wall connectors for Tesla owners in Australia and custom electricity plans, such as $1 electric car plan from AGL, add major cost savings when compared to an internal combustion vehicle, with unlimited kilometres costing $365 for the year, Tesla says.
With the introduction of workplace charging, that convenience extends to those who live in an apartment, have no off-street parking or who utilise a work fleet vehicle.
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