EV owners who worry about getting stranded before their next charge can breathe a bit easier. The Tesla Supercharger network is expanding rapidly, addressing concerns about range anxiety. In the third quarter, Tesla added 2,800 new Supercharger stalls globally, representing a 23% increase compared to the previous year. This growth comes after a dip in new stalls earlier this year, attributed to massive layoffs at Tesla.
The company’s official Tesla Charging account on X (formerly Twitter) revealed that during the third quarter, Tesla delivered 1.4 terawatt hours (TWh) of energy, a 27% year-over-year growth. This energy delivery enabled Tesla owners to save over 150 million gallons of gasoline, offsetting more than 3 billion pounds of CO2 emissions.
According to Supercharge.info, a website relying on user contributions to track Supercharger installations, there were 2,677 Supercharger stations in North America at the end of September. This represents an increase of 125 stations compared to the end of the third quarter in 2022. It’s important to note that this expansion comes after a 31% decrease in the second quarter, following a round of layoffs that removed 500 employees from the Supercharger team in April.
Despite the previous slowdown, the third-quarter expansion should alleviate concerns for both Tesla and non-Tesla EV owners. The Supercharger network is becoming increasingly accessible to a wider range of electric vehicles. General Motors electric vehicles made by Chevrolet, GMC, and Cadillac have joined the network, adding to the growing list of car brands embracing Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS).
Tesla’s Supercharger network already allows access, through adapters, to EVs from Ford, Rivian, Honda, and Volvo. Additionally, major automakers like Nissan, Hyundai, Toyota, BMW, Volkswagen, Volvo, and Jaguar have signed agreements to begin allowing access to their vehicles in 2025.
Tesla’s map of Superchargers across the United States reveals a focus on major cities and East-West transit corridors. According to Tesla, a Supercharger can add up to 200 miles of range in just 15 minutes, further enhancing the convenience and practicality of electric vehicle ownership.
